Driving Instructors Branch of Unite the Union May 2013 | Page 2

Code of Practice

The latest draft of the revised code. (Version 6)

CODE OF PRACTICE for Approved Driving Instructors

Introduction

DSA and the driving instruction industry place great emphasis on professional standards and business ethics. This code of practice has been agreed between DSA and all the bodies representing ADIs listed at the end of this document; it is a framework within which all instructors should operate.

A person who gives lessons in a motor car in return for payment must be on the "Register of Approved Driving Instructors" (ADIs). To gain entry to the register the instructor is required to have passed the necessary qualifications to become a driving instructor.

Once fully qualified and on the register, ADIs are regularly tested by DSA to check their continued ability to give instruction to an approved standard.

Personal Conduct

•the instructor will at all times comply with the law and, in particular legislative requirements regarding the protection of personal freedoms, discrimination, data protection, trading standards, the workplace and road safety

•the instructor will at all times behave in a professional manner towards clients in line with the Standards in the National Driver/Rider Training Standard™

•clients will be treated with respect and consideration and will be supported to achieve the learning outcomes in the National Driving/Riding Standard™ as efficiently and effectively as possible

•the instructor will ensure that their knowledge and skills on all matters relating to the provision of driver training comply with current practice and legislative requirements

•the instructor will try to avoid physical contact with a client except in an emergency or in the normal course of greeting