
The Driving Instructor's Handbook
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
23rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 3. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-1-3986-3074-1 (ISBN)
Description
This authoritative handbook for both trainee and qualified driving instructors in the UK is listed as required reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
"Written for people preparing for the ADI qualifying tests and for approved driving instructors who must maintain their professional standards. It has been recommended by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for many years and continues to support both entry to, and progression within, the profession." - DVSA
The Driving Instructor's Handbook is the definitive guide for anyone training to become a driving instructor. Now in its 23rd edition, it is fully updated in partnership with the DVSA.
You'll learn how to:
- Understand the role of a driving instructor and the skills needed to succeed in the profession
- Prepare for and pass all three parts of the ADI qualification with confidence
- Apply DVSA standards in your teaching, including the ADI standards check
- Deliver effective, inclusive lessons that support learners with different needs and abilities
- Stay up to date with ADAS, Highway Code changes and road traffic law
The handbook includes changes to the testing process, the introduction of ADAS (advance driver assistance system), updates to the ADI Part 1 theory test and revisions to the Highway Code including how to manage risks with cyclists and pedestrians and knowledge of lorry rules.
This book is the essential companion to Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors, also published by Kogan Page.
Themes include: becoming a driving instructor, ADI exam preparation, driving instructor training, DVSA standards, driver education, Highway Code updates
"Written for people preparing for the ADI qualifying tests and for approved driving instructors who must maintain their professional standards. It has been recommended by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for many years and continues to support both entry to, and progression within, the profession." - DVSA
The Driving Instructor's Handbook is the definitive guide for anyone training to become a driving instructor. Now in its 23rd edition, it is fully updated in partnership with the DVSA.
You'll learn how to:
- Understand the role of a driving instructor and the skills needed to succeed in the profession
- Prepare for and pass all three parts of the ADI qualification with confidence
- Apply DVSA standards in your teaching, including the ADI standards check
- Deliver effective, inclusive lessons that support learners with different needs and abilities
- Stay up to date with ADAS, Highway Code changes and road traffic law
The handbook includes changes to the testing process, the introduction of ADAS (advance driver assistance system), updates to the ADI Part 1 theory test and revisions to the Highway Code including how to manage risks with cyclists and pedestrians and knowledge of lorry rules.
This book is the essential companion to Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors, also published by Kogan Page.
Themes include: becoming a driving instructor, ADI exam preparation, driving instructor training, DVSA standards, driver education, Highway Code updates
More details
Edition
23rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-3074-1 (9781398630741)
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Other editions
Additional editions

John Miller | Su McCormack
The Driving Instructor's Handbook
Book
approx. 10/2026
23rd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€57.00
Not yet published

Su McCormack | John Miller
Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors
Developing Your Client-Centred Learning and Coaching Skills
Book
approx. 10/2026
13th Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€57.00
Not yet published
Previous edition

John Miller
The Driving Instructor's Handbook
Book
08/2021
22nd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€38.00
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Su McCormack is Managing Director of Tri-Coaching Partnership, which focuses on training and developing Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), based in East Anglia, UK. A regular contributor to industry media, she has created several training courses, including the Pearson-accredited BTEC Level 4 in Coaching for Driver Development. She is the co-author of Practical Skills for Driving Instructors, also published by Kogan Page.
John Miller was involved in the driver training industry for over 35 years, based in Chichester, UK. He was a qualified and experienced instructor trainer and LGV instructor. He was the author of Practical Skills for Driving Instructors, also published by Kogan Page.
John Miller was involved in the driver training industry for over 35 years, based in Chichester, UK. He was a qualified and experienced instructor trainer and LGV instructor. He was the author of Practical Skills for Driving Instructors, also published by Kogan Page.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor;
Chapter - 02: The Driver Training Industry;
Chapter - 03: ADI Part 1 - Theory test and hazard perception;
Chapter - 04: ADI Part 2 - Driving Ability;
Chapter - 05: Driving Theory;
Chapter - 06: Trainee Licence;
Chapter - 07: ADI Part 3 - Instructional Ability;
Chapter - 08: The ADI Standards Check;
Chapter - 09: Driver Training;
Chapter - 10: Lesson Topics;
Chapter - 11: The Driving Test;
Chapter - 12: The Driver;
Chapter - 13: Driving Syllabus;
Chapter - 14: Disabilities and Impairments;
Chapter - 01: Qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor;
Chapter - 02: The Driver Training Industry;
Chapter - 03: ADI Part 1 - Theory test and hazard perception;
Chapter - 04: ADI Part 2 - Driving Ability;
Chapter - 05: Driving Theory;
Chapter - 06: Trainee Licence;
Chapter - 07: ADI Part 3 - Instructional Ability;
Chapter - 08: The ADI Standards Check;
Chapter - 09: Driver Training;
Chapter - 10: Lesson Topics;
Chapter - 11: The Driving Test;
Chapter - 12: The Driver;
Chapter - 13: Driving Syllabus;
Chapter - 14: Disabilities and Impairments;