DIAmond Advanced and Special Tests

Who should consider taking this test?

Drivers who:

    Have never taken an advanced driving test before

    Drive for work and require an occupational road risk assessment [ORR]

    Share a keen interest in developing their driving skills

    Intend to become driving instructors [part 2 preparation]

    Have just passed their L-test

    Commute by car

The pass mark for the Advanced test is a maximum of 6 driving errors.

1 serious or dangerous fault will result in failure.

The DIAmond Special Test

Who should consider taking this test?

Trainers who:

    Are considering entering the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training [ORDIT]

    Wish to enter the DSA Register of Approved Fleet Driver Trainers

    Wish to develop their driving or commentary driving as part of [CPD] Continued Professional Development

    Hold the Diploma in Driving Instruction [DipDI] and who wish to become DIAmond Advanced Instructors or            

    examiners    

The DIAmond Special Test:

Provides trainers with the opportunity to take their driving skills to the highest level. Candidates will be required to demonstrate eco-safe driving methods, undertake a short commentary in a wide variety of road and traffic conditions and perform set manoeuvres on a route of approximately 25 miles.

The pass mark for the Special Test is a maximum of 2 driving errors [faults must not be repeated]. 1 serious or dangerous fault will result in failure.