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.