From 14 January 2016, driving instructors will need to give there Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate number when they apply online to renew their ADI registration or start the qualifying process. The DVSA’s online registration will no longer accept applications or renewals without this information. The certificate must be no more than 6 months […]

I passed my test first time today. Huge thank you to Ian, my driving instructor, for his patience and high professionalism. Ian was an excellent teacher and really nice person too. He made everything easier than I thought it would be.I would definitely recommend Ian and Britannia to anyone seeking to pass their driving test. […]

Passed my ADI Part 3 exam first time, thank you to Simon for all his help and support.

A pensioner has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was caught veering into the overtaking lane on the A59 in North Yorkshire reading a map at the wheel. The 73-year-old, Peter Rigby, was caught by the safety camera operator when he began to drift across the dotted white line of the overtaking […]

The DVSA has now announced a new grading structure for driving instructors which is to come into operation on 7 April 2014. Under the new Standards Check, ADIs being assessed will be given one of the following grades: – A grade (85% or over) – an overall high standard of instruction – B grade (60% […]

I knew how to make a car move (I had been driving for 10 years in India). However my instructor Paul F actually taught me HOW to DRIVE in 17 hours. One hour less and I might have failed my test. Paul has been spot on with his assessments. He has been very encouraging and […]

After months of consultation with ADIs and national associations, the DSA has published a new code of practice. Though it remains voluntary, ADI registrar Mark Magee is encouraging all ADIs to sign up to the code. The code of practice deals with the personal conduct of an instructor, such as complying with the law and […]

“Just a few lines to thank Mark – my trainer – for helping me pass ADI Part 2 & 3 on the first attempt. I couldn’t have done it without Mark. I was really hoping for PST 1, 2 or 6 for my test, but got PST9. I was very nervous but I did enough […]

“I was absolutely delighted with my Part 1, 2, 3 training; in particular my Part 3 training exceeded my expectations. I passed Part 3 today with two 4’s. My trainer, Mark was very patient and explained things in a way I could understand, I couldn’t have done it without him and Britannia. It was definitely […]

“I passed my Part 3 today with grades 6 and 5, thanks to my trainer Simon. The training I received from Simon was always first class. He pushed me when I needed it and always explained everything we did thoroughly. I would highly recommend Simon to anyone who is serious about passing the dreaded ADI […]