ADI Part 3 Training Reviews 

ADI Part 3 Training - Short Course

The First day

Was it going to be another session of constant criticism with which I was used to or would this be constructive. I had spent the last year training with one of the UK’s biggest driving instructor training schools and felt lost and alone with my ADI part 3 looming. Constant stories about how difficult it was, and this is why the fail rate is so high, were common. Was it difficult or was it that the ADI training was sub standard. I decided on the later and began searching for someone that had a reputation to deliver results.

Confused and quite worried about what was in store for me I decided to meet Colin Scott in Leicester. We had a coffee and quite a long chat about what I expected and what he would deliver. Seemed from the minute we met he had a clear idea of what I was aiming for and how best he could approach it as a trainer.

After 4 hrs I was already aware of my short comings and with my part 3 test just 3 days away I was no way ready to give it my best shot. What amazed me that day was for the first time I had a completely clear vision of what I needed to develop to get to my goal. Every time Colin said something I found I was already thinking it!

Following that initial 4 hrs I went away and sorted another two 8 hr sessions just prior to my part 3 exam. I left feeling so positive about it all, full of self belief that I could actually do it with a little more training.

Second Meeting

Again it started as the first, very relaxed, setting the days goals. Colin had already formulated a structure which in reflection seemed to fit me 100%. The hours flew by and by the end of the day together we were clear of what I needed to concentrate on for the following day. Colin is a 'no Bull' type of trainer and is always honest in his evaluation. He made it clear from the start that he would tell me if I wasn’t ready, suitable or capable to be an ADI. With 8 hrs training to go Colin stressed how difficult it would be but also HOW attainable it was. At the end of my training Colin said Call me and tell me how you did. His last words to me, and these are so true were.

“When you are in that dark place when everything seems to be falling apart, hold on tight and come through the other side. It won’t last forever and you will be better when you come through”

All through my Part 3 those words kept repeating in my head, and there were a few dark moments when I could of so easily fell apart. Indeed that was my biggest weakness of all – Thanks Colin.

I passed my ADI Part 3 first attempt with 5-5. A good result I know, I’m allowed to brag a bit! But the important thing is this, and ask yourself the same.

I actually felt I could pass this exam first go, and didn’t expect to fail…..so thorough was the training.

Colin is a nice guy always willing to help and so giving with his time. He leaves no stone un-turned and WILL find and fix areas of weakness you don’t even realise you have. I don’t want this to sound like he’s some kind of super hero, but hand on heart I would never of passed this part 3 without his guidance or someone else’s guidance of similar statue.

I will be seeing Colin from Driving Innovation in the future for further development.

Cheers again,

You literally help me change my life.

Michael Williams

ADI  YORK

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I can only agree with everything already written about Colin, He was recommended to me by my wife's driving instructor, whom he had also trained, Having gone the way of so many before and followed the glossy brochure route with a local company,. loads of money paid over, 2 fails Part 1, 2 fails Part 2 and 2 fails Part 3,. I had very little belief in my ability, a spell in hospital was the excuse my previous trainer needed to unload me. 

At an all time low and on the verge of quitting I met Colin, what a breath of fresh air he was, after our initial lesson and chat my moral had rocketed. Unfortunately he was not given the time to prevent my 3rd failure at Part 3, but he had given me faith in myself, enough to reapply and start again,. I have particular personal and family problems which I wont bore you with, which hindered my progress in training and will probably cause problems in my career, but throughout my driving instructor training Colin was unbelievably patient and understanding, he has, at times, given me a kick up the backside (proverbially) when it all got to much for me, or I felt sorry for myself. 

As many others have mentioned, his quality and depth of instruction is of the highest standard, he has so much knowledge to pass on and I sincerely hope to continue using him for my CPD and Check Test Training, what others have failed to mention is the level of friendship you build up over the lessons, he's such a damned nice guy I actually looked forward to our lessons whereas previously I had dreaded them with my first ADI trainer, great trainer, great support, great guy, great friend, what more recommendation do you need, go for it!!!!!!!!

 

                              Vince Appleyard ADI

                                          Market Harborough, LEICS