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DVSA Standard Operating Procedure Coronavirus (COVID-19): Conducting ADI Part 2 tests
GSCP: DVSA Official: DO NOT AMEND
Author: externalaffairs@dvsa.gov.uk
Date: 24 July 2020
DVSA Standard Operating Procedure
Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Conducting ADI Part 2 tests
UPDATED 24 July 2020
This standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines the procedures you should follow when conducting an ADI Part 2 Test.
Assessment of the ADI Part 2 tests has not changed, however some of the processes and procedures have been amended to protect the safety of our people and customers.
Flexible start/finish times
You can choose the start and finish times of tests, which you can discuss and agree with the potential driving instructor (PDI), to help you deliver a mixed programme of disciplines whilst adhering to precautions as a result of COVID-19.
There will be no change to the start and finish locations of an ADI Part 2 test, they will take place from the location booked by the PDI.
When appointments have been arranged
You’ll receive a journal or an email generated by the Deployment team through the Testing and Registration System (TARS).
Conducting the ADI Part 2 test
You must wear suitable clothing providing as much covering as reasonable.
Short sleeved shirts can be worn but you should follow the guidance in the risk assessment, the key points are:
• wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water or hand sanitiser prior to leaving the office and on their return
• gloves are optional, they do not replace the need for regular hand washing with soap and water.
• wash your hands more often, especially when you arrive at work, before and after interacting with different customers: after blowing their nose, cough or sneeze, and before you eat or handle food
• when gloves are worn: familiarise yourself with the HSE guidance on the safe use and removal of gloves
• face coverings must be fitted and worn for the duration of the test, an adequate supply of these will be provided
• avoid touching your face, eyes or mouth with their hands
• you have the option of using a seat covering. If an instructor puts their own seat covering on for you to use, ask if it has been used previously. If in doubt, use a DVSA supplied covering
• any anti-viral wipes, gloves, face coverings or seat covers used should be removed from the instructor’s car and disposed of following PPE guidance on your return to the office
Meeting the PDI
Driving Test Centre (DTC) waiting rooms will remain closed until further notice. PDIs should be given access to toilet facilities where they’re available, on request.
Where people using the toilet have to walk through waiting rooms, they should be escorted. When leaving the building, the door should be locked to prevent members of the public from entering the building unnecessarily.
Before locking doors, check that nobody is still inside the premises. Where this is not possible, a local arrangement should be agreed to make sure the building is secure.
DTCs without car parks
For DTCs without car parks, the meet and greet will take place at the usual parking area the test candidates use.
Face coverings
PDIs must wear a face covering.
If the PDI does not have a face covering, you can provide one. It must be worn for the duration of the test. The face covering must be retained by the wearer and not left on site.
Where a PDI arrives for test wearing a face covering, you may need to ask them to temporarily remove it so their identity can be confirmed.
Should the PDI be wearing a niqab (full face veil worn for religious purposes), be sensitive and ensure their privacy when carrying out the identity check. You must consider their wishes to not have their face seen by others during their identity check. This may mean just asking them to position with their back towards others present before removing their niqab.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to wait for other persons to leave the car park before their identity can be established.
Social distancing measures and pre-test checks
For everyone’s continued safety, continue to follow guidance on reducing the spread of COVID-19. You must politely remind the PDI of the requirement for social distancing.
Do not:
• shake the PDIs hand
• let the PDI touch the iPad, stylus or paper DL25
Provide the PDI with an insurance and residency declaration form and a pen if they do not have their own. They must keep this form and the pen.
Check their driving licence remaining at least 1 metre away without physically handling the licence.
Mark a cross X in the signature box on the paper DL25 to confirm that the PDI has agreed with the statement and has satisfied the identity check.
Test & Trace
If a DVSA Examiner has a confirmed diagnosis of Covid19 in the days after a test, the NHS Test and Trace service will use data DVSA collects to contact the PDI.
We've updated our privacy notice published on GOV.UK to explain how we manage personal data. See section 4.1 of the following document:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices/approved-driving-instructor-adi-registration-and-services-privacy-notice
PDI vehicle – car presented for test
You must be satisfied the vehicle has recently been cleaned. This should be obvious from a visual check. Before entering the vehicle, you can fit a disposable seat cover to their seat.
Use an anti-viral wipe to clean the door handles inside and outside, and any other touch points should be wiped. The wipe must be disposed of in line with the PPE disposal guidance. Seat covers and wipes used by the examiner must be taken away and disposed of with PPE waste at the end of the test.
Clear symptoms
If the PDI arrives for test with clear symptoms associated with Covid19, the test must not go ahead.
Where the PDI becomes unwell or starts to cough continuously during the test, it must be stopped.
Make sure the test vehicle is well ventilated. Discuss with the PDI and agree how you can best achieve this for the duration of the test for the benefit of both parties in the vehicle.
New measures to curtail the test of necessary
In line with the Cat B driving test
To reduce the amount of time you spend with a PDI in the vehicle unnecessarily, ADI Part 2 tests will be curtailed if a PDI has:
• committed a serious or dangerous fault
• has accumulated 7 or more driving faults
Direct the PDI back to the test centre taking the most convenient route and not carry out any additional test requirements.
This may occur during the independent section of the test. Pre-load the DTC postcode location into the sat nav prior to conducting a test. If the test is curtailed during this element, the sat nav will then take the most direct route back to the DTC. This should be done discreetly. If the PDI asks then confirm they are being directed back to the start location.
Any faults identified on the route back to the test centre should continue to be assessed and recorded in the usual way. In many cases, it’s likely that you’ll arrive back at the DTC having not fully completed the test.
During the debrief, explain to the PDI that the test was curtailed following the point at which the PDI could no longer pass the Part 2 test: continuing the test would have made no difference to the outcome. This is done to mitigate any unnecessary time spent in the vehicle for both yourself and PDI. By reducing the time in a car for all parties, it may help to further reduce the risk of transmission of Covid19.
End of test procedure
Follow your normal practice and informs the PDI of the result of the test and offer a debrief and a copy of the DL25.
Exit the vehicle removing the seat cover, where applicable, to dispose of with other PPE, inviting the PDI for their debrief adhering to social distance guidelines outside of the vehicle.
Debrief
PDIs are not allowed to have their Trainer accompanying the Part 2 test, however they may be present for the debrief: either in person, maintaining social distance.
The PDI can use their telephone to allow their Trainer to listen to the debrief. This should not hold up the process, especially if it impacts on your subsequent duties.
The debrief should be conducted outside of the vehicle.
When you return to the office, you must:
• clean the clipboard, Sat Nav & mirror if used with anti-viral spray or wipes
• dispose of any anti-viral wipes, gloves, face coverings or seat covers used
• refer to the HSE guidance on the correct removal of single use gloves
• wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water or hand sanitiser
• a new face covering should be used for each test and new gloves if you chose to wear them
Paperwork and results should be handled and stored following the normal process. Consider the need to wash your hands again to avoid any cross contamination from your paperwork.
When posting DL25’s please write ‘date posted’ and the date on the rear of the envelope.
The DL25A’s should be posted to the Newcastle scanning team as normal.
When posting DL25’s please write ‘date posted’ and the date on the rear of the envelope.
The DL25A’s should be posted to the Newcastle scanning team as normal.
Disposing of PPE and disposable face coverings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and antiviral wipes, must be disposed of separately to general waste.
PPE must be disposed of and double bagged daily. At the end of the day the bag must be clearly marked by taping on a note showing the date it can be collected.
It will be collected using normal collection methods and must be at least 72 hours after the items were disposed of. Below is the orginal format of the ADI Part 2 test.
DVSA Standard Operating Procedure Coronavirus (COVID-19): Conducting ADI Part 2 tests
GSCP: DVSA Official: DO NOT AMEND
Author: externalaffairs@dvsa.gov.uk
Date: 24 July 2020
DVSA Standard Operating Procedure
Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Conducting ADI Part 2 tests
UPDATED 24 July 2020
This standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines the procedures you should follow when conducting an ADI Part 2 Test.
Assessment of the ADI Part 2 tests has not changed, however some of the processes and procedures have been amended to protect the safety of our people and customers.
Flexible start/finish times
You can choose the start and finish times of tests, which you can discuss and agree with the potential driving instructor (PDI), to help you deliver a mixed programme of disciplines whilst adhering to precautions as a result of COVID-19.
There will be no change to the start and finish locations of an ADI Part 2 test, they will take place from the location booked by the PDI.
When appointments have been arranged
You’ll receive a journal or an email generated by the Deployment team through the Testing and Registration System (TARS).
Conducting the ADI Part 2 test
You must wear suitable clothing providing as much covering as reasonable.
Short sleeved shirts can be worn but you should follow the guidance in the risk assessment, the key points are:
• wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water or hand sanitiser prior to leaving the office and on their return
• gloves are optional, they do not replace the need for regular hand washing with soap and water.
• wash your hands more often, especially when you arrive at work, before and after interacting with different customers: after blowing their nose, cough or sneeze, and before you eat or handle food
• when gloves are worn: familiarise yourself with the HSE guidance on the safe use and removal of gloves
• face coverings must be fitted and worn for the duration of the test, an adequate supply of these will be provided
• avoid touching your face, eyes or mouth with their hands
• you have the option of using a seat covering. If an instructor puts their own seat covering on for you to use, ask if it has been used previously. If in doubt, use a DVSA supplied covering
• any anti-viral wipes, gloves, face coverings or seat covers used should be removed from the instructor’s car and disposed of following PPE guidance on your return to the office
Meeting the PDI
Driving Test Centre (DTC) waiting rooms will remain closed until further notice. PDIs should be given access to toilet facilities where they’re available, on request.
Where people using the toilet have to walk through waiting rooms, they should be escorted. When leaving the building, the door should be locked to prevent members of the public from entering the building unnecessarily.
Before locking doors, check that nobody is still inside the premises. Where this is not possible, a local arrangement should be agreed to make sure the building is secure.
DTCs without car parks
For DTCs without car parks, the meet and greet will take place at the usual parking area the test candidates use.
Face coverings
PDIs must wear a face covering.
If the PDI does not have a face covering, you can provide one. It must be worn for the duration of the test. The face covering must be retained by the wearer and not left on site.
Where a PDI arrives for test wearing a face covering, you may need to ask them to temporarily remove it so their identity can be confirmed.
Should the PDI be wearing a niqab (full face veil worn for religious purposes), be sensitive and ensure their privacy when carrying out the identity check. You must consider their wishes to not have their face seen by others during their identity check. This may mean just asking them to position with their back towards others present before removing their niqab.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to wait for other persons to leave the car park before their identity can be established.
Social distancing measures and pre-test checks
For everyone’s continued safety, continue to follow guidance on reducing the spread of COVID-19. You must politely remind the PDI of the requirement for social distancing.
Do not:
• shake the PDIs hand
• let the PDI touch the iPad, stylus or paper DL25
Provide the PDI with an insurance and residency declaration form and a pen if they do not have their own. They must keep this form and the pen.
Check their driving licence remaining at least 1 metre away without physically handling the licence.
Mark a cross X in the signature box on the paper DL25 to confirm that the PDI has agreed with the statement and has satisfied the identity check.
Test & Trace
If a DVSA Examiner has a confirmed diagnosis of Covid19 in the days after a test, the NHS Test and Trace service will use data DVSA collects to contact the PDI.
We've updated our privacy notice published on GOV.UK to explain how we manage personal data. See section 4.1 of the following document:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dvsa-privacy-notices/approved-driving-instructor-adi-registration-and-services-privacy-notice
PDI vehicle – car presented for test
You must be satisfied the vehicle has recently been cleaned. This should be obvious from a visual check. Before entering the vehicle, you can fit a disposable seat cover to their seat.
Use an anti-viral wipe to clean the door handles inside and outside, and any other touch points should be wiped. The wipe must be disposed of in line with the PPE disposal guidance. Seat covers and wipes used by the examiner must be taken away and disposed of with PPE waste at the end of the test.
Clear symptoms
If the PDI arrives for test with clear symptoms associated with Covid19, the test must not go ahead.
Where the PDI becomes unwell or starts to cough continuously during the test, it must be stopped.
Make sure the test vehicle is well ventilated. Discuss with the PDI and agree how you can best achieve this for the duration of the test for the benefit of both parties in the vehicle.
New measures to curtail the test of necessary
In line with the Cat B driving test
To reduce the amount of time you spend with a PDI in the vehicle unnecessarily, ADI Part 2 tests will be curtailed if a PDI has:
• committed a serious or dangerous fault
• has accumulated 7 or more driving faults
Direct the PDI back to the test centre taking the most convenient route and not carry out any additional test requirements.
This may occur during the independent section of the test. Pre-load the DTC postcode location into the sat nav prior to conducting a test. If the test is curtailed during this element, the sat nav will then take the most direct route back to the DTC. This should be done discreetly. If the PDI asks then confirm they are being directed back to the start location.
Any faults identified on the route back to the test centre should continue to be assessed and recorded in the usual way. In many cases, it’s likely that you’ll arrive back at the DTC having not fully completed the test.
During the debrief, explain to the PDI that the test was curtailed following the point at which the PDI could no longer pass the Part 2 test: continuing the test would have made no difference to the outcome. This is done to mitigate any unnecessary time spent in the vehicle for both yourself and PDI. By reducing the time in a car for all parties, it may help to further reduce the risk of transmission of Covid19.
End of test procedure
Follow your normal practice and informs the PDI of the result of the test and offer a debrief and a copy of the DL25.
Exit the vehicle removing the seat cover, where applicable, to dispose of with other PPE, inviting the PDI for their debrief adhering to social distance guidelines outside of the vehicle.
Debrief
PDIs are not allowed to have their Trainer accompanying the Part 2 test, however they may be present for the debrief: either in person, maintaining social distance.
The PDI can use their telephone to allow their Trainer to listen to the debrief. This should not hold up the process, especially if it impacts on your subsequent duties.
The debrief should be conducted outside of the vehicle.
When you return to the office, you must:
• clean the clipboard, Sat Nav & mirror if used with anti-viral spray or wipes
• dispose of any anti-viral wipes, gloves, face coverings or seat covers used
• refer to the HSE guidance on the correct removal of single use gloves
• wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water or hand sanitiser
• a new face covering should be used for each test and new gloves if you chose to wear them
Paperwork and results should be handled and stored following the normal process. Consider the need to wash your hands again to avoid any cross contamination from your paperwork.
When posting DL25’s please write ‘date posted’ and the date on the rear of the envelope.
The DL25A’s should be posted to the Newcastle scanning team as normal.
When posting DL25’s please write ‘date posted’ and the date on the rear of the envelope.
The DL25A’s should be posted to the Newcastle scanning team as normal.
Disposing of PPE and disposable face coverings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and antiviral wipes, must be disposed of separately to general waste.
PPE must be disposed of and double bagged daily. At the end of the day the bag must be clearly marked by taping on a note showing the date it can be collected.
It will be collected using normal collection methods and must be at least 72 hours after the items were disposed of. Below is the orginal format of the ADI Part 2 test.
ADI Part 2 test
The approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test is a test of your driving ability. It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI.
The test costs £111.
You must pass the ADI part 1 test before you book the ADI part 2 test.
The test takes around 1 hour and includes:
What to bring to your test
You must bring these to your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test:
You need to bring both parts of your driving licence - the photocard and the paper counterpart.
You must take your signed driving licence and a valid passport if you have an old-style paper licence.
Rules for the car you use
The car you use must:
Using a hire car
You can use a hire car for your test if it’s fitted with dual controls and meets all the other rules.
Using an automatic car
You can use a car with automatic transmission if:
What happens during the test
There are 5 parts to the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test:
The eyesight testYou’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
You’ll fail the test if you don’t pass the eyesight test. It will count as one of the 3 attempts you’re allowed at the ADI part 2 test.
‘Show me, tell me’ questionsYou’ll be asked 5 vehicle safety questions known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions. These test that you know how to carry out basic safety tasks.
You’ll be asked:
You’ll get a serious fault and fail the test if you answer all 5 questions incorrectly, or if you lose control of the car while answering any of the ‘show me’ questions.
Your general driving abilityYou’ll have to show the examiner all of the following:
You might also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.
Reversing your vehicleThe examiner will ask you to do 2 of the following exercises:
Following directions from a sat navThe examiner will provide the sat nav and set it up for you.
You can’t follow directions from your own sat nav during the test.
Going off the routeYour test result won’t be affected if you take a wrong turning, unless you make a fault while doing it.
The examiner will help you get back on the route if you do.
If you can’t see traffic signsIf you can’t see a traffic sign (for example, because it’s covered by trees), the examiner will give you directions until you can see the next one.
If you make mistakes during your testYou can carry on if you make a mistake. It might not affect your test result if it’s not serious.
The examiner will only stop your test if they think your driving is a danger to other road users.
The approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test is a test of your driving ability. It’s the second of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI.
The test costs £111.
You must pass the ADI part 1 test before you book the ADI part 2 test.
The test takes around 1 hour and includes:
- an eyesight test
- vehicle safety questions
- a test of your driving ability
What to bring to your test
You must bring these to your approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test:
- your pass certificate letter from the ADI part 1 test
- your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland driving licence
- a suitable car
You need to bring both parts of your driving licence - the photocard and the paper counterpart.
You must take your signed driving licence and a valid passport if you have an old-style paper licence.
Rules for the car you use
The car you use must:
- be taxed, insured and have a valid MOT if it needs one
- be a saloon, hatchback or estate car in good working condition - you can’t use a convertible
- have working seat belts
- be able to reach the normal performance for vehicles of its type
- have right-hand steering
- have an easily adjustable seat with a head restraint for a forward-facing front passenger
- have an adjustable interior rear-view mirror that the examiner can use
- have manual transmission
- not display L plates - or D plates in Wales
- not be fitted with a ‘space saver’ tyre for the test
- be checked and fixed if it has a known safety fault
Using a hire car
You can use a hire car for your test if it’s fitted with dual controls and meets all the other rules.
Using an automatic car
You can use a car with automatic transmission if:
- you have a driving licence that means you can drive only automatic vehicles, eg because you have a disability
- you’re looking for qualification in this special category of approved driving instructor - you’ll need to bring your emergency control certificate
What happens during the test
There are 5 parts to the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test:
- an eyesight check
- ‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
- general driving ability
- manoeuvres
- independent driving
The eyesight testYou’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
- 26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
- 27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate
You’ll fail the test if you don’t pass the eyesight test. It will count as one of the 3 attempts you’re allowed at the ADI part 2 test.
‘Show me, tell me’ questionsYou’ll be asked 5 vehicle safety questions known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions. These test that you know how to carry out basic safety tasks.
You’ll be asked:
- 3 ‘tell me’ questions at the start of your test, before you start driving
- 2 ‘show me’ questions while you’re driving - for example, showing how to wash the windscreen using the car controls and wipers
You’ll get a serious fault and fail the test if you answer all 5 questions incorrectly, or if you lose control of the car while answering any of the ‘show me’ questions.
Your general driving abilityYou’ll have to show the examiner all of the following:
- expert handling of the controls
- use of correct road procedure
- anticipation of the actions of other road users and then taking appropriate action
- sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
- consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
- driving in an environmentally-friendly manner
You might also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.
Reversing your vehicleThe examiner will ask you to do 2 of the following exercises:
- parallel park at the side of the road
- reverse into a parking bay and drive out
- drive into a parking bay and reverse out
- pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for around 2 car lengths, and rejoin the traffic
- directions from a sat nav
- traffic signs
Following directions from a sat navThe examiner will provide the sat nav and set it up for you.
You can’t follow directions from your own sat nav during the test.
Going off the routeYour test result won’t be affected if you take a wrong turning, unless you make a fault while doing it.
The examiner will help you get back on the route if you do.
If you can’t see traffic signsIf you can’t see a traffic sign (for example, because it’s covered by trees), the examiner will give you directions until you can see the next one.
If you make mistakes during your testYou can carry on if you make a mistake. It might not affect your test result if it’s not serious.
The examiner will only stop your test if they think your driving is a danger to other road users.
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