ORDIT stands for The Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers and is administered by the Driving Standards Agency. It isn’t mandatory yet, but when registration is achieved, it shows that the establishment and its trainers have reached the required quality standard.

See below a copy of John Pierrepont’s last ORDIT assessment report. At the time this assessment was carried out, Grade 6 was the highest grade attainable. John achieved this grade in each and every one of the 14 sections that were assessed.

ADI Check Test Grading

Every ADI must undergo periodic tests conducted by the DSA to assess their competence and ability to instruct and are graded accordingly. These grades range from 1 – 6. Grades 3 and below are substandard, and the top grade 6 is only achieved by 7% of the UK’s ADI’s.

John Pierrepont has achieved Grade 6 on every check test he has taken since 1981.

The DSA’s definition of a grade 6 is:

The Instructor’s overall performance is to a very high standard with no significant instructional weaknesses.

A concise and accurate re-cap on the previous lesson was given with realistic, attainable objectives set for the current lesson. There was dialogue, with pupil involvement.

The ADI consistently demonstrated the ability to vary / select the most appropriate instructional techniques to suit the needs, aptitude and ability of the pupil.

He or she was quick to recognise and address all relevant driving faults and provided thoroughly sound analysis. Prompt and appropriate remedial action took place.

An appropriate route was chosen for the pupil’s ability and experience and the instructor took every opportunity to develop the pupils driving skills and awareness using the problems presented on route.

An appropriate learning environment was created to positively encourage the further development of the pupil’s skills and good driving practice.

The lesson concluded with a concise re-cap, which was an accurate overview of the lesson.

The strengths and weaknesses in the pupil’s performance were identified and discussed constructively.

A professional attitude and approach to the pupil was shown throughout the lesson

This is my DSA assessment report, you can also view a larger version