TRAINEE LICENCE (PINK BADGE)

After the part 2 test
At the end of the test
When you have finished the practical driving test you will be given your result by the examiner.

If you pass, on the back of the result letter there is an application form for the part three test. When you are fully prepared for the next stage (the test of ability to instruct) you should apply for the test in one of the ways described in that letter.

You will also be offered a trainee licence application form on which you can apply for a trainee licence to help you gain experience in instructing pupils to drive. The trainee licence lasts six months and normally only one is granted in the two year qualifying period.

It is not essential to have a licence in order to prepare for the part three examination, but it is an option that is available to assist in preparing for the examination. Holders of a trainee licence should be aware that the licence is deemed to have lapsed on the day following a third unsuccessful attempt at the part three examination.

Applying for a trainee licence
If you apply for a trainee licence you must:
· hold and have held a full UK or European (EU or EEA) car driving licence for a total of at least four out the past six years, up to the date of application.
· not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years up to the date of application
· be a fit and proper person
· have passed the theory part and the practical part of the qualifying examinations
· be eligible to take the test of ability to instruct
· not have passed the theory test more than two years before the date of your application

Conditions
The conditions under which a licence is granted are:
· you are only authorised to give instruction for the school whose address is shown on the licence
· there must be at least one ADI working at the supervisor's address for every trainee licence holder employed there
· you must receive 40 hours practical training from a qualified ADI. It is your responsibility to make sure that you receive training in each of the specified subjects
· you must not advertise yourself as a fully qualified instructor
· you must abide by one of the following conditions
Ÿ supervision for 20% of all lessons you give from your sponsoring ADI. Records must be kept on the form ADI 21S. This must be signed by you and your ADI and must be returned to DSA as soon as the licence expires
Ÿ receive a minimum additional 20 hours training covering all specified topics. This extra training must take place within the first 3 months of the licence or before you take your first attempt at part 3, whichever is soonest. Records of this training must be kept on form ADI 21AT, and must be sent to DSA before the end of the 3 month period, or presented to the examiner conducting the part 3 test, whichever is the earliest. At least 25% of the training will have to be practical training