Introduction
An approved driving instructor who gives lessons in a motor car in return for payment must be on the Register of Approved Driving Instructors (ADI's). To gain entry to the register prospective instructors must pass a series of examinations administered by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). People training to become ADI's who have part completed the examinations can obtain from the Agency a licence to acquire practical experience which is strictly limited to six months. Once fully qualified and on the register, ADI's are regularly tested by the DSA to check there continued ability to give instruction to the required standards. DSA and the driving instruction industry place great emphasis on professional standards and business ethics. The code of practice set out here has been agreed between the DSA and the main bodies representing ADI's; it is a framework within which all instructors should operate.

Personal Conduct
The instructor will at all times behave in a professional manner towards clients. Clients will be treated with respect and consideration. The instructor will try to avoid physical contact with the client except in an emergency or in the normal course of greeting. Whilst reserving the right to decide against giving tuition, the instructor will not act in any way which contravenes legislation on discrimination.

Business dealings
The instructor will safeguard and account for any monies paid in advance by the client in respect of driving lessons, test fees or for any other purpose and will make the details available on request. The instructor should provide clients with a written copy of their terms of business to include:

• Legal indemnity of the school/instructor with full address and telephone number at which the instructor or their representative can be contacted.
• The price and duration of lessons.
• The price and conditions for use of the school car for the practical driving test.
• The terms under which cancellation by either party may take.