Helpful Instructor Grading

A new grading system has been introduced to provide help to learner drivers on selecting the best instructor.

The checks will take place every four years and grade tutors either A, B or fail according to their ability to meet the required standards.

The RAC reports: ‘Until now a system that gives instructors a grade between one and six has been used, but it is hoped the new one will make it easier for learners and their parents to make an informed choice before they book lessons.’

Alastair Peoples, Chief Executive at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, is quoted as saying: “A high level of tuition can make a real difference in helping new drivers to become safe and responsible and the grading structure will make it easier for learners and parents to identify the best instructors.

“I also want to work with the industry to identify ways that we can help top grade instructors to promote the higher level of competence that they have worked hard to achieve.”

RAC added: “The scheme has the added benefit of encouraging all instructors to become as highly qualified as they can in order to attract new students.

There is, however, a danger that it could create a two-tier system of driver training and with it elevated prices for the most highly qualified instructors.”

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