The Driving Standards Agency conduct periodic standard tests to ascertain the level of tuition given by Driving Instructors.
Ian McQuillan was given a Grade 'A' which means "A high overall standard of instruction"
There are core competencies that are assessed and graded, which are as follows.
- LESSON PLANNING
- RISK MANAGEMENT
- TEACHING & LEARNING STRATEGIES
Within each section there are sub categories that need to be demonstrated in all elements during every driving lesson.
- Did the trainer identify the pupil's learning goals and needs
- Was the agreed lesson structure appropriate for the pupil's experience and ability?
- Were the practice areas suitable?
- Was the lesson plan adapted, when appropriate, to help the pupil work towards their learning goals?
- Did the trainer ensure that the pupil fully understood how the responsibility for risk would be shared?
- Were directions and instructions given to the pupil clear and given in good time?
- Was the trainer aware of the surroundings and the pupil's actions?
- Was any verbal or physical intervention by the trainer timely and appropriate?
- Was sufficiant feedback given to help the pupil understand any potential safety critical incidents?
- TEACHING & LEARNING STRATEGIES
- Was the teaching style suited to the pupil's learning style and current ability?
- Was the pupil encouraged to analyse problems and take responsibility for their learning?
- Were opportunities and examples used to clarify learning outcomes?
- Was the technical information given comprehensive, appropriate and accurate?
- Were the pupil's queries followed up and answered?
- Did the trainer maintain an appropriate non-discriminatory manner throughout the session?
- At the end of the session - was the pupil encouraged to reflect on their own performance?