Example test Data Report

It is a good idea to keep your own running record of what is happening on test and below I have included a sheet for recording this information. You may decide to alter it to collect extra information such as time of test, weather conditions etc.

Mark in the notes section anything unusual that happens during a particular test. Each row represents a pupil on test, and each column represents the marking box on the DL25. Keep track of what type of fault you have in each column, and you will be able to see at a glance if you have issues in a particular area. For example, if you look down any column and there are 5 serious faults recorded then you need to look at your technique in that particular area. This is very useful not only for new ADIs but also for those working on their own who never have others examine the standard of their work. Furthermore, I would strongly recommend that if you intend to conduct mock tests that you form an alliance with another ADI and meet at the test centre to switch cars. This then becomes a real test, a stranger with a clipboard sitting quietly marking mistakes.

You will also notice patterns in each other’s pupils, and this can form the basis of very useful discussions in terms of development. For example, if your pupils feel like they are too fast to the other ADI then an examiner will likely feel the same.

If you are new this can help you see what a seasoned ADI sees as “test standard”. The form on the following page may prove useful for keeping a check on where you are in terms of the triggers and thus gain a little more control over the process, removing the mystery around when you may be called. It should, if used correctly help you to improve your performance.

Triggers:

  • Pass rate lower than 55% (shouldn’t really all do better than this as professional driver trainers?)
  • The average number of serious faults more than 0.5 (every other test failing because of a serious fault recorded)
  • Average number of driving faults more than 5 (your average over the period, we all have bad runs, but it evens out)
  • Examiner too action (Physically) on more than 10% of your tests (one in 10 tests examiner hits the brake or has to intervene with the streeing -pupil deemed unsafe)