<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/becoming-an-adi/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Becoming a Driving Instructor]]></title><podcast:guid>d24112f3-0b95-57eb-a9a4-c00cc06391b8</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:55:49 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Terry Cook ]]></copyright><managingEditor>Terry Cook </managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you considering becoming a driving instructor? Perhaps you're currently training to become one? Either way, this is the perfect podcast for you as we talk a deep dive into the world of driving instructors. 
We'll be covering the processes, the people, the business, the variety of training, and more. 
This is the ultimate resource for anyone looking for the fundamentals of being an ADI.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/0e81c4be-b7cd-4a00-8d39-2cf9950e9368/Eyz5yAsSu_MiR_Z5qOWc8_aP.jpg</url><title>Becoming a Driving Instructor</title><link><![CDATA[https://becoming-an-adi.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0e81c4be-b7cd-4a00-8d39-2cf9950e9368/Eyz5yAsSu_MiR_Z5qOWc8_aP.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Terry Cook </itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Terry Cook </itunes:author><description>Are you considering becoming a driving instructor? Perhaps you&apos;re currently training to become one? Either way, this is the perfect podcast for you as we talk a deep dive into the world of driving instructors. 
We&apos;ll be covering the processes, the people, the business, the variety of training, and more. 
This is the ultimate resource for anyone looking for the fundamentals of being an ADI.</description><link>https://becoming-an-adi.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How to become a driving instructor]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="How To"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><podcast:funding url="https://becoming-an-adi.captivate.fm/support">Support the show!</podcast:funding><item><title>The Part One &amp; Driving Instructors offer their top tips</title><itunes:title>The Part One &amp; Driving Instructors offer their top tips</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"Come back when you've passed the part one and we'll help you with the rest."</p><p>That's a common remark from trainers within the instructor industry and today, Terry Cook and Chris Bensted discuss why that might not be the best option. </p><p>In this episode you'll discover:</p><ul><li>What the Part One entails</li><li>How to blend Parts One, Two, and Three</li><li>Where to start</li></ul><br/><p>As well as some top tips from current ADIs. </p><p>Resources from today's episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theorytestexplained.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Theory Test Explained</a></li><li><a href="https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 5 Minute Theory Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jamesmaytheorytest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James May</a></li><li><a href="https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safe Driving for Life</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theorytestpro.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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you've passed the part one and we'll help you with the rest."</p><p>That's a common remark from trainers within the instructor industry and today, Terry Cook and Chris Bensted discuss why that might not be the best option. </p><p>In this episode you'll discover:</p><ul><li>What the Part One entails</li><li>How to blend Parts One, Two, and Three</li><li>Where to start</li></ul><br/><p>As well as some top tips from current ADIs. </p><p>Resources from today's episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theorytestexplained.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Theory Test Explained</a></li><li><a href="https://5-minute-theory.captivate.fm/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 5 Minute Theory Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jamesmaytheorytest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James May</a></li><li><a href="https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Safe Driving for Life</a></li><li><a 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