This consists of an A4 sheet detailing the skills that need to be developed whilst learning to drive. A loose-leaf format allows you to use continuation sheets as required. This means that you can add additional sheets to reflect the number of lessons that each of your pupils require, dependent on their experience, ability and progress.

Marking System

A pupil's progress (or regression) is recorded by writing a number in the box alongside the relevant competence that corresponds with the level of ability demonstrated on that lesson.

There are five levels:

• introduced
• under full instruction
• prompted
• seldom prompted
• independent

The marks should only reflect the pupil's skill in that particular topic. Some competencies require more than one skill. For example, reversing includes observation, control and accuracy. Therefore the level recorded should reflect the overall performance for each competence on that lesson.

Some of the competencies listed in the pupil's Driver's Record such as other traffic, junctions, reversing and parking are split into sub-topics in the instructor's part of the Record.

A three-level marking system is used for some of the competencies (instead of five levels) as these are more likely to be covered as theoretical subjects. `Under full instruction' and `Seldom prompted' are therefore not required.

Competencies

The key competencies that make up the official recommended syllabus are tabulated and link to the skills that a pupil should master to demonstrate competence in that area. Under-pinning knowledge for each competence is listed along with the relevant source material. Private practice

This sheet should be given to the pupil so that a record can be kept of any driving experience gained during any private practice sessions.

Research has shown that those who gain lots of experience in a wide variety of different situations and conditions, before taking a practical test, generally perform better on the test and go on to be safer drivers.

A copy of the driver's record for instructors can be downloaded from the link below.

Driver's Record for Instructors

You can download a copy of the driver's record for pupils from the link below.

Driver's Record for Pupils