DVSA Pupil Progress Tracker — DrivingLessonDocs

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This tracker aligns with the DVSA National Standard for Driver and Rider Training 2017 and the Driver's Record framework. The 17 topic groups below reflect the core competency areas assessed during the ADI standards check and driving test.

Section 1 — Pupil Details

FieldDetail
Pupil Full Name 
Date of Birth 
Driving Licence Number 
Theory Test Pass Date 
Theory Test Expiry Date (2 years from pass) 
Practical Test Target Date 
Contact Number 
Email Address 

Section 2 — ADI Details

FieldDetail
ADI Name 
ADI Registration Number 
ADI Badge Number 
Badge Colour (Green / Pink — circle as applicable) 
School/Business Name 
Franchise (if applicable) 

Section 3 — Eyesight Check Record

Date Distance (20.5m / 6/9 standard) Result (Pass / Fail) Notes ADI Initials
     
     
     

Section 4 — Progress Tracker: The 17 DVSA Topic Groups

Topic 1 — Safety Checks (cockpit drill, vehicle safety questions)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 2 — Controlled Stops (emergency stop)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 3 — Moving Away Safely (normal, hill start, angled start)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 4 — Reversing (bay parking — forward and reverse, parallel parking, pull up on the right)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 5 — Meeting and Crossing the Path of Other Vehicles
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 6 — Crossing and Emerging at Junctions (T-junctions, crossroads, box junctions)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 7 — Turning Right at Junctions and Crossroads
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 8 — Roundabouts (including mini roundabouts)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 9 — Dual Carriageways and High-Speed Roads
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 10 — Country Roads and Single-Track Roads
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 11 — Town Centre Driving (bus lanes, cycle lanes, pedestrian crossings)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 12 — Independent Driving and Following Directions
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 13 — Use of Mirrors and Signals (MSM / PSL routine)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 14 — Attitude and Awareness (anticipation, hazard perception)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 15 — Progress and Speed (appropriate speed, road positioning)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 16 — Ancillary Controls (lights, wipers, demister, horn)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   
Topic 17 — Commentary Driving / Verbal Risk Identification (for higher-level learners)
Lesson DateCompetency (0–5)Notes
   
   
   
   

Competency Scale Key

0 = No knowledge or experience   |   1 = Introduced   |   2 = Requires prompting   |   3 = Requires some prompting   |   4 = Independent but with minor errors   |   5 = Competent and consistent

Section 5 — Mock Test Record

Date Route Description Driving Faults Serious Faults Dangerous Faults Total Score Areas to Improve Ready for Test? (Y/N)
        
        
        
        

Section 6 — Practical Test Details

FieldDetail
Test Centre 
Test Date & Time 
Test Reference Number 
Examiner's Verbal Remarks (summary) 
Result (Pass / Fail) 
Certificate Number (if pass) 
Re-test Date (if applicable) 

Section 7 — ADI Sign-Off

I confirm this record accurately reflects the pupil's progress as observed during lessons and that the competency scores recorded are my honest professional assessment.

ADI Name
ADI Registration Number
Signature
Date