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It lists fully qualified driving instructors who have signed up to be listed, and allows users to search for instructors closest to them by typing in their postcode. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Learners will also be able to see if an instructor has signed up to the voluntary code of practice and if they are committed to continuing their professional development. The voluntary code of practice sets out the professional standards and business ethics expected of those working in the industry. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said: <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">\u201cThis new service will make life easier for learner drivers and parents looking for qualified instructors in their area. I hope that this will allow people to make more informed choices about who they want to teach them to drive.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Once qualified, approved instructors are tested regularly by DSA to ensure they are delivering the required standard of instruction, and are subject to ongoing enhanced criminal record checks. They display a green badge in their windscreen during lessons. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">Trainee driving instructors will not be listed in the directory. 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