Swappy ADI Portal: The Free Tool Every Driving Instructor Needs in 2026
Swappy's ADI Portal is completely free for Approved Driving Instructors and gives you full visibility and control over your pupils' test swaps — without you needing to touch the DVSA system yourself.
Why ADIs Need a Swap Management Tool
Since the May 2026 learner-only booking rule, instructors can no longer change pupils' test bookings. But that doesn't mean you lose visibility. Swappy's ADI Portal gives you:
Pupil dashboard
See all your pupils' current swap listings and their status in one view.
Blackout date control
Set dates you're unavailable so pupils can't swap into a slot you can't support.
Readiness gates
Mark a 'not ready before' date — Swappy will block swaps to dates before your pupil is ready.
Swap notifications
Get notified when a pupil completes a swap so you can update your schedule.
How ADI Blackout Dates Work
As an ADI, you can set recurring weekly blackout days (e.g. every Tuesday) or specific date ranges where you're on holiday. When a pupil tries to find a swap to one of those dates, Swappy will warn them that their instructor isn't available — helping them avoid an awkward conversation later.
How ADI Readiness Gates Work
The readiness gate is the instructor's equivalent of a "not before" date. If you believe your pupil won't be test-ready until July, you can set July 1st as the readiness date. Swappy will prevent the pupil from accepting swaps to dates in June — protecting them from being under-prepared and protecting your pass rate.
Driving School Multi-Pupil Management
Driving schools with multiple instructors and pupils get a unified dashboard. School owners can manage ADI access, see all pupils across all instructors, and get aggregate reports on swap activity. This is still completely free for the school and all member ADIs.
ADI Portal vs DIY WhatsApp Groups
| Feature | WhatsApp Group | Swappy ADI Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility of pupil swaps | ❌ Manual updates | ✅ Real-time dashboard |
| Blackout date control | ❌ None | ✅ Built-in |
| Readiness gates | ❌ None | ✅ Built-in |
| DVSA rule compliance | ⚠️ Unchecked | ✅ Automatic |
| Cost | Free | Free |
Free ADI Portal — Forever
No subscription, no trial, no catch. The ADI Portal is free for all approved driving instructors.
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