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To become an Approved Driving Instructor, you need to be able to answer YES to all the following:
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The first of 3 tests you must pass to qualify as an ADI. There are 2 parts to the test:
You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts together on the same day to pass the test.
There are 5 parts to the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test:
The test takes around one hour, and a high standard of driving is expected.
A DVSA examiner will watch you give a client-centred driving lesson lasting about an hour to one of your pupils.
You will be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:
The competences are listed in the ADI part 3 test report, which the examiner will fill in at the end of your test.
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To become an Approved Driving Instructor, you need to be able to answer YES to all the following:
If you can fulfil all these minimum requirements, then there should be nothing to stop you becoming a fully qualified Driving Instructor.
Find the best training course for you. Not all training courses are the same so do your research and choose the best fit. Once you have booked your course you should be guided through the process by your training provider but if not, here is the process.
No. You must already have registered with the DVSA before booking an ADI part 1 theory test.
Anywhere from 3 to 12 months depending on your work and family commitments. Most people train and qualify in around 9 to 12 months.
A full time driving instructor delivering 35 hours of driving lessons a week with four weeks off a year should earn around £32,000 per annum after business costs.
Training courses can vary in cost from around £1000 up to £4000. The cheapest courses normally involve you signing a 12-month franchise contract which can cost you more in the long run.
The quickest way of getting on the road as a driving instructor is to take your training as an intensive course. Passing your part 1 and part 2 tests as soon as possible and then taking your 40 hours of part 3 training. You can then start giving paid instruction on a trainee licence which is issued by the DVSA. You must apply for the licence.
A trainee licence is a 6-month licence that you can apply for once you have passed your part 2 driving test and have completed 40 hours of part 3 training. This allows you to charge for giving tuition to gain experience before taking your part 3 test of instructional ability.
A driving instructor trainee licence costs £140.
No. You must be sponsored by a driving school. There must be at least as many fully qualified driving instructors in that school as they have trainee licence holders. (PDIs)
Yes. You are required to have a further 20 hours of part 3 training within the first 3 months of your trainee licence or have a fully qualified ADI sit in on 20% of the lessons you give. Due to the cost of the ADI sitting in option, almost all trainees opt for the 20 hours extra training.
Yes. You are required to have a further 20 hours of part 3 training within the first 3 months of your trainee licence or have a fully qualified ADI sit in on 20% of the lessons you give. Due to the cost of the ADI sitting in option, almost all trainees opt for the 20 hours extra training.
No. You must not charge any money whatsoever if you don’t hold a trainee or full licence to instruct.
There may be a very small number of driving instructors in the UK that are employees, but the clear majority are self-employed whether they are working on their own or working with a franchise.
I would highly recommend
“I would highly recommend Let's Instruct Driving Instructor Academy as a means of entry into the world of driving instruction. I felt completely ready for my Part Three teaching test thanks to their support”
I was delighted to pass
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Let’s Instruct Driving Instructor Academy for those with aspirations of being a driving instructor. I was delighted to pass my part 3 exam and am now looking forward to joining the team at Let’s Instruct Driving School”
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“Having passed all the qualifying tests first time, I am now excited to start my new career. I would highly recommend Let’s Instruct Driving School"
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“I honestly think you would have to go a very long way before you find a better trainer than Matt Stone. I wish I had done all my training with him. I am now a very proud member of the Let’s Instruct Driving School family and hope to be for a long time"
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“I have just completed my training with Let's Instruct Driving Instructor Academy to become a fully qualified ADI. I found the support of the Let’s Instruct team during my time as a franchisee to be a real boost”
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“Training with Let’s Instruct Driving Instructor Academy was an enjoyable experience. My trainer Matt was very professional throughout the training and did everything in his power to prepare me for not only the test but far beyond”