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Be Your Own Boss
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Earning Potential
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Flexible Working Hours
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Pick Your Own Clients
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Job Satisfaction
People who like the idea of being their own boss and having control over their income and working hours.
People who want a career, not just a job.
People who don’t want to be tied to a desk all day long.
People with a natural desire to help others – It’s extremely rewarding meeting someone with absolutely no driving experience and then watching them grow in confidence and ability as you help them develop the skills that they need for a lifetime of safe driving.
GET THE WORK/LIFE BALANCE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DESERVE!
No previous experience is needed – It doesn’t matter what you’ve done before. Many driving instructors are women returning into work after bringing up the kids, people wanting a career change, or have maybe been made redundant.
How do I become a driving instructor?
Who can apply?
You can apply if you are:
At least 21 years old
Have held a driving licence for at least 3 years
A fit and proper person (no convictions)
The Process of Becoming a Driving Instructor
Complete a DBS check to join the register
Take training to qualify
Take and pass the 3 ADI qualifying tests
Your Application Can Be Refused if You Have:
Been banned from driving
Have 6 or more penalty points…
Have been convicted of any non-motoring offence
The qualifying tests.
Part 1 – Theory and Hazard Perception Test – you have unlimited attempts at this test
Part 2 – Test of your Ability to Drive – you will have a maximum of 3 attempts at this test
Part 3 – Test of your Ability to Teach – you will have a maximum of 3 attempts at this test
From the date you pass part 1, you then have a maximum of 2 years to complete parts 2 and 3.
Trainee Licence
Once you have passed part 1 and 2 and have completed 40 hours of instructor training, you will be able to apply for your trainee licence which means you can charge for lessons. The purpose of this licence is to enable you to gain experience with real pupils and earn while you learn. Full support is given during this time as it’s compulsory to have an extra 20 hours training (minimum of 5 in car) including your trainer sitting in on your lessons.
This is the first test that you will need to take and includes a theory and hazard perception test.
From the day you take this first test …
This is a test of your driving ability where you will be expected to demonstrate a very high standard.The test will take approximately 1 …
This is the final stage in your qualifying process. You will need to teach according to the 17 competencies which were written to …