There has never been a better time to change your career and become a DVSA approved driving instructor. Becoming a driving instructor offers you the opportunity to become your own boss, work around your family life and enjoy great earning potential of up to between £30,000 – £65,000 a year.. So if you like meeting new people, teaching people new skills and making a difference in your local community then call us on 07796 235 000 or fill out our contact form below to request an information pack.
Benefits of becoming a driving instructor
- Be your own boss and set your own hours.
- Work when you want, take days off when you want.
- There is a high demand of instructors since covid 19.
- Work around your current commitments such as children, family, partners, existing job, part-time job, hobbies and more.
- Earn between £30,000 – £65,000 a year.
- Job satisfaction, seeing pupils pass their driving test and teaching them safe driving for life.
- Each student brings different challenges, keeping the job engaging and diverse.
- The job naturally enhances your patience, teaching techniques, and communication skills.
- Staying updated with new road laws and teaching methods keeps you learning and growing.
- Becoming a driving instructor typically doesn’t require a university degree.
- Compared to many professions, the cost and time to become certified as a driving instructor is generally more affordable and quicker.
Why you should Choose Pass Today As a Instructor?
- We Offers detailed, structured lessons that cover all aspects of becoming a certified driving instructor.
- Fast track intensive training available to help you start earning as a instructor.
- Learn from experienced, qualified instructors with deep knowledge of the driving industry.
- The school boasts a strong track record of success, with many trainees passing their instructor exams on the first attempt.
- Offers one-on-one mentorship and personalized feedback to help you succeed throughout your training.
- Competitive training fees with various payment plans to make becoming an instructor more accessible.
- Welcomes trainees of all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere.
- Provides potential franchise opportunities with Pass Today, giving you a head start in your career.
- Offers opportunities for continuous learning and skill upgrades, even after you become a qualified instructor.
- Support team is always available to help you over the phone.
Steps To Become A Driving Instructor
The following information outlines the stages you have to complete to become a driving instructor.
You must
- Have held a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years with no more than 6 penalty points
- Be at least 21 years old
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
First of all you will need to have a criminal record check.
TRAINING PROCESS
There are 3 parts to becoming an approved driving instructor
ADI Part 1
This part has two seperates tests for you to complete and you are required to pass them both. The fee for this is £81
The Theory part of the test is multiple choice which checks your knowledge. You will be asked 100 questions 25 in each of the following:
- Road procedure
- Traffic signs & signal, car control, pedestrians & mechanical knowledge
- Driving test test, disabilities and the law
- Publications & instructinal techniques
The second part of the test includes a hazard perception test which gives you 14 video clips, one of which will feature two hazards. There is a maximum pass mark of 75 available of which you would need 57 points to pass. There is no limit on the amount of attempts you take on this part. Pass Today Driving School will supply all the relevant material along with online and telephone support from one of our trainers. Once you have passed part one you will then have 2 years to qualify as an approved drivnig instructor. If it takes more than 2 years you will then have to start back at part 1 again.
ADI Part 2
The part 2 test takes around 1 hour and you are allowed three attempts with a fee of £111. The part 2 consists of the follow:
Eyesight test
- You will read a number plate from a distance of 26.5 metres for new style numbers and 27.5 metres for the old style numbers.
- You must use glasses or contact lenses during the whole test if you need them to read a number plate.
Vehicle safety questions
During this part of the test you will be asked 5 vehicle saftey questions. This will consist of :
- 3 ‘Show Me’ questions
- 2 ‘Tell Me’ questions
You will need to ‘Show’ and ‘Tell’ the examiner according to the questions asked. You will receive a minor fault for each question you get wrong or a serious if you answer all five incorrectly.
Test of your driving ability
The test is very similar to the current learner driver test. Where possible you will drive in various road conditions, including Motorways, dual carriageways & different traffic conditions
You will need to demonstrate the follow:
- expert handling of the controls
- correct road procedure
- able to anticipate what other road users are doing and take appropriate actions
- be able to judge distance, speed and timing
- consideration of the saftey and convenience of other road users
- You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop
Reversing exercises
The examiner will ask you to carry out 2 of the following exercises:
- parallel park at the side of the road
- drive into a parking bay and reverse out
- reverse into a parking bay and drive out
- pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for around 2 car lengths and then join the traffic
- Independent driving
- You will be asked to drive for around 20 minutes by either following directions from from a sat nav or road signs. The examiner will tell you where to go
On occasions you may find that the examiners supervisor will be present on the test aswell.They will not be watching you but watching and assessing the examiners performance.
ADI trainee licenses
- Once you have passed the first two parts of the Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) qualification process, you can apply for a trainee license to help you gain experience instructing pupils to drive.
- A trainee license allows you to be legally paid for giving driving instruction, but should not be regarded as a sole means of making a living or as an alternative to registration as an ADI. The trainee license lasts six months and normally only two are granted in the two year qualifying period.
- It is not essential to have a licence in order to prepare for the part three examination, but it is an option that is available to assist in preparing for the examination. Holders of a trainee license should be aware that the license is deemed to have lapsed on the day following a third unsuccessful attempt at the part three examination.
Part 3
Once you have successfully passed part 1 and 2 you will then be able to apply for your part 3 test.. You are allowed 3 attempts and currently costs £111
You must take a learner driver or full license holder.
You will be marked on 17 areas of competence that are grouped into 3 categories:
- lesson planning
risk management - teaching and learning strategies
The 17 areas of competence are listed in the ADI part 3 test report form which the examiner will fill out at the end of your test.
You’ll get a score from 0 to 3 for each of the 17 competencies, which are added up to work out if you have passed the part 3 test and which grade you have achieved.
CANCELLATION POLICY
There is a 14 day period post booking when you cancel the course. Post this date the fee is non-refundable.
