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Start a New Career

Looking for a career change? Learn everything you need to know about becoming a qualified ADI.

Become an Instructor
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Existing ADIs

Keep your Grade A. We offer expert coaching and mock checks to prepare you for your Standards Check.

Standards Check Info
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Join the team. Benefit from low fees, a steady stream of pupils, and full office support.

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Becoming a driving instructor FAQs

The process involves passing three DVSA exams:

  • Part 1: Theory and Hazard Perception.
  • Part 2: A 60-minute test of your advanced driving ability.
  • Part 3: A test of your instructional ability, demonstrating you can effectively coach a pupil.

The examiner is looking for safe positioning and good control rather than absolute perfection. Too close may risk touching the kerb, while leaving a large gap could result in a driving fault.

Yes. Once you have completed your 40 hours of Part 3 training, you can apply for a Trainee (PDI) Licence (Pink Badge). This allows you to gain real-world experience and earn the full hourly rate while preparing for your final exam.

Instructors receive full office support, a steady supply of local pupils, low weekly franchise fees, and a personalized web profile. You also get access to a premium student app and diary system to manage your lessons.

You have two options:

  • Fully Inclusive: The school provides a modern, dual-controlled car with insurance, maintenance, and branding included.
  • Independent Partnership:Independent Partnership: You can use your own vehicle, which results in reduced weekly franchise fees.

Yes. For qualified ADIs, the school offers Standards Check Training, including mock checks and coaching to help you maintain a Grade A rating.

Because of the high demand in their covered areas, the school aims to start filling your diary with local pupils as soon as your profile is launched. In most cases, it takes less than 2 weeks to get your diary fully populated with students.

Training times vary depending on your availability and previous experience, but many trainees complete the process within around 3 to 6 months.

Yes. Instructor training can be completed in either a manual or automatic vehicle, depending on the route you want to take and the type of lessons you plan to offer. Although if you pass in an automatic you can still teach manual as long as you hold a manual driving licence

Yes. Many trainee instructors start their ADI training alongside their current job before moving into instructor work full time once qualified.