Become a Driving Instructor

If you are looking for a career change or to be your own boss then maybe becoming a driving instructor is for you, provided you fit the criteria you could be on your way to more flexible hours and an income of £30,000 a year.

In order to become an ADI you must fulfil the following criteria:

• Hold a full UK or European Union (EU/European Economic Area (EEA) unrestricted car driving licence, held it for a total of at least four
• Have held it for a total of at least four out of the past six years prior to entering the Register after qualifying.
• Not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to being entered in the Register.
• Be a “fit and proper” person to have your name enters in the Register. All convictions, motoring and non-motoring, will be taken into account when we assess your suitability to be entered on the Register. From Spring 2007 applicants will are required to have an enhanced level criminal record check. The information from this check will be used by us to assess the suitability of persons applying for inclusion on the Register of Approved Driving Instructors..
  To help you decide if any conviction you may have could affect any application you might make, you can find the link to our statement on the suitability of ex-offenders in the related items box.
• Pass the two qualifying practical examinations within two years of passing the theory examination.
• Apply for registration within 12 months of passing the final part of the examination

Ok so do you fit the criteria?  Do you want a challenging and very rewarding career? The give Driver Training a call, we have a high success rate in getting people to instructor standard and passed the exams so that you become a professional driving instructor. Even better we offer you the opportunity to join our team. So give us a call today and have a free no obligation discussion with one of our trainers.