Driving Instructor Training

Would you like to earn up to 30k per year, being your own boss and working the hours which suits you then why not train to becoming a driving instructor. You can do this whilst working around your current job so you don’t have to lose any of your current income. Here at DH driving we are very flexible which makes all this possible for you. All you need is a full UK driving licence which you have held for 4 years or more and have no more that 5 penalty points.

We provide training for all 3 parts of the qualification process which will get you on your way new exciting career on the road as soon as you like.

At DH Driving we aim to give a quality service with our structured training program and provide a great service with all the help and support you need to become an approved driving instructor. All our training is one on one training unlike a lot of the larger companies where sometimes there are 2 students at the same time. The advantage of this you get the trainers full attention all the way through your lesson.

To qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) there are three separate tests.

Part 1

Part 1 is a multiple choice theory test followed by a hazard perception test which is computer based.

The multiple choice theory test consists of 100 questions and the pass mark is 85%. The time given for this test is 90 minutes. The hazard perception test will be taken just after your multiple choice test and will last for around 15 minutes. The aim of this test is too identify 15 hazards as quickly as you can from 14 different clips. The pass mark for this test is 57 points out of a possible 75 points.

Part 2

This is a practical driving test. The test usually lasts 1 hour and you will complete all the set manoeuvres which you are expected to do at a high standard. This test is similar to the L test for learner drivers how unlike the learners you will only be allowed 6 minor faults instead of 15 and the faults you commit on this test may be more critically assessed than the L test.

Interested in earning while you learn consider a Trainee license see bottom of page

Part 3 instructional ability test

This is the final test in the qualification process this test is designed to see how good your instructional abilities are. The test is split into two 30 minutes parts where the examiner will simulate playing a student, you will be expected to give all the necessary information to the examiner (student) to help them achieve there lesson goals as well as helping the examiner (student) correct any other driving faults which they may commit.

Courses available

There are different courses available to suit your own needs.

Option 1

Pay as you go. This option means you can pay after every lesson which means there is no big one off payment. The hourly rate is £30 per hour.

Option 2

Complete course = £1800

This includes:

  1. 10 hours of theory training to help you pass part 1
  2. 10 hours of driving ability training to help you pass part 2
  3. 40 hours of instructional ability training to help you pass part 3

Trainee license

There is a trainee license available for people who have passed part 1 and part 2 of the qualifying process. Trainee licenses are valid for six months and if granted this will allow you to instruct people for payment although you are not a registered A.D.I. This is a great way to get practical experience and boost your confidence on your way to becoming an A.D.I