Become a driving instructor

Becoming a driving instructor can be rewarding job. Being a driving instructor has its advantages and disadvantages. The most importantly, by being a driving instructor you can be your own boss by being self-employed. However being self-employed can be tricky sometimes. By being a driver instructor of chain or national driving school via franchise can help you to make better start in your new career but how can you become a driver instructor? What is driving instructor training? How much can an average driver instructor ear? we try to answer your questions on this article.

What is required to become a driving instructor?

First of all to become a driving instructor you should have a full driving license and complete the full driving instructor training. To be qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI) you must complete three qualifying tests.

When you first apply for your test, a through security check will be carried out by Access NI. If you have criminal record and worried about this it is best to talk to DVA before making any investment on your driver instructor training.

When you pass the security check, DVA will provide you your eligibility number and with this number you will need to book a theory test. First part of the three test check theory knowledge, part two tests your driving ability and fitness. Final part of the test checks your ability to instruct learner drivers.

How long driving instructor training takes?

Average hours required for becoming a driving instructor is generally between 55 to 60 hours one to one lesson.

How much an average driving instructor earns?

An average driving instructor generally earns around £600 per week. Obviously this depends on how much you work per hour and how much you will spend on marketing to find pupils.

Driving instructor jobs in Yorkshire

If you are a driving instructor and looking for job in Yorkshire, you can consider working for Check Mirrors driving school as they are expanding at the moment.

On the following link you can access to DVA site and can check if you can become a driving instructor, click here