Becoming a Driving Instructor can be a very rewarding career and achievement, being able to help others to achieve their goals. The limited 3-stage qualifying process isn’t considered easy, and the pass rates aren’t high, and it is therefore recommended that you find an experienced and ‘up-to-date’ Driving Instructor Trainer ie a trainer from ourselves, who can help you get the best possible training to get you on the path to your new career as a Driving Instructor. 

The three-stage qualifying process comprises of:

1. A high level theory test where you’ll be tested on 100 out of a possible 900 questions with an advanced hazard perception test. Subjects will include road procedures, traffic signs & signals, car control, pedestrians & mechanical knowledge, driving test, disability & the law, publications and instructional knowledge. 
2. An advanced driving ability test with a Supervising Examiner or a Chief Examiner, where a high standard of driving competence is required. 
3. A high level instructional ability test, observed by a Supervising Examiner or a Chief Examiner where you must have the knowledge and skills to demonstrate the use of core competencies, instructional techniques and characteristics as well as briefing subjects in different phases from complete beginners to experienced drivers. You will need to demonstrate high level client-centred coaching skills to the driver under instruction. 

The price of the training course is dependent on how much training you need (DVSA recommends a minimum of 60 hours, however you may not need the full course) and you may wish to do the training in your own vehicle to cut costs down). Please enquire for alternative packages including whether you want to join DTS Driver Training upon qualifying 

Please note that you are also responsible for paying the DVSA qualifying exams, payable to DVSA.

If you are already a fully qualified ADI and wish to join our small but quality-focused team (with a well-established driving school for support, for the lowest fees with no contract), then please get in touch for a chat.

We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Please see our Recruitment advert by clicking here.