Become a driving instructor
Train with an established, growing school. Get qualified, join our team and get your training fee back in full.
We train our own instructors
We are not a franchise that charges you a weekly fee and leaves you to get on with it. We train instructors ourselves because we care about the quality of teaching every learner receives. When you qualify with us and join the team, we refund your full training cost.
You can train alongside your current job. Most trainees complete the ADI qualification in six to twelve months.
- Earn around £50,000 per year
- Set your own hours
- Be your own boss
- Join an established, branded team
- Immediate client base on qualification
- ORDIT-registered trainer support
- CPD and standards check preparation
- Rewarding, people-focused career
“Stu Cav is an expert in the field not just because of what he knows but his abilities to get out of you what you know… He’s committed and relentless in his approach. Misses nothing and challenges you to be more.”
Already an instructor?
If you are a fully qualified ADI, or a trainee PDI looking for a school, we would like to hear from you. We can offer leads and support across Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Durham, Hartlepool and the places in between.
- Leads in your area
- A recognised, branded school
- Support from our own trainers
The three-part ADI test
We prepare you for each part of the Approved Driving Instructor qualification.
Part 1: Theory test
A computer-based test with 100 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception section. You need 85 out of 100 on the theory questions and 57 out of 75 on hazard perception.
- Road procedure and traffic signs
- Vehicle controls and mechanics
- Driving test law and disabilities
- Teaching and learning theory
Part 2: Practical driving test
A one-hour driving test where you show your own driving to an advanced standard. You must make no more than 6 driving faults and no serious or dangerous faults.
- General driving ability
- Vehicle safety questions
- Reversing exercises
- Emergency stop if requested
Part 3: Instructional ability test
You teach a real lesson while a DVSA examiner observes. You are scored on lesson planning, risk management and teaching strategies. 43 or more out of 51 earns a Grade A.
- Lesson planning (12 marks)
- Risk management (15 marks)
- Teaching strategies (24 marks)
- Pass threshold: 31 points (Grade B)
Do you qualify?
You need to meet a few basic requirements set by the DVSA before you start.
- Held a full UK driving licence for at least three years
- 21 years of age or over
- No more than 4 penalty points on your licence
- Able to read a number plate from 27 metres (glasses are fine)
- No disqualifications in the past four years
- Pass an enhanced DBS check
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