Driving Instructor Training

Iwan Williams is an ADI of over 23 years, a qualified teacher, an SCQF Level 7 accredited coach in Behavioural Change and Safe Driving, a diamond advanced driver and Instructor Trainer.

Why Choose Local vs National training?

1-2-1 Personalised Coaching

National schools often use "Conveyor Belt" training, where you may be placed in a car with 2-3 the trainees to save costs, with me you'll get dedicated 1 on 1 sessions

Local area Training

With a national school you will either have to travel out of your area for your training, or a trainer who is unfamiliar with your area comes to you. With me you'll get the training in the areas that you'll actually be teaching in, it's vital to know which specific areas are best suited to the pupils current ability.

Freedom From Expensive Contracts

Many National Schools offer low-cost training that is actually a loss-leader by tying you in to a legally binding contract for 12 months or more, often with high weekly fees. I only offer pay-as-you-go training (usually cheaper) with no long-term tie-ins. If you're not happy with your training just walk away (try doing that with a national school!)

Comprehensive Business & Admin Support

Wether you choose to go Independent or take up a franchise with me, i'll support you every step of the way, from selecting your training vehicle and fitting dual controls to diary management and self employed financial advice.

So what exactly do I need to do to become a Driving Instructor?

Part 1 Test – Theory and Hazard Perception.

100 multiple choice questions.
85% pass mark (minimum of 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 question bands).
Hazard Perception Pass Mark 57 out of 75.
Cost of test £90.

Part Two Test – Driving Ability.
Drive for 1 hour completing the following exercises:
– 2 manoeuvres
– Controlled stop
– Independent driving
– 5 vehicle check questions
6 driving faults, 0 serious faults, 0 dangerous faults.
Cost of test £111.

Part Three Test – Instructional Ability.
Examiner sits in the back for 45mins watching you teach

Books you need to have (Links to Amazon)

Driving – the essential skills.

The Highway Code

Know Your Traffic Signs

Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors

The Driving Instructors Handbook

Who’s In The Driving Seat – The Driving Instructors Guide To Client Centred Learning

The Driving Instructors Ultimate Guide to Coaching Questions

How much will I really earn?

Here’s what the national schools don’t tell you…….

30 hours at £39 = £1170

Expenses: Fuel £80 per week, Franchise fee per week £50, total £130. You must supply your own car and have appropriate insurance.

£1040 earnings per week but remember this is a self employed job so this is before your Tax and National Insurance is deducted.So before Tax and National Insurance if you work 48 weeks a year you could earn £49920.

But remember that’s only if you maintain 30 hours a week, some weeks could be 20 hours some could be 40. You can expect good weeks and bad weeks so realistically it’s impossible to say exactly how much you will earn.

When you take into account that our franchise fee is less than most other Driving Schools it puts it into perspective just how many hours you would really need to do to earn what most Driving Schools claim you can earn, at the end of the day do you want to work 7 days a week to earn £40,000 per year and can they really supply you with that many pupils?

But, you are your own boss and can go on holiday whenever you choose, and work the hours you choose.

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