Check if you can become an instructor
- Read about driving instructor responsibilities
- Check you're eligible to become a driving instructor
- Read about driving instructor responsibilities
- Find out about the skills and knowledge you need
Apply to become a driving instructor
You must get a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to start your application, even if you already have one.
Get a trainer
Get a registered trainer to help you prepare for the 3 qualifying tests.
Take the theory test (ADI Part 1)
- Revise and practise for your test
- What you need for your test
- Find a theory test centre
- Book your test £81
Once you've passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you'll have to start the whole process again.
Take the driving ability test (ADI part 2)
- What happens during the test
- What you need for your test
- Find a driving test centre
- Book your test £111
Get practice teaching
If you’ve passed ADI part 2 you have the option to apply for a 6 month trainee licence to get experience teaching students.
Take the instructional ability test (ADI part 3)
- What happens during the test
- What you need for your test
- Find a driving test centre
- Book your test £111
Register and start working as an instructor
Once you've passed the tests you must register within 12 months.
When you have your certificate you can start charging for lessons. You can either:
- join a driving school
- set up your own business
You'll have at least one standards check every 4 years. You also need to renew your registration and get a new DBS check every 4 years.
- Find out about ADI standards checks
- Renew your registration £300
- Improve your skills as an instructor
