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BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Train to teach - become your own boss

TRAINING AT HALCYON DRIVING SCHOOL

Learn at your own pace with our training packages

Start training as a driving instructor now, and become your own boss. Train at your own pace, and once your training is complete you can work what you want, when you want. We provide training for all stages of becoming a driving instructor and support you throughout your journey - and offer a franchise with us on completion of your training.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

These are the main things that are essential to become a driving instructor.

FULL UK LICENSE

You need to have held a full UK license for at least 3 years. However, you can start your training 6 months before your 3 year anniversary.

21 YEARS OF AGE

You need to be at least 21 before you can supervise any leaner driver.

EYESITE

You should be able to read a normal sized number plate from 27.5 meters

NO CONVICTIONS

You should have no convictions that would prevent you joining the ADI register. You will need to complete an enhanced DBS when registering to train to become a driving instructor.

SO WHAT NEXT?

How does the journey to becoming a driving instructor work?

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APPLY TO BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

The first stage of starting your training is registering to become a driving instructor. You will need to apply for a DBS check and register with the the DVSA. Read all the information at the Gov.uk website

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START YOUR TRAINING

Once you have applied to the DVSA you can then start revising for your Part 1 theory test. We will provide you with all the information, training and support to successfully pass all 3 stages.

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START TRAINING REAL STUDENTS

After you have successfully passed both parts 1 and 2 tests, you will start your 40 hours in-car part 3 instructional ability training. When you have completed the 40 hours training, you have the opportunity to apply for a PDI (potential driving instructor) badge. With this, you can start teaching real learners and earn money - to gain even more hands on experience before your final part 3 test.

HOW MUCH DOES TRAINING COST

Pay per hour or package offers

£40/ £75

1 Hour/ 2 Hour

Pay per hour for 1-2-1 training for both parts 2 and 3

£995

Full Package

Full training for parts 2 and 3, all on a 1-2-1 basis. Test fees not included.

£111 PER TEST

Part 2 and Part 3

The DVSA test fee for parts 2 and 3. 
Part 1 theory test is £81

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Leave your details below and one of our team will contact you for a chat and arrange your training.

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