What You Need To Know

To start the Approved Driving Instructor qualifying process you will need to have had a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) obtained through DVSA`s contractor, Capita Recruitment Vetting Service (CRVS).

To become a driving instructor you must have held a full licence for 4 years (a foreign or automatic licence can count towards the 4 years).  Be able to read a vehicle number plate from a minimum of 27.5 metres (90 feet). Pass the Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency 3 part driving instructor examination.

If your licence has penalty points (generally a maximum of 4) it is unlikely to affect your application.  Penalty points already spent will not count. To become a driving instructor you must not have been disqualified during the last 4 years, not even for one day.

Driving Instructor ADI Tests

The first test is in two parts the theory test and a hazard perception test.  The theory test consists of 100 multiple choice questions. There are 4 bands to this test each requiring a pass-mark of 80%.  The overall pass mark for this part of the test is 85%.  You are given 1½ hours to complete this test.  The hazard perception test consists of 14 video clips  and the pass mark is 57 out of a possible 75.  You are given a further 20 minutes for this test. The cost to sit both parts of the test is £90 and can be taken as many times as necessary.

The second test is a driving & eyesight test which is conducted by a Driving & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)  Supervising Examiner and lasts approximately 1 hour.  You will be required to demonstrate your ability to drive and manoeuvre the car safely and under control.  To pass you must not commit more than six minor or one serious fault. The cost to take this test is £111 and can be taken up to three times.

The third test is your ability to teach learner drivers which is conducted by a DVSA Supervising Examiner and lasts approximately 1 hour.  The examiner will role play the part of a learner driver, the Instructor is marked amongst other things on how they identify and correct mistakes.  The cost to take this test is £111 and can be taken up to three times.

‘Head And Shoulders Above’

[testimonial authorname=”Mark O’Sullivan, ADI ” authorposition=”Coventry” ]‘Compared to the company I started my instructor training with, 4 Wheelz are head and shoulders above them. I felt I left each session having achieved something and not frustrated as was my previous experience. H’s attention to detail is second to none and he left no stone unturned ensuring I went for my part 3 test fully prepared. I can thank H and all the 4 Wheelz staff for getting me to an ADI’[/testimonial]

‘Same Excellent Standard’

[testimonial authorname=”Craig Barnsley ADI” authorposition=”Wordsley” ]‘After passing parts 1 & 2 with 4 Wheelz, I found the training for part 3 to be at the same excellent standard. My training officer H fully supported me as he guided me through all the training levels, giving me the confidence to pass part 3. Many thanks’[/testimonial]

A Career In Driving Instruction Offers :-

• Job security vacancies at most national and local driving schools
• Flexible working hours tailor your lessons around your life style
• Excellent rates of pay earn over £30k per annum
• Job satisfaction teach people to drive and see their joy when they pass
• A company car not all driving schools supply company cars
• A choice of companies to work for choose from national or local schools
• Your own driving school business operate your own driving school from home
• A chance to meet different people every day

We Have ORDIT Registered Driving Instructor Trainers In These & Surrounding Areas: Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Cannock, Dudley, Halesowen, Redditch, Solihull, Stafford, Stourbridge, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton.

‘Properly Structured Training’

[testimonial authorname=”Prashanth Sreekanta ADI” authorposition=”Walsall” ]‘Faultless training & support I received from H & Barry for all 3 parts to achieve my ADI qualification. Thorough & properly structured training allowed me to track my progress. Both H & Barry were there for anything I needed as were all the staff at 4 wheelz. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone who wishes to become an ADI or simply learn to drive to 4 Wheelz.[/testimonial]

‘Excellent’

[testimonial authorname=”Ian Hodder ADI” authorposition=”Birmingham” ]‘When looking at the training opportunities available from various companies, 4 Wheelz stood out from the crowd. They offered a professional and personal service. They were supportive right from the enquiry stage and have continued to support me in a professional yet friendly manner throughout the training process. The training program is excellent.’[/testimonial]