Become a Driving Instructor

Yes, if you meet a few minimum requirements. You need to be over 21, and have held a full driving licence for at least 3 years. Your driving record matters too, DVSA typically starts raising concerns at 5 or more points within the last 3 years, though it's assessed case by case rather than an automatic ban, and a past criminal record doesn't automatically rule you out either. The most reliable way to check your own situation is DVSA's official eligibility tool: Check if you can become a driving instructor (GOV.UK)

Yes, for the right person. As a self-employed instructor, you set your own diary, work the hours that suit you, and build the business around your life rather than the other way round. UK driving instructors typically earn somewhere between £25,000 and £45,000 a year, depending on how many hours you work, what you charge, and your business costs, car, insurance, fuel. It varies a lot by instructor. Enquire for a chat about what that could realistically look like for you.

No, you don't need any prior teaching experience to become a driving instructor, though it can help if you have it. What actually matters more is patience, clear communication, and a genuine willingness to learn how to teach, not a background in it. Training with Instruct IQ is tailored to you, your existing experience, and your individual needs, so whether you're starting from scratch or bringing transferable skills, the training meets you where you are.

Yes, training with Instruct IQ is flexible within daytime hours, Monday to Friday, and built to work around your existing commitments rather than a fixed course structure. You're also not left to study alone in between, guided self-study support is provided through The PDI School, so you've got structure even outside of your in-car training time. Once qualified, plenty of instructors choose to work part-time too, building their business around the hours that actually suit their life, rather than treating it as an all-or-nothing career change.

1 to 1 ADI training is £50 per hour. This is currently delivered by Josh Holleran, based in Wiltshire. Enquire to check availability.