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Red Driving School say you can earn £30,000 a year as a Driving Instructor - here's how to do it!
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
FACTS
> There have never been so many qualified instructors (about 40,000 compared to 30,000 in 1993))
> The number of 17 year olds is falling year on year
> Lesson prices have risen from around £12 per hour in 1993 to £21 per hour in 2008
> At times of economic downturn and rising unemployment, the number of trainee instructors invariably rises - at the same time as fewer pupils can afford lessons.
There have never been so many adverts encouraging people to train as Driving Instructors. Red Driving School in particular are running a major tv campaign. So what's the truth? Is it easy to become an Instructor? How much can I earn as a driving instructor? Is it really possible to earn up to £40,000 as a driving instructor? Or is it all just sales talk? Our site is aimed to give you some real answers.
This site is not linked to any Driving Instructor Training organisation, so hopefully you can get honest, unbiased information from people who are actually involved in the Learner Driver business but who are not trying to part you from your cash! Amongst the most well known Driving Instructor training organisations are BSM, The Instructor College / Red Driving School and LDC.
Getting Started
Starting a training course is easy. All you need is a full UK driving licence, to be over 21 and have 3 years driving experience. But it's not so easy to qualify as an Instructor. Ask your potential trainer for an assessment.
There are three driving instructor (ADI) exams to pass, called Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Find out more. Remember no one can guarantee that you will pass all three exams.
Once you've passed Part 2 you can get a trainee (pink) licence before attempting Part 3. There are strict terms as to how you may operate under a trainee licence. Nearly all instructors are self-employed. View our franchises page to find out how much you can expect to earn with a franchise.
Franchises
When comparing organisations offering Instructor Training, bear in mind that you will need to find out about the franchise they offer, as you will need this to get a trainee licence. Some establishments may have a lower training fee, but higher franchise for trainee instructors.
It is advisable to shop around, not so much for the best deal, but for the instructor training school that is going to provide you with what you need. We have a directory of instructor trainers and training organisations. The fact that they are in our directory is not an endorsement. There is a voluntary regulatory scheme called ORDIT, designed to ensure that instructor training organisations meet minimum standards.
Fees
Some Training Organisations offer an all in fee, for all 3 parts, others allow you to pay for each part as you go. Some offer "unlimited" driving instructor training whenever you want it, others set a cap on how many hours your fixed fee has paid for. You can expect to pay up to £3,500 in training fees with some organisations.
Let us have your views. Latest views here
I will certainly do some more research before I sign up with Red Driving School - JB Leeds
I'm looking at a local driving school who charge a lot less than £3500 - Steve, London
I guess if there's more people out of work now, less people will afford to learn - Abs, Milton keynes
