Become A Driving Instructor
Two ways to start your journey.
No hidden fees. No long contracts.
Pay once and train independently, or spread the cost over 24 weeks with our franchise pathway.
Start your new career as a driving instructor with Driverstation.
DVSA-aligned training with the freedom to choose your training path
Learners Are Waiting Months, And Instructors Are in Short Supply
With the DVSA urgently recruiting examiners, the need for driving instructors has never been higher. Train today and step into a career where demand is very high.
Why Become A Driving Instructor?
Be Your Own Boss
No one can control your work-life balance
Flexible Career
Work around your life
Start Earning
You build your skills while teaching
Teach 25 hours a week at £35 an hour for 48 weeks, and that’s around £42,000 gross a year.
So, How To Become A Driving Instructor?
✓ Before You Start
Eligibility
1 Part 1 — Theory Test
Your Part 1 Test
2 Part 2 — Driving Ability
Your Part 2 Test
3 Part 3 — Teaching Ability
Your Part 3 Test
Want the Full Picture Before You Decide?
Or View The DVSA Official Guide
ADI Training With Transparent Pricing
Franchise pathway
Choose your upfront payment
Low Upfront
£499
Today
Then £110/week
(24 weeks)
£799
Today
Then £100/week
(24 weeks)
High Upfront
£1,099
Today
Then £86/week
(24 weeks)
What’s included in the franchise pathway?
Full training course
Parts 1-3 online plus 50 in-car and 18 live online hours
Student supply
Pupils passed to you directly, no extra charge
Trainee licence support
12 in-car + 8 online hours
Ongoing Support
Shared support for all PDIs
1-1 support
When you need it
Materials
Branded rooftop sign + diagram book
Standalone training
Full ADI Training Course
£1,499
One Payment
Parts 1, 2 & 3 online materials. Pay once, train, qualify.
Part 1: Theory + DVSA test practice
Part 2: 8 hrs in-car training
Part 3: 30 hrs in-car training
Part 3: 10 hrs online sessions
No ongoing support after delivery
No leads or franchise access
No materials included
Our training course for Part 3
See The Full Part 3 Syllabus, 21 Lessons Mapped To The Test Categories
Driverstation · Part 3 Training
Lessons & Test Categories
How the 21 Part 3 lessons map to the three marking categories used in both the Part 3 test and the Standards Check.
Lesson Planning
What the examiner is assessing
Lessons that directly address this category
Risk Management
What the examiner is assessing
Lessons that directly address this category
Teaching & Learning Strategies
What the examiner is assessing
Lessons that directly address this category
Your business in one app
See The Instructor App You’ll Use To Run Your Driving School
Driverstation · The Instructor App
Run your driving school from one app
From your first paying pupil, you manage bookings, payments, pupil progress and what you can expect to earn in one place — on your phone or a laptop. Your pupils get their own login to confirm lessons and follow their progress.
Your day at a glance
Today’s lessons, this week’s hours and your active pupils — with each lesson’s paid status — the moment you open the app.
Plan your whole week
Book lessons, tests and your own training blocks. Green means paid, amber still to pay; lessons already taught turn solid. Pupils confirm upcoming lessons from their phone — a tick shows when they have.
Track every pupil to test standard
Rate competencies after each lesson; a readiness percentage shows how close they are. Your pupils see the same view in their own login.
Know what’s coming in
See what the lessons you’ve booked will earn in any month — what’s already paid and what’s still to come in — to plan your running costs and bookings.
The instructor app is included with the franchise pathway. If you choose Training independently on the standalone route, It can be arranged separately — just get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
What Other People Think
What our driving instructor trainees say
Driving Instructor Training FAQ
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What happens if I fail one of my DVSA tests?
You're allowed up to 3 attempts per test by the DVSA. If you need an additional attempt for part 3, we'll arrange 4 extra in-car hours and 1 hour online to prepare you. Your franchise contract simply continues; no new upfront payment required.
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Can I leave after I qualify?
Yes, completely. Once your 24 weekly payments are complete, you're free to leave with no further obligation. There's no long-term contract beyond the 24 weeks and no exit fee.
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What's included in the weekly payment?
Your weekly payment covers both your course repayment and your franchise fee. That means group support sessions, 1-1 support when you need it, pupils passed to you directly by Driverstation, and all training materials. Nothing is charged on top.
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What's the difference between standalone and franchise pathways?
Standalone is a clean one-off payment. You get all the training hours and online materials, and once delivered, we part ways. The franchise pathway spreads the cost over 24 weeks, includes your trainee licence support, materials, student leads, and ongoing support throughout your training period. It also includes access to the Driverstation app to manage your driving school business in one place.
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Can I stay after my contract is completed?
Yes. If you choose to stay with Driverstation after qualifying, we offer a simple rolling monthly arrangement at a reduced rate. No minimum term; cancel any time. Staying is entirely your choice.
We Need More Instructors!
For many trainees, the trainee licence period is the most demanding stage of the journey.
The franchise route provides structure, guidance, and access to learners during this critical period, allowing you to start earning from lessons while you train, with the freedom to stay or leave once fully qualified.
Why Train With Driverstation?
Our programme is split into 3 courses to align with the DVSA tests
- DVSA-Aligned Training Structure: Our training is built around DVSA expectations for Parts 1, 2, and 3, with no shortcuts, reduced hours, or rushed preparation.
- One Programme, No Pressure: Everyone follows the same core training. No upselling, no different treatment based on the route you choose, and no push to commit before you're ready.
- Your Choice, Your Timeline: Train independently or spread the cost through our franchise pathway: no forced commitments and the freedom to leave once you finish the short contract.
- Transparent, Cost-Based Pricing: Every cost is explained upfront and tied directly to training, support, or materials. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
- Support When It Actually Matters: The trainee licence period is where most people struggle. Our structure, guidance, and optional access to learners make that stage significantly easier.
- Driving School App: Get access to the Driverstation App to run your driving school business.