Driving Instructor Training

Thinking about helping others learn to drive? Talk to Road Pilot about your interest in becoming a driving instructor and the training options you want to explore.

Why Choose Us For Your Driving Instructor Training

Get Your Own Car

Road Pilot works closely with trusted dual-control vehicle specialists across the UK to provide driving instructors with **safe, dependable and instructor-ready vehicles**. Our fleet offers a carefully selected range of **new and nearly-new cars**, featuring popular training-friendly models such as the **Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20, Kia Picanto and Peugeot 208**. With Road Pilot, instructors can access **modern, reliable vehicles designed for everyday driving tuition**, helping create a comfortable and professional learning experience for both instructors and learners.

Earn Great Money

At Road Pilot, our instructors have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while benefiting from competitive lesson rates. Full-Time Instructor Potential: With a 36-hour working week, instructors could generate over £60,000 per year based on lesson revenue, before applicable costs and deductions. For instructors working up to 40 hours per week, the earning potential can be even greater, providing an excellent opportunity to develop a successful and flexible driving instruction career with Road Pilot.

Be Your Own Boss

With Road Pilot, you have the flexibility to create a working schedule that suits your lifestyle and your goals. Choose the days and hours that work best for you — whether that's early mornings, daytime lessons, evenings or weekends. You decide when you're available and how you structure your working week. Forget being tied to a fixed 9-to-5 schedule. With Road Pilot, you're in control of your time, your diary and your driving instructor career.

Become A Driving Instructor With Road Pilot

Who Are We Looking For?

Reliability

At Road Pilot, we believe reliability is at the heart of being a successful driving instructor. Students need to know they can depend on you, whether it’s turning up for lessons as agreed, keeping promises or providing consistent support throughout their learning journey.

Patience

Learning to drive can be challenging, and every student progresses differently. A great Road Pilot instructor understands this and takes the time to explain, encourage and support learners calmly,

Excellent Customer Service

Providing a great learning experience goes beyond teaching someone how to drive. We look for instructors who are friendly, approachable and professional, creating a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace.

A Passion for Meeting New People

No two students are the same. Working as a driving instructor means meeting people from different backgrounds, understanding their individual needs and adapting your teaching style. If you enjoy helping others develop new skills and achieve their goals, driving instruction could be the right career for you.

Key Requirements For Our Driving Instructors

Key Requirements to Become a Road Pilot Driving Instructor

Full Driving Licence

You must hold a full UK driving licence, or an approved equivalent foreign licence, and have held it for a minimum of three years.

Good Driving Record

You must not have received a driving ban within the past five years and should have no more than five penalty points on your licence. A responsible driving history is essential,

Our Driving Istructor Training Process

Part 1

ADI Part 1 is the first stage of becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). This is a theory-based examination set by the DVSA, designed to test your knowledge of road safety, traffic laws, the Highway Code, driving techniques and instructional skills. The test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, followed by a hazard perception test involving 14 video clips. You must demonstrate a strong understanding of driving standards and the ability to recognise developing hazards.

At Road Pilot Driver Training, we help you prepare for ADI Part 1 by developing your theoretical knowledge and understanding of the subjects covered in the examination. With structured learning, regular revision and practice questions, we aim to build your confidence and give you the best possible preparation for passing your first qualifying test.

Part 2

ADI Part 2 is the second stage of your instructor training and focuses on your practical driving ability. The DVSA examiner will assess your driving skills, vehicle control, road awareness, judgement and ability to demonstrate a consistently high standard of driving. The test lasts approximately one hour and includes an eyesight check, vehicle safety questions and an assessed practical drive.

At Road Pilot Driver Training, we help you develop the advanced driving skills and confidence needed to meet the DVSA’s required standard. Our training focuses on improving observation, planning, positioning, anticipation and decision-making, ensuring you can demonstrate safe, responsible and professional driving throughout your assessment.

Part 3

ADI Part 3 is the final qualifying stage before becoming a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor. This assessment focuses on your ability to teach a learner driver safely and effectively. During the test, a DVSA examiner will assess your instructional skills, communication, lesson planning, risk management and ability to identify and respond to a pupil’s learning needs. You will need to demonstrate that you can deliver a structured, effective and safe driving lesson.

At Road Pilot Driver Training, we support you in developing the teaching techniques and professional skills required to become a successful driving instructor. Our training focuses on lesson structure, effective communication, identifying driving faults, providing clear feedback and managing risk. We aim to prepare you to become a confident, knowledgeable and professional instructor who can help learners develop into safe and responsible drivers.

Trainee Licence

A trainee driving instructor licence, also known as a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) licence, allows you to gain valuable teaching experience and provide paid driving lessons while working towards becoming a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). It is an optional stage of the qualification process and is available to eligible candidates who have passed ADI Part 1 and Part 2 but have not yet passed ADI Part 3.

The licence is valid for six months and is commonly recognised by the pink badge displayed in the instructor’s vehicle. During this period, you must follow one of two DVSA training options: receive direct supervision from a qualified ADI for at least 20% of the lessons you deliver, or complete at least 20 hours of additional instructor training. This experience helps you develop your teaching methods, build confidence with real pupils and prepare for the final ADI Part 3 instructional ability test.
GOV.UK+2

At Road Pilot Driver Training, we can help guide you through the trainee licence stage, giving you the support and preparation needed to develop as an instructor and work towards achieving your full ADI qualification.