DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING TO BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
To become a driving instructor you must meet the following Driving Standards Agency (DSA) requirements. You must,
1. have held a licence full licence for at least three years,
2. be able to read a number plate where the letters are 79.44mm from 27.5 m (90 ft),
3. be a fit and proper person to have your name entered onto the official driving instructor register (ADI). All convictions including motoring offences still in force, may be taken into account when assessing your suitability,
4. pass the compulsory three part examinations.
There are 3 tests that you will also be required to pass:
Part 1 A theory test conducted at one of the DSA test centres throughout the UK. 100 multiple choice questions, a pass mark of 85% is needed. You have 1 1/2 hours to complete,
Part 2 Practical driving test conducted from one of the DSA test centres. This requires a very high standard of driving, and lasts about 1 hour. You are allowed a maximum of 6 minor faults,
Part 3 Test of instructional ability which involves role play by the examiner as two different pupils (designed to be similar to real driving lessons). Again taken with a DSA examiner from one of the test centres. A very high standard of instruction must be demonstrated to qualify (clarity and correctness is vital). The test lasts approximately 1 hour.
After you have completed and passed the above tests, you will have qualified to become a driving instructor. You can expect average earnings of £700 for working 25 x 1-hour driving lessons based on your lessons at £28.00 an hour(less all expenses and tax).