Driving Instructor Training

Coming into the driving instruction industry is something that should not be taken lightly. You may think you can drive well and teaching somebody to do the same is easy, however the final pass rate at the moment, October 2025, is falling below 35%.

There are several factors for this figure to be so low

1. There is no official training body for driving instructors, unqualified individuals can present themselves as trainers to trainee instructors. The lack of an official training authority allows anyone to claim they can train new instructors resulting in poorly prepared candidates being presented to the Part 3 test.                                                                                            
2. The large national driving schools, faced with overwhelming demand for learner driving lessons, are enlisting instructors who receive very little training, exploiting their own interpretation of the DVSA's rules for trainee instructors. This then leads to the trainees falling short at the Part 3 test.                                                                                           
3. There are people embarking on the journey to become a driving instructor who are trying to go through the process as cheaply as possible, taking little to no training, and expecting to reach the DVSA's standard by applying the absolute minimum effort, then falling short at the Part 3 test.                                                                                                                                                             
4. Attitude towards the qualification process is 'I just need to pass the tests', leading to test focussed learning which undermines the skills required for real success.                      

1. Set your own personal goal and list what you will need to do to achieve it.
2. Speak to as many driving schools as possible, both national and independent to see who can give you the most relevant help to achieve your goal.
3. Be wary of sales people who try to sell introductory offers, you dont get anything for nothing, no matter how they try and convince you otherwise.
4. Check out any social media and or reviews relevant to the schools you are talking to.
5. Apply for a DBS and to become a driving instructor here  https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-become-a-driving-instructor

Elaine has undertaken a 'Train the Trainer' course and can guide you through the whole training process. She is passionate about bringing people into the industry who want to educate the new drivers of the future and help increase road safety.

Drop her a message and she can answer any queries you may have or arrange a free no obligation meeting with you to discuss your future as a driving instructor.

instructortraining@learnwithelaine.co.uk

More information can be found here:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/whats-involved-in-being-a-driving-instructor

www.safedrivingforlife.info/becoming-approved-driving-instructor.