To Become a Driving Instructor You Must

Have held a full UK or European union licence for 4 years and have not been disqualified from driving at any time within that period. (A foreign full licence will count under the exchange scheme).

Must be a fit and proper person.

Be able to read a number plate from a minimum distance of 27.5m (90ft)

Pass all examinations and pay all fees.

Part 1
The first test consists of a question bank and a hazard perception test. The theory test consists of 100 questions that are split into four bands of 25 questions. You must obtain a minimum pass mark of 20 in each band. The overall pass mark is 85%. The hazard perception test consists of 14 clips and you must obtain a pass mark of 57%.

Part 2
The practical test is conducted at the driving test centre, the test consists of an eyesight test, show me tell me questions and the driving test. You are allowed 6 driving faults but one or more serious or dangerous faults will result in a fail. You only have 3 attempts from the date you passed the part one.

Part 3
The part three is designed to assess your ability to give quality instruction in a role-play scenario. The test is in two parts and you must pass both parts at the same test. You only have 3 attempts from the date you passed the part one.

Quality Driver Training can offer 1-1 tuition for all parts of the examination process or individual parts if required.

Our trainer has over twelve years experience in the field of driver training, passed the DIA diploma in driver instruction, passed the diamond special test, is a diamond advanced examiner and is fleet registered.

All course material can be supplied and structured to your own requirements as part of your 1-1 training.

Our development training can also be useful to help driving instructors improve their structured training for preparation towards the check test.