Is anyone here a driving instructor? I'm thinking of taking it up as a part time job and want some advice?

Question

Already work full time as a firefighter and am thnking of doing it on my days off

I've found a company that provide the car, tax, insurance and maintenance on the car and pay a wage of £10 per hour which would be perfect for me as I'm a full time firefighter and want to do it as a part time job

Answer 1

I passed out this year as an ADI.

The part one test (theory and hazard perception) was quite easy.
You need 85 out of 100 for the theory and 58 out of 75 for the H.P.

The part two requires you to pass an advanced driving test. The test takes one hour, and you have to drive to quite a high standard, also pass all five manoeuvres.

The part three test of instructional ability is a pig, very hard to pass. (pass rate 30%).

You get three attempts at each part. If you dont pass one part after three attempts, you have to wait two years, then you have to pass all three parts again.

The course is very expensive and can cost as much as £2000.

But if you pass you can earn £20 per hour plus.

The problem I am having now, is finding driving candidates to teach. Advertising is so expensive.

Hope this has helped. If you need to know anything else, e-mail.

Answer 2

First you have to pass three tests.
1 Rules and regs. not too hard.
2 Advanced driving test. Very hard.
3 How to teach. not too hard
when you compleat these you get your licence
Now you try to earn some money.
To do 10 hours of lessons you need 16+ hours of free time, so its not much good for part time.
You need special insurance, dual controls, cost of petrol, which will be a lot more with learners driving, wear and tear on the vehicle, not a good idea.

Answer 3

You do need to qualify as an instructor before you can give lessons., not good for doing on days off as most people will want a regular lesson, i.e. every Wed at 14:30, not wed one week, friday the next, miss a week, then Tuesday. Also you have to be availabe to take you learner to his/her test on the day and at the time the testing centre say.

Answer 4

Its a lot of hard work for a part time job, because you have to have 3 years experience and then take tests too to see if you are able to teach well...i think its something like 75 questions on the test...hard work, but i hope you do well and get what you want :)

Btw, im going to apply for that job when the time comes!

Answer 5

You seem to have all the answer at hand what advice in particular you are requiring?

Answer 6

go onto a driving site such as AA and you can find out on there good luck

Answer 7

make sure you have nerves of steel and plenty of paracetamol for the numerous headaches that will occur!!!! good luck

Answer 8

ive heard only negative stuff about it.