The most frequently asked questions;

Q: How long does it take to qualify?

A: This all depends on your commitement and the waiting times between DSA test appointments but it can be done in about four to nine months.

Q: Who will be my trainer because I don't want different trainers to train me.

A: No need to worry, at Oakwell Peter does all this type of training personally, and he does it all on a 1:1 basis. From start to finish you have the Oakwell guarantee that you will have Peter throughout all your Part 1, 2 and 3 training. 

Q: How qualified is the trainer and how do you know who is good and who isn't - it is all so confusing.

A: You will have to use your own judgement on this, however you can take a few steps for your own peace of mind, just ask them: 

1) Are they on the DSA ORDIT register, if they are ask to see the DSA ORDIT certificate.
 
2) Is the trainer DSA ORDIT registered or driving school. 

3) What checktest grade is the trainer (6 being the highest).

4) What qualifications do they have and can you see them.

Application for registration - In order to start the qualification process, all candidates should obtain the ADI starter pack, "Your road to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor". This can be ordered from the DSA. This pack contains the ADI 14 information booklet and ADI 3 application form. The three - part exam must be taken and passed within two years of passing the theory / hazard perception test and in the following order:

 The money you earn is entirely in your hands, for example:

Typical weekly earnings

Gross income for 40 hours @ £20:00 per hour = £800

Deductions per week

Fuel                                                                £75

Inland Revenue / National Insurance                 £75

To purchase and insure the car                         £85

Driving Instruction is not only financially rewarding, but it also offers various employment options i.e. Full time, Part time, Self employed, or going to work for a national school on a franchise basis. 

We have trained many ADI's who are succesfully running their own driving schools and have never looked back.


REMEMBER YOU CAN PAY UP FRONT FOR YOUR TRAINING OR ON A "PAY AS YOU GO" (PAYG) BASIS.

       ALL TRAINING IS CARRIED OUT ON A 1:1 BASIS

Become a DSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)

You must: hold a full British or Northern Ireland unrestricted car driving licence; have held it for a total of four out of the past six years prior to entering the Register after qualifying, but: - a foreign driving licence, an automatic car driving licence or a provisional licence held after passing the driving test, all count towards the four years; not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the four years prior to being entered in the Register; be a fit and proper person to have your name entered in the Register; and pass the Register qualifying exam; register within 12 months of passing Part 3. "A New Career" - "A secure future" - "My own boss" The Oakwell School of Motoring Approved Driving Instructors Training Course Information Booklet provides comprehensive information on the procedure that is necessary to gain the ADI qualification.                         "This booklet is free of charge" There are now more cars on the road and thats a fact, there are now more people wanting to learn to drive. Driving regulations are becoming more complicated, driving tests are more complex and difficult to pass.

 The financial rewards are satisfying and pleasing.

There are about 1,600,000 Driving Tests conducted each year, this figure alone highlights the need for good quality driving instructors.

Good quality instructors can and do diversify into teaching:

Learners.
Instructor Training.
ADI Part 1,2 and 3 Training.
ADI Part 1,2 and 3 remedial Training.
ADI Trainers Courses (Train the Trainers).
Fleet Training.
Driver Improvement Training.
Advanced Driver Training.
Classroom Presentations.
Pass Plus Training.
Motorway Training.

HOW MUCH WORK DO YOU THINK THERE IS FOR A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR.