Instructor Training

Instructor Training with ClickDrive

Train to be a driving instructor

Your new career as a driving instructor starts here

Many people dream of changing their career and improving their lifestyle, but don't do anything about it until the opportunity has passed them by.

Your opportunity is right now!

The chance to gain a better work/life balance and choose the days and times you work is something that not many people have the luxury of.

All of our driving instructors can do just that!! And they are free from binding contracts!!

Train to be a driving instructor

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As a local family business, we very much have a vested interest in your future. It's important that we not only offer you top quality training to become a fully qualified Driving Instructor, but also offer a guaranteed position with our very successful driving school, if you choose to take it.

It's important that you do your research and understand the highs and lows of being a driving instructor. Just like pupils looking for a driving school, reviews are the best way to get a realistic view point of what it's really like. To ClickDrive, our driving instructors are everything. Without them, we simply wouldn't have a business so it's extremely important to us to know how they are feeling.

Not only do we keep in constant touch with our instructors but we regularly ask them to review us. They know they can be honest and we will always iron out any issues.

Becoming a Driving Instructor can be an extremely rewarding career path. There are many benefits, including complete flexibility over your life. You are totally in control of your own diary and the hours you work, Therefore giving you the ability to literally work around your life rather than have to run your life around work.

It's not all about the flexibility and monetary benefits. Teaching somebody to drive is extremely rewarding itself. As a Driving Instructor, you have the privilege of helping someone to gain that freedom and ultimately a new lease of life.

Fill in your details on our enquiry form to receive a no-pressure call from one of our experienced

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What does the course involve

In order to maximise your time and accelerate your learning, all training is carried out in a 1:1 basis. Our strategy is to offer quality tuition, and you will receive full focus from your trainer during your sessions.

The ADI qualifications are split into three separate tests:

Part 1 - Demonstrate you know the theory of driving and teaching in a car

Part 2 - Demonstrate you can drive to a very high standard

Part 3 - Demonstrate you can teach it to somebody else

You will begin the course with an assessment of your driving. Don't worry - it won't be perfect and we've seen it all before!

You will probably have picked up some habits and your driving will most likely need tweaking.

During the initial assessment, you will be given a full report that will show any areas of your driving that fall below the very high standard required. This will prove to be invaluable to an early stage as you will be able to practice in your own car, In between sessions with your trainer.

You will also receive a couple of practical sessions at this stage on the principles of teaching and learning, to give you a good insight in to the techniques used. You will cover topics such as; use of the duel controls, lesson planning,Watching your pupil effectively, and giving briefings. This will give you a very good overview of what being a driving instructor is actually like.

  • Part 1 - Theory test

    It is very easy to under - estimate the importance of studying correctly for the Theory Test. Some training organisations will tell you that all you need to do is revise the theory question bank and you'll be fine. Whilst you may pass the Theory Test using this method, you are very likely to struggle when it comes to the more challenging aspects of the Part 3 tests.

    Ideally you need to have a REALLY IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE of the theory behind driving and teaching in a car. If you don't know the information in the first place, how are you going to teach it to somebody!

    We would strongly advise. To take your time with the Part 1 test and put the effort in to really learn your stuff. You will generally then sail through the test, but also, you will be better prepared for the Part 3 test. This will ultimately save you money in the long run.

  • Part 2 - Test of your driving ability

    Now that you have been practicing the points raised on your driving assessment, you will now be well on your way to driving the DVSA way. DO NOT fall in to the trap of thinking the Part 2 test is just merely a more difficult learner driving test. You will have to drive to a very hight standard, and, when you pass the Part 2 test, you will be among the top 5% of drivers in the uk!

    Your training vehicle will be available on the day of your test, and your trainer will accompany you on the test if you wish to do so., If you use your own car for the test, its crucial that you inform your insurance company as cover for driving tests is generally not included and you may need to purchase extra cover. Your Part 2 test will last for app

    roximately 60 minutes, and during this time, you are allowed to make no more than six minor faults. A minor fault could be something as simple as not checking your blind spot when moving off from the side of a road.

  • Part 3 - Test of your instruction ability

    If you have reached this stage without the proper preparation, you will be in for a real shock!!. This is where you utilise everything you have learnt in Part 1 and Part 2, and bring it al to life. Some training companies will allow you to take Part 3 test when you are not fully prepared, and almost 'wing it' on the day.

Trust us - this will not work! If you are not properly prepared for this test, it will definitely be exposed on the day.

The best way of gathering and developing driving instructor skills is by taking faults, Q/A techniques, and giving feedback.

A DVSA examiner will watch you give a client-centred driving lesson lasting 45 mins to one of your pupils.Your pupil must drive for at least 40 mins of the lesson.

There is no substitute for quality training and far too many people are parting with large sums of money and not receiving the thorough preparation they deserve.

Most major training providers will operate with two, or ever three trainees in the car at once. Whist this may be more cost effective for the training company, it is not most effective for you!!. The best way to learn is to carry out the tasks yourself, rather than watch somebody else doing it.

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Hi I'm Erik, with 18 years Experience training driving instructors, you'll be in safe hands from start to finish. I'll support you every step of the way to ensure you gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed.

How much does it cost to train

You are not just investing in a training package; you are investing in a new career and a new lifestyle.

We offer our driving instructor training on a pay-as-you-go basis, where you pay for the train by lesson. This is charged at £50 per hour. This way, you only pay for the lessons you need and you will not be sold any hours that you don't need.

All of your training will be on a 1:1 basis, we will not have more that one trainee in the car at any time. This means you will receive the full attention from your driving instructor trainer.

We will provide you with a training pack which includes all your study/teaching materials you will need for all the tests along with progress cards to keep a track of your training for £195

Realistically, you will be expecting to pay on the region of £2,000 - £3,000 to complete your driving instructor trying and qualify as a driving instructor.

In addition to the training costs, you will need to pay for:

Part 1 test - currently £81 ( you can have as many attempts as you need)

Part 2 test - currently £111 ( you only have 3 attempts at this test)

Part 3 test - currently £111 ( You only have 3 attempts at this test)

Your "Green Badge" at point of qualification will be directly paid to the government - currently £300

We have many driving instructors currently working with ClickDrive who have paid large sums of money upfront to some of the national driving instructor training companies. Every single one of them had real problems getting the training they believed they had paid for. Most of them had to pay by the hour for a private instructor to get them though.

Common complaints include classroom training when they should have been on the road, 1 or even 2 fellow trainees in every on-road sessions, extreme difficulty in getting lessons booked....Nightmare!

We would be very happy to supply you with name and numbers so you can contact these instructors, and even suggest you do just that.

In addition, check out blogs & chatrooms for feedback and comments on how other people have fared with these ( and other) companies.

Whether you come to ClickDrive or not PLEASE don't hand over a large chunk of cash to ANYONE!

A good, Pay-As-You-Go instructor who will give you 1:1 training is the best way forward. If at any point you are to be unhappy, at least you can change school/instructors for the balance of your training (because you haven't paid thousands in advance!).

It is essential that you check out your chosen training provider to see what the prospects of work in your local area are once you've qualified as a driving instructor. Even the national driving schools such as Red, AA and BSM have very limited presence in our local area, with only a few vehicles between them

ClickDrive currently operate in nine different towns across Herts, Beds and Buck and we have over 20 qualified driving instructors working for us.

In todays market, a strong presence both online and in your local town in essential. Training providers will generally provide the earth, but look carefully at which driving school you see in your local town. If there are a lot of driving school cars. The driving instructors are generally very busy. This can only be a good thing!

Why do we have the edge?

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We have full time, EXPERT driving instructors at our Bedford office to take and book calls during office hours.

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We promise to get the maximum progress for our pupils out of each and every lesson

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We promise to get our pupils to test standard in as few lessons as possible

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We won't sell pupils any lessons they don't need

We know leaning to drive isn't cheap, so we try to offer the best possible value for money you can get. We want our pupils to be so happy with their ClickDrive experience that they recommend all their friends to us.... thats the secret to our growth!

Is this career right for me?

Contemplating a new career change can be a very exciting and nervous period, but carrying out necessary research before making such a life-changing decision is extremely important.

Great driving instructors need to have many qualities - being able to teach somebody how to driving is only one of those qualities!!

Ask yourself, " Does the following description sound like me?"

  • Could you remain calm, patient and sensitive in stressful situations?
  • Could you help someone conquer their nerves and build their confidence?
  • Can you communicate effectively with people of all ages and different cultural backgrounds?
  • Do you have a sense of humour?
  • Are you professional, organised and disciplined?
  • Do you want to be your own boss?
  • Are you willing to work hard and develop your own business?
  • Do you treat others with respect?
  • Are you able to provide a high level of customer service?

I suggest taking the following steps to assist you in making the correct decision:

Have an informal chat with us and ask EVERY SINGLE question you can think of. The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!

Research what other training companies have to offer and then you will be able to make an informed decision.

Look around the town you will be working in. Which driving schools do you see regularly?. You want to be sure that you will receive enough work once you have qualified.

Don't rush in to a decision

Even after conducting extensive research and commencing the train course, you may find that this career change is not for you.

There are some legal requirements to consider before you apply to become a driving instructor:

  • Are you over 21?
  • Have you held a full car driving licence for at least 4 years?

If the answer to any of these questions is "No", unfortunately you cannot proceed with becoming a driving instructor.

  • Have you ever been disqualified from driving or do you have more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence?
  • Have you ever been convicted on any Non-Motoring offences?

If the answer to any of these questions is " Yes", you may struggle with becoming a driving instructor. Please inform us if this is the case, and we will guide you through the next steps you need to take.

If you think that a career as a driving instructor is right for you, then fill in the form below

Jack Wetherill ClickDrive Instructor

"I chose to train with ClickDrive because I knew they only take on good instructors so it was in their interest to teach me to a high standard. It was stimulating, challenging, fun and – ultimately – very rewarding as I love my job as a fully qualified instructor. Throughout my training and since qualification I've really appreciated being part of a network of other 'Clickies' who supply tips and support whenever needed."

Jack Wetherill | Bedford

THE CLICKDRIVE MODEL FOR GENERATING NEW PUPILS WORLKS FANTASTICALLY WELL

When I was deciding to become a Driving Instructor, I was attracted to being my own boss and in charge of my own destiny. It was also important to me that I could influence youngsters to drive in a responsible and safe manner. When I was researching in to driving instructor training providers, I spoke to several companies, but most seemed more interested in my money than in me!

Now that I am a fully qualified Driving Instructor, I like the flexibility of being able to take a day off when I like, although it must be borne in mind that customer availability does influence working hours to some extent. When choosing a driving school to work with, it was very important to me that they were honest. ClickDrive have delivered this. I have always felt that both myself and my pupils have been treated honestly, fairly and professionally.

The ClickDrive model for generating new pupils works fantastically well. By working to the ClickDrive business plan, I get the vast majority of my pupils coming to me directly, but if ever I need more they are always available from the office... It's a bit like having a fail-safe parachute! It's great in that ClickDrive leave me alone to run my own business, they don't interfere but they are always there if ever I have any problems and everything is always dealt with quickly.

The franchise package with ClickDrive offers great value for money. The ClickDrive business model really works, and I value the availability of replacement cars, help and support, documentation, advice and my colleagues covering driving tests for me if I'm ill. I would definitely recommend ClickDrive to other driving instructors and those looking to become a driving instructor. ClickDrive are interested in the driving instructor, not just money. I don't feel like just another number in a bigger company and ClickDrive has managed to keep the family feel as it has grown.

Peter Dane | Letchworth

Erik Starosta ClickDrive Instructor
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