BECOME A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
Why train with us?
We pride ourselves in providing excellent training to our potential driving instructors with flexible payment options. You'll get a personal training plan before you start your training so you can fit your classes in around your job & family commitments. If you need to change things, we can be flexible & move sessions around your availability. All in-car training is delivered on a one to one basis with a qualified instructor trainer & will be tailored to your needs. We will provide you with training resources to get you started. This includes access to our free theory training so you will not have to fund any apps or CD-ROM.
SOS Driver Training is the heart of all your ADI training needs. Our goal to strive you to successfully to become driving instructors with our full support & knowledge. All training offered is align with the DVSA National Standard for Driver & Rider Training syllabus, & marked against your own performance & development plan. All training offered is a client-fashion suited to the specific needs of the client & training requirements.
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We also provide Rescue Training in which we help PDIs let down by other other instructor training companies
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Why become a qualified driving instructor?
Earn between £30,000 - £60,000 a year
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Be your own boss & set your own hours
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Work when you want, full /part time, Take days off when you want
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Work around your current commitments such as children, family, partners, existing job, part time job, hobbies & more
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Every day presents a different challenge
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Meet new people every day
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Job satisfaction, seeing pupils pass their driving test & teaching them safe driving for life
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Pursue extra qualifications once you have qualified & go into further driver training such as instructor training, fleet training, classroom training & more
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What requirements do I need to become a driving instructor?
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You should be at least 21 years of age
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Have held a full car licence for 3 years or more
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Have not been banned or disqualified from driving in the last 4 years
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You should have no more than 5 or more penalty points
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You have to complete and pass a Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check
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How do I become a qualified driving instructor?
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To become a qualified Driver and Vehicles Standard Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), you are required to pass the DVSA examination, which is in three parts. After passing the Theory Test (Part 1) you will need to pass two Practical Tests (Part 2 & 3) within 2 years.
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Part 1 A computer based multiple choice theory test (100 questions) and hazard perception test. You are required to pass both and will need to score 85/100 & 57/75 respectively.
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Part 2 A practical driving test designed to evaluate your driving ability. The exam lasts for one hour and you must not concede more than 6 driving faults to pass. This is the stage at which you can consider a Trainee Licence and earn while you learn.
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Part 3 A practical instructional test designed to instruct a student. The examiner observes you training a learner or a full licence holder from the back seat of your vehicle.
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PDIS, Are you experiencing substandard training and not getting the help & support you need from your current trainer or driving school. if so, I offer Part 2/3 rescue training to give you the best chance of getting through successfully. Please get in touch
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ADIs, Do you have a Standards Check coming up?
Or have you failed your Standards Check?
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I can help you and show you practical solutions to guide and aid you to put the 17 competences into practice. Contact me for further details.
THE BENEFITS OF TRAINING WITH SOS
1. ONE TO ONE TRAINING
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Unlike most training providers who want the training to be done on a 2:2:1 basis which is known as a buddy up system, you’ll be trained 1:2:1, no sharing. You’ll have your own personal ORDIT trainer to guide and support you throughout your course.
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2. ORDIT TRAINER
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You’ll have a qualified instructor trainer who is listed on the DVSA’s Offical Register of Driving Instructor Trainers – ORDIT.
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3. STUDY MATERIALS​
We’ll provide you training sources to get you started including the latest theory app software, and other supporting materials which you can find of benefit.
4. 40 HOURS IN-CAR TRAINING
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You’ll get 40 hours of 1:2:1 practical in–car training with your trainer. You’ll receive regular feedback so you’re know how you’re doing and where to improve.
5. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
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You can choose to apply for a Trainee Licence so you can start gaining valuable work experience to help you prepare for your final exam.
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6. FLEXIBLE
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You’ll be able to train around work and family commitments. Location for training will also be discussed and agreed We’ll arrange a training plan to suit your needs.
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7. FULL SUPPORT
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Your trainer will be there for you throughout your journey giving you full support, partial advice and mentoring once you have qualified. We are always here for you when you need us. No call centre using a script. You’re not just a number unlike other training providers and national driving schools. There are no tied in contracts with endless coursework to complete. Your training course has been designed with simplicity and effectiveness in mind. We are here to help you succeed in your quest of becoming a Fully Qualified Approved Driving Instructor.
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8. FREE CONSULTATION
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We understand all the confusion over choosing a career path including all the questions that you may wish to ask that are not in this guide. We offer a FREE consultation which can be done either on a Zoom meeting or face to face in a convenient location for an informal chat about your goals and needs.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the training. Ossie has been a superb coach and mentor who has patiently explained every step of the process and ensured I have understood fully what is required to reach my goal to qualify. If you want to train to become an instructor then SOS Driver Training is your the one to call."
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Nic
Passed Part 3 first time - Bedford