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Find driving instructors near you who are approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Apply to start qualifying as an approved driving instructor (ADI) with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Check if you can become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and what you need to do to qualify.

Find training courses to qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)

You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for car driving lessons.

• Updated: 13 August 2025

Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)

Train people to become driving instructors by joining the official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) - including the assessments you have to pass.

• Updated: 29 November 2023

You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for lessons. You can do this as part of a driving school or by setting up your own business.

Update your personal details on the approved driving instructor (ADI) register and publish your details for learner drivers to see.

Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test