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Find driving instructors near you who are approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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.
Check if you can become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and what you need to do to qualify.
Apply to start qualifying as an approved driving instructor (ADI) with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test
Find training courses to qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
How to get and use a trainee driving instructor licence to help you qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI)
Update your personal details on the approved driving instructor (ADI) register and publish your details for learner drivers to see.
Apply for a trainee driving instructor licence to help you prepare for the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test
Complain about an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you're not happy with their service or behaviour
Train people to become driving instructors by joining the official register of driving instructor training (ORDIT) - including the assessments you have to pass.
Renew or re-register an approved driving instructor (ADI) registration - online or by post and the fees
Get a criminal record check if you’re an approved driving instructor (ADI) and want to renew your registration
Who can teach you to drive, practising with friends and family, driving lessons, insurance, using L and P plates.
Fees for taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) qualifying tests, and registering as an ADI with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Report someone who is not a qualified and registered driving instructor but is charging for driving lessons
How to become a large goods vehicle (LGV) instructor to provide training to people learning to drive lorries
Take voluntary continuing professional development (CPD) to keep your approved driving instructor (ADI) skills up to date.
Taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 2 test - what you need to bring and what happens during the test.
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