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

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.

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

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

How to get and use a trainee driving instructor licence to help you qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI)

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

• Updated: 12 May 2026

Apply for a trainee driving instructor licence to help you prepare for the approved driving instructor (ADI) part 3 test

Fees for taking the approved driving instructor (ADI) qualifying tests, and registering as an ADI with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

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