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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)

Research carried out with approved driving instructors about how many pupils they're teaching, and their attitudes towards mock driving tests.

• Updated: 3 December 2024

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

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

Complain about an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you're not happy with their service or behaviour

Find out if you can become a motorcycle instructor 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.

When you can be suspended as a driving instructor and compensation you can claim if you are not removed from the register

Book your approved driving instructor (ADI) or become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer.