Driving Instructor Training

driveJohnson’s is an established driving school that provides approved driving instructor training courses for anyone that is considering a change of career and wants to become a qualified driving instructor.

To successfully become an approved driving instructor (ADI), you must first successfully pass all three sections of the driving instructor training tests. Part 1 of your training will cover your theory, then moving onto parts 2 and 3 which cover your ability to drive and your ability to teach respectively.

To find out about our latest prices and offers to become a driving instructor, visit: Become a driving instructor.

There is a national shortage of driving instructors since Covid-19. Now is your time!

100% success with our driving instructor training courses

You’ll get the best possible training to get you on the path to your new career as an approved driving instructor. Once you pass, we’ll give you priority when applying for driveJohnson’s driving school franchise.

  • driveJohnson’s is accredited by the DVSA’s Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers (ORDIT).
  • Nobody has failed the part 2 or 3 test three times with us meaning they can’t qualify as a driving instructor. Did you know the average pass rate for the part 3 test is around 30%?
  • All of our driving instructor trainers hold a grade A from their most recent standards check.
  • We will never sub your training out to an external training provider we don’t know, like many companies do.
  • Fast track courses available or choose to learn at a steady pace that suits!
  • National shortage of driving instructors after Covid-19. driveJohnson’s needs you!
  • We provide all the resources you need to qualify FREE online.
  • Pay over 3-4 instalments on most of our courses
  • Pay a deposit today and secure a trainer for your area immediately. We never over book our trainers!
  • Trainee licence opportunity – earn while you complete your training.

About our driving instructor training

All of our driving instructor trainers are carefully chosen. When you join us you will receive access to our online Training Zone which is exclusive to anyone paying us for instructor training.

Before you join, speak to the owner of the company Anthony Johnson, grade A 51/51 (The highest grade you can get) and ORDIT registered, rather than a sales person. Not convinced? Then ask to talk to our head of instructor training. He’s avery well known Ex DSVA ADI examiner. All driving instructor training is overseen by the owner and our head of training which is why we have a 100% success (based on never having a trainee fail the part 2 or 3 three times).

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Training Videos
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Training costs and how it works

We have three very successful ways to train to become a driving instructor with driveJohnson’s. All courses are 50 hours. We also welcome partly trained PDIs from other training providers.

For each course, you can either pay in full or a deposit.

Option 1: Most popular Fast Track Local 1-2-1

About the course

Receive 50 hours of 1-2-1 training close to where you live with one of our approved driveJohnson's trainers.

Time frame

Most trainees complete this course within 6 to 12 weeks of signing up.

Deposit payment schedule

£588 Initial deposit payment
£587 after passing Part 1
£587 after passing Part 2
£587 after 10 hours of Part 3 training
Pay in full
£2349 £2699
Pay the deposit
£588

Option 2: Fast Track Travel 2-1

About the course

You will need to be prepared to travel for your training so we can help you complete the course as quickly as possible. Your Part 2 training will be one-to-one, and you will be paired with a trainee on your Part 3 training. You should be reasonably flexible on this course and be prepared to complete the Part 2 training in 1 week and the Part 3 over the course of 1 to 3 weeks.

Time frame

In many cases, we can have you trained and teaching on a trainee licence within 4 to 8 weeks when you choose this course.

Deposit payment schedule

£462 Initial deposit payment
£462 after passing Part 1
£462 after passing Part 2
£462 after 10 hours of Part 3 training
Pay in full
£1848 £1999
Pay the deposit
£462

Option 3: Go at your own pace 1-2-1

About the course

Many trainees like to take the course at a pace which suits them. Choose to start with just 2-4 hours a week or increase the tempo when you get the Part 3. This course is perfect for those who want to work around an existing job. All of your training will be one to one.

Time frame

Most trainees complete this course within 3-6 months of signing up, but can take longer if they wish. If you want to speed it up, then your trainer can do up to 10 hours a week with you. You should consult your trainer in advance if you would like to increase the training sessions each week.

Deposit payment schedule

£574 Initial deposit payment
£575 after passing Part 1
£575 after passing Part 2
£575 after 10 hours of Part 3 training
Pay in full
£2299 £2599
Pay the deposit
£574

Option 4: Partly trained, pay as you go

We have many trainees coming to driveJohnson's needing a second opinion, some needing help on their last attempt at the Part 3 and others who want to join our driving instructor franchise and finish their training with us too.

If you are coming to us after completing your initial 50 hours training then we can still help you and these will be your training rates.

You can pay in blocks of 10 hours to save money in the long run, or top up by the hour.

10 hour block
£480
1 hour top up
£50

What happens after you pay?

  • Once you make a payment, you will receive a welcome email with login details to our online training zone and details on how to progress with the course.
  • Within 24 hours, our head of instructor training will call you to introduce themselves and welcome you to our Instructor Training Programme. They will run through your circumstances in more detail and make sure you are comfortable with the next steps in becoming a driving instructor.
  • Over the phone and by email, you will receive guidance whenever you need it from our head of training.
  • We promise we won’t sub contract your hard earned money out to another training provider – yes, unfortunately this does happen in our industry! All of our trainers are approved by the owner, Anthony Johnson – a grade A 51/51, ORDIT registered trainer.

If you have any questions and you would rather speak to us first then please call the office on 0330 124 4877.

FAQs answered for you

Watch the video below where the company’s director and office manager, Anthony Johnson and Nicki Custance respectively, discuss the most frequently asked questions by potential driving instructors.

Testimonials

Read just some of the reviews left by now fully qualified driving instructors after receiving their training from us.

My brother and sister trained with driveJohnson’s and they both passed all the exams first time time so it was a no brainer for me to train with the company too. I was very fortunate to pass both the Part 2 and 3 first time too. I can definitely say it’w no coincidence we all passed first time. My trainer and driveJohnson’s were very supportive throughout and even now whenever I need some advice my trainer is just a phone call away.

I cannot thank driveJohnson's and the team enough. I came into this field completely blind to the industry. I left my job at the bank and decided to take the plunge into self-employment and a whole new career change.

My training for my part 2 was incredible. I considered myself a good driver, but after taking lessons with Lee, he showed me to the potential safe level driving could achieve. He took so much time preparing me for my part 2, I had no worries at all I would pass first time!

Once I joined driveJohnson's on my trainee licence, I was provided with as many students I wanted at a very fast pace. The office was always on hand for any help needed and Anthony Johnson himself was only ever a phone call or text away. I felt at such ease taking my gamble of a new career. It settled all nerves.

Training for my part 3, once again was in so much detail, I truly believe I would not be the qualified instructor I became to be. Again, I have so much to thank Lee for. He answered ever single question I ask and gave incredible advice to ensure I passed my part 3 first time.

As a whole, the driveJohnson's franchise is worth every single penny I pay. The director, Anthony, has gone above and beyond for me. I had to go through getting 2 vehicles stolen just a month into starting my instructor journey. Without him, I would of struggled so much more with work, sorting out a new work vehicle. Without any hesitation he went above and beyond for me. I know, if I joined any other franchise, I would just be another number on their books, with driveJohnson's you become part of the family.

Could not recommend this company enough for your part 2, part 3 and your franchise choice.

I was very unsure about which company I should choose to help me become a driving instructor. After meeting Anthony at his office it was a done deal. I could see how much he cared and I was happy to put my trust in him and his team.I was allocated Rob Bostridge as my trainer and I couldn’t have asked for a better person. He’s a fantastic trainer. I passed my Part 2 & 3 first time, I don’t think I could have done it without Rob. As a company driveJohnson’s have been extremely supportive to me as PDI an ADI.

Having made the decision in early 2021 to become a driving instructor, I rang around a few different companies, all of which offered differing levels of training at vastly differing prices. None of them filled me with much confidence, until I came across DriveJohnson’s. A chat with Anthony made me quickly realise that this was the training option (and subsequent franchise) I was looking for. The whole team have been friendly, supportive and approachable from the very beginning.

My training was excellent throughout, with no pressure put on me to move too quickly, and no pressure to join the franchise when the time came (although given the support I’d already received, it was a no brainer anyway).

When the time came to start instructing on my trainee badge, work came quickly. Within a few weeks I had a diary with exactly the number of pupils I needed to get going. Anthony and his team helped me apply for the ‘pink badge’ required to start teaching, my roof box arrived in plenty of time, and there was always someone at the end of the phone to answer any questions I had.

I’ve now been instructing for 6 months, and the support is exactly the same as it was at the beginning. I’m now fully qualified, (passed first time thanks to the support from Anthony and his team) and look forward to remaining with the driveJohnson’s ‘family’ for years to come.

I would strongly recommend driveJohnson’s for anyone considering a career in driving instructing.

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