Frequently asked questions

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There have been significant changes in this industry over the last year with two of the three biggest national brands entering administration then changing ownership whilst other sizeable companies have simply gone out of business. This has left significant numbers of people who have invested their redundancy payments, or taken out loans unable to get the training they have paid for. With this in mind we think you should understand the questions you should ask before making any decision on which driving instructor training course you should enrol into.

How can some companies offer low prices?
 

There is a saying that ‘nothing in life is free’ and it’s true because low or free training courses often turn out to be very costly. Just as ‘cash back’ offers may look an attractive and achievable goal, the ‘bad news’ is as it’s said ‘buried in the small print’. We keep it simple, we charge a reasonable fee for our unlimited training, a maximum of £50 a week franchise for our support and the supply of pupils and what is most important, we don't use any small print.

Look at others franchise fees as these are likely to be high and tie you in for twelve or even eighteen months. Cash back schemes are likely to be conditional on working for the school for an extended period, again at high cost. Also, if you don’t get qualified or they can’t offer you work once qualified you won’t have met the conditions for the cash back.

Why do you allow course fees to be paid in instalments?

We train driving instructors for a career in the industry and not just to pass the three tests. We are so confident in our ability to train just about anyone we are happy to continually prove ourselves. Others want your money up front so that if you choose to give up they already have your money. If when you find the training is inadequate and seek a refund they then claim exorbitant fees are required for administration, training aides, Part 1 and Part 2.

How long does it take to qualify?

We spend at least a year training driving instructors which then ensures we have done the job properly and you have a sustainable career.You can however be working as an instructor in as little as sixteen weeks subject to completing your DBS check, DVSA registration and passing Part 1, Part 2 and competing a minimum of 40 hours of Part 3 training. Unlike most courses you will train with us for all three tests from day one so you are ready to work at the earliest opportunity.

Regardless of who you enrol with you must complete a DBS check which takes 8-10 weeks, then you have to register with the DVSA which then takes 2-3 weeks. So, you won’t be able to take the first test for at least 12-16 weeks, Our course is very much hands on with the majority spent in-car and will require minimal home study. We aim to teach you everything you need to know about how to do your job as an approved driving instructor. Put into perspective, home study for a Part Three training session should only take an hour or so.

Will there be enough work for me when I qualify?

Yes, because you will be able to teach to the highest standards you will get plenty of recommendations. Our aim is to maximise your income and minimise your expenditure at the earliest opportunity. Driving instructors typically take four to five years to become self sufficient, our driving instructors typically take two years to achieve the same.

Lets not forget our Fleet Training work and continued development programme. All of our instructors have been trained in house.