Driving Instructor
Driving instructors help people develop safe driving skills and prepare for their driving test.
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- Plan lessons and practice routes
- Explain road safety, driving laws and the Highway Code
- Teach vehicle controls, steering, turning, reversing and parking
- Explain how to respond to emergencies
- Demonstrate basic vehicle checks
- Prepare learners for their driving test
- Record appointments and payments
- Run your own business
Skills & knowledge
You'll need:
- Teaching skills
- Customer service skills
- Clear verbal communication
- Patience and calmness under pressure
- The ability to work independently
- Leadership skills
- The ability to assess your own and learners’ progress
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence using computers and common software
Industry Qualifications
You can train on the Isle of Man to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). Applicants must have held a full UK or Isle of Man driving licence continuously for at least four years and meet character and suitability requirements.
Qualification involves passing examinations in theory, driving ability and practical teaching ability. A trainee licence is available after passing the first two examinations and completing at least 40 hours of training with a registered instructor. This allows paid teaching experience under specified supervision conditions while working towards full qualification.
For details about eligibility, examinations and applications, visit Isle of Man Government – Become an approved driving instructor.