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  • For detailed information on the qualifying process https://www.gov.uk/become-car-driving-instructor 
  • Our experienced trainers also deliver PDI training for some of the national companies
  • ORDIT and Non-ORDIT Trainers
  • Bespoke part time training to fit around your existing job.

Quick Summary

  • £45 per hour PDI Training –
  • Discounts may be available for block bookings, ask for details.

Start your new career with XT

Thinking of becoming a driving instructor? XT offers some of the most cost-effective ways to qualify. You can bring your own vehicle, we have options for you to start training and earning early on to cover your training costs.

  • Choose your own working hours.
  • Manage your work life balance
  • Work hours that suit your lifestyle
  • Income will vary depending on working hours, full or part time
  • Our reputation means we charge some of the highest rates in the area.
  • In the mid 2017, there were 766,000 people in the UK aged 18
  • There are less than 40,000 driving instructors in the UK
  • The 2020 COVID situation has created a massive backlog of tests and lessons
Flexible Working hours
  • Choose your own working hours.
  • Manage your work life balance
  • Work hours that suit your lifestyle
Income
  • Income will vary depending on working hours, full or part time
  • Our reputation means we charge some of the highest rates in the area.
Clients
  • In the mid 2017, there were 766,000 people in the UK aged 18
  • There are less than 40,000 driving instructors in the UK
  • The 2020 COVID situation has created a massive backlog of tests and lessons

Join a highly qualified team

dedicated to your success

A high level of training delivered by our highly qualified instructors, and support offered by fellow XT ADIs and PDIs throughout the qualifying process. XT Instructors don’t compete with each other, but we support each other. Speak to any of our PDIs or ADIs for a free chat to find out for yourself.

At XT qualifying is not the end of the process, you’ll get support and advice for Standards Checks, Advanced driver training, first aid training, fleet training and of course learner driver training from trainers that have been DVSA examiners.

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  • It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a theory test.There are 2 parts to the test:

    You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.

  • Once you’ve passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you’ll have to start the whole process again.

In the driving test you are required to demonstrate a “high competence” of driving ability. The test is an hour long and a maximum of six driver faults are allowed.

All our Part 2 test trainers hold Advanced Driving Qualifications above the Part 2 requirement.

  • You’ll have to show the examiner all of the following:
    • expert handling of the controls
    • use of correct road procedure
    • anticipation of the actions of other road users and then taking appropriate action
    • sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
    • consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
    • driving in an environmentally-friendly manner
  • A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiner will watch you give a client-centred driving lesson lasting about 45 minutes to one of your pupils.Your pupil must drive for at least 40 minutes of the lesson.At the start of the lesson, discuss the goals for the lesson and risk management with your pupil. Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), this should take no more than 3 minutes.At the end of the lesson, give your pupil no more than 3 minutes to reflect on their performance.The examiner will look for evidence that you meet the national standard for driver and rider training.
The Theory Test - Part 1
  • It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI. It’s a theory test.There are 2 parts to the test:

    You book and take them as a single test. You must pass both parts to pass the test.

  • Once you’ve passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you’ll have to start the whole process again.
The Driving Test - Part 2

In the driving test you are required to demonstrate a “high competence” of driving ability. The test is an hour long and a maximum of six driver faults are allowed.

All our Part 2 test trainers hold Advanced Driving Qualifications above the Part 2 requirement.

  • You’ll have to show the examiner all of the following:
    • expert handling of the controls
    • use of correct road procedure
    • anticipation of the actions of other road users and then taking appropriate action
    • sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
    • consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
    • driving in an environmentally-friendly manner
Instructional Ability - Part 3
  • A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiner will watch you give a client-centred driving lesson lasting about 45 minutes to one of your pupils.Your pupil must drive for at least 40 minutes of the lesson.At the start of the lesson, discuss the goals for the lesson and risk management with your pupil. Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), this should take no more than 3 minutes.At the end of the lesson, give your pupil no more than 3 minutes to reflect on their performance.The examiner will look for evidence that you meet the national standard for driver and rider training.

Part 3 Training

  • Pay as you go or block booking
  • Support from XT ADIs and PDIs
  • Highly qualified trainers
  • Training delivered to the National Standard