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Become a Driving Instructor

Train with TUZO Academy and build the skills, confidence and professional support you need to qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor.
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Could this be the career for you?

Becoming a driving instructor can give you the freedom to shape your working week, earn a strong income and build a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

Freedom

Build a career around the life you want. Choose when you work, manage your own diary and create a better balance between your income and your time.

Earning Potential

As your skills and reputation grow, so can your income. Build your own business, set your own goals and shape the direction of your career.

Make a Difference

Help people develop a skill that transforms their independence, confidence and opportunities. See the difference your work makes every day.

What does becoming an ADI involve?

Qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor involves completing three stages. TUZO Academy will guide and support you throughout the journey, from your first theory study through to your final instructional ability test.

Part 1: Theory

Build your knowledge of road safety, driving theory and instructional techniques before taking the ADI Part 1 theory test.

Part 2: Driving Ability

Develop your driving to the high standard required of an instructor and prepare for the ADI Part 2 practical test.

Could you become an ADI?

You do not need previous teaching experience. What matters is patience, good communication and a genuine commitment to helping people learn.

 

TUZO Academy will help you understand the qualification process, prepare for each test and develop the skills needed to teach with confidence.

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The basic requirements

To become an ADI, you will need to:

 

• Be aged 21 or over before supervising learner drivers.

 

• Have held a full driving licence for at least three years.

 

• Complete a new Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

• Satisfy the DVSA that you are a fit and proper person.

 

• Successfully complete all three ADI qualifying tests.

Why train with TUZO Academy?

Becoming an instructor takes commitment, but you will not be doing it alone. TUZO Academy combines professional knowledge, practical experience and personal support throughout your journey.

Expert Guidance

Train with Steve Dowdall, a former DVSA driving examiner, experienced teacher and award-winning driving instructor.

Practical Preparation

Develop the knowledge, driving ability and coaching skills you will actually need, both for your qualifying tests and your future career.

Ready to Start Your New Career?

We're not just helping you pass Part 3. We're helping you become the instructor learners recommend to their friends and family.
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