Insurance Insights for
Driving Instructors

If you enjoy driving and like helping others learn, becoming a driving instructor could be a rewarding career. But what qualifications do you need to become a driving instructor?

Passing your ADI Part 3 test is a major step towards becoming a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). But what happens next?

Although passing Part 3 completes the three qualifying tests, you still need to register as an ADI before you can legally charge for driving lessons.

If you want to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in Great Britain, you need to pass three qualifying tests.

The ADI tests assess your knowledge, driving ability and teaching skills. You must pass them in order, starting with ADI Part 1 and finishing with ADI Part 3.

If you are considering a career as a driving instructor, one of the first questions you may have is: how long does it take to become an ADI?

If you have a driving conviction, you may worry that you cannot get driving instructor insurance. However, a driving conviction does not automatically mean you cannot get cover.

Driving instructor insurance is designed to protect you while you teach learner drivers. But no insurance policy covers every situation.

Understanding what your driving instructor insurance does not cover can help you avoid costly surprises and make sure you choose a policy that fits the way you work.

If you are a driving instructor, you may wonder whether your driving instructor insurance covers the learner drivers who use your car during lessons. The short answer is yes, specialist driving instructor insurance is designed to cover your vehicle when you provide paid driving lessons to learner drivers, subject to the terms and conditions of your policy.

If you have penalty points on your driving licence, you may wonder whether you can still get driving instructor insurance. The good news is that having points does not automatically mean you cannot get driving instructor insurance.

If you're training to become a driving instructor, having the right insurance is just as important as passing your exams. As a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI), you'll spend hours behind the wheel with learner drivers. Standard car insurance is unlikely to provide the cover you need while giving paid driving lessons.