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The Benefits of Being a Driving Instructor

The idea of career change can be stressful, especially in the current economy. If you want to become a driving instructor, you can start doing so right away!.If you are interested in a career where you are self-employed, but also receive support from a larger company, then a career as a driving instructor might be a great fit.

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Job Security

Every teenager wants to learn to drive. There will always be a need for driving instructors while there is a need to drive a car.

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Good Earning Potential

Take control of your work/life balance and finances. Be your own boss and work when you want to, join a driving school or franchise.

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Job Satisfaction

No two days are the same. If you’re passionate about driving, and about teaching, becoming a driving instructor can bring huge job satisfaction.

We have designed our driving instructor training in Bridgend for those who want to build a driving school career or business.

We provide high-quality training that has enabled the vast majority of our trainee instructors to pass all three Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams first time, and with high grades.  Call us today to launch your driving instructor business or career if you want a high-quality training programme.

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Let us turn you into the best driving instructor.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

Awards

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Smart Drive UK Driving School – Awarded 2018/2019/2020

Most Trusted Non-Commercial Driver Trainer School 2020

Driving School of the Year 2019

Best for Class B Driver Training Services 2018 & Best for Promoting Road Safety by Influencing Driver Behaviour

Our Smart Drive UK training in Bridgend is extremely comprehensive.

We don’t just train you to pass the ADI exam easily, but to also ensure that you can start a business on your own if you want to. In fact, with a franchise from Smart Drive, you can work from your home whenever you want.

So if you feel that having a career as a Driving Instructor is for you and you can say YES to the following questions then do not hesitate to contact us immediately by completing the contact form and we will call you for a chat.

  • Have you held a UK driving licence for at least 3 years?
  • Can you see a licence plate at 90 feet (27.5 meters) with or without glasses or contact lenses?
  • You have no more than 6 points on your licence?
  • Are you happy for the Governent (Government) to complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check? (Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) check)

More about the Bridgend driver training from Smart Drive

You have to pass the DVSA Approved Driving Instructor exam to be legally permitted to be a driving tutor in the UK. The exam is done in 3 parts. The first part tests your hazard perception via a multiple choice questions. The first part of the test is similar to the one that those seeking their driving license have to pass, but it is a more difficult version. The part two of the test is where you take a practical driving test similar to the one that those seeking driving license take but it is much tougher. The third part of the test assesses your ability to actually coach and tutor. The examiner assesses the student at this stage, and you get to demonstrate  your ability to demonstrate lesson planning, risk management and teaching and learning strategies.   The exam is tough and demanding, as is to be expected.

You will be playing a huge part in shaping drivers of the future and ensuring that our roads are safe so the exam is designed to test how competent you are.

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To pass the exam, you need a competent school that cares, and is motivated to help you achieve your objectives. You need a driving school like us, which adopts a personalized training approach, and takes into account your current knowledge and skill levels, and then designs a plan to turn you into a top driving instructor. We have dedicated nationwide staff, who are all ORDIT qualified and are ready to mould you into the instructor that you can become. They are experienced, and will share with you all the tips, tricks, advice and knowledge that they have acquired over the years, so that you can benefit from their wisdom and avoid making the most common mistakes new driving instructors make. We care about you succeeding. We are going to give our best to ensure that you pass the ADI exam easily and go on to establish a successful driving instructor business. If you do not succeed, we don’t either- that is why we go to great lengths to ensure that you are successful.

Experience a Driving Instructor Training Franchise in Bridgend

We have been in the industry for decades and are one the leading franchises for driving instructor training in the UK. We understand what it takes to achieve success in this field and we are committed to showing you the way. Our relationship lasts beyond the point you receive your ADI qualification. Many of our graduates going on to take the Smart Drive business package, and are up and running with their own school in no time at all.

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Skills You Need to Succeed

You can enjoy a fulfilling and financially rewarding career as a driving instructor. To be successful, you will require:

  • Patience, calm temperament, and motivation to help someone overcome their nerves, build their confidence, and learn.
  • Professional, organized, and disciplined.
  • Willing to work hard to grow your business.
  • Great people skills.

All you need in order to succeed is determination. Our students say that working with our passionate tutors helps to instil confidence and the belief that they can succeed. We will be there to help you navigate through difficult times in your business.

Let us turn you into the best driving instructor.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

Bridgend Training Support

We have created one of the most comprehensive driving instructor training programmes in the UK. Training with your tutor and training programme amounts to more than 70 hours. Our highly qualified tutors have coached hundreds of driving instructors over the years in Bridgend. There are other study materials aside from our live classes, including PowerPoint presentations, manuals, and instructional videos. We provide software and other modern learning aids that will make your learning experience more personal, easier and faster. We tailor the training sessions to suit your schedule. Our support team is available to you anytime you need support. Study online if you want, and your dedicated coach can be reached easily to explain anything to you.

Affordable Driving Instructor Training

We offer first class, value for money driving instructor training in Bridgend. Gaining ADI accreditation is not the only benefit of our training. It’s only the first step.

  • ADI Qualification
    Our training is designed to make you successful in business.
  • Our Franchise Model
    With our franchise model, you can pick a car from us to get started and we will offer you a convenient repayment plan.
  • Establish Your Company
    We show you the efficient way to run a business and help you get going.
  • Get a Deal that Will Save you Money
    We can help to get you amazing discounts on a new car purchase, discounts that may even exceed the fee for our training.

In summary, we provide you with as much competitive business advantage as possible to ensure that your driving school in Bridgend succeeds.

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Affordable Driving Instructor Training Programme and Franchise in Bridgend

Access premium quality driving instructor training in Bridgend, without the premium price tag. Getting your ADI qualification is not the only value you get. It is just the start. We look beyond the ADI qualification to ensure that you are equipped for long-term success. We show you the what makes a successful business, and we will help to set you up too. Our franchise model enables us to even provide you with the car to get started- with affordable monthly repayments. Simply put, we give you a competitive business advantage that will ensure that you are dominant in your area and you are motivated to keep working for yourself.

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Several Ways of Getting Started

Take a look at the course section and see the various course options we provide. One of the options is that you can train on the job by working with us while preparing for the third part of the ADI exam.

Get Started

  Everything you need to succeed is provided with Smart Drive UK. Register now or call us to get started.

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As the leading driving school in the United Kingdom, Smart Drive UK offers fully personalised lessons tailored to your goals, whether you want to pass your exam quickly or take your time getting used to being behind the wheel. All of our lessons follow the Drivers Standards Agency guidelines and offer the highest standards of safety, allowing you to relax knowing that our experienced instructors can handle any situation.

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Our courses are designed to build experience and confidence in all of our learner drivers at a pace that suits you. Smart Drive UK offers unique pre-lesson learning sessions ensure that once you’re in the car, you’ll spend as much time driving as possible – not talking to the instructor about driving. This approach ensures not only that you’ll progress quickly – but also that you’ll get the absolute most from your money.

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At Smart Drive UK you get to choose the time and length of your lessons so they fit perfectly into your schedule. Our instructors will take your previous knowledge and goals into account, making our programme perfect for both experienced and novice drivers alike and letting you progress at the pace that works for you. Whether you want to slowly build confidence or quickly pass your test, you can’t go wrong with Smart Drive UK!

Let us turn you into the best driving instructor.

Please fill free to call us on 08450 179 778 or Text/Call on 07760 767170.

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