How to become a driving instructor

Becoming a driving instructor with Oxon Driving Tuitions is a great career choice, meeting new people and empowering them to learn how to drive. It can be as flexible as you need it to be and can be arranged around your present work and life fulfilments. To be a successful driving instructor you will need just two skills, good communication skills and the drive to build a successful career. 

What is the process of becoming a driving instructor?

The process is being broken down into 4 steps:

1) Apply for a DBS check which will be sent to you and to the DVSA (Government) this can be done at 

2) Once you have received the DBS check, you can then apply the DVSA driving instructor register, which can be done online and the DVSA will issue you with a unique reference number. This is referred to as your URN or ADi No. All tests are then booked via a log-in that the DSVA will give you. Choose the Best Driving school in Oxford

Part 1: Driving instructor Theory test

Automatic driving lessons in Oxford It is similar to the theory test you took as a learner, but with more questions and a stricter pass threshold. That means you need to read up on the Highway Code, traffic signs and general driving skills. There’s also a hazard perception section

Once you are ready, You’ll have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. These are divided into 4 sections:

• Road procedure
• Traffic signs, control, pedestrians and mechanical knowledge
• Driving test, disabilities and the law
• Publications and instructional techniques

You must get at least 20 (out of 25) correct on each section.

Oxford driving school After that, there are 14 video clips to watch, during which you should click every time you see a developing hazard. Each hazard can earn you up to 5 points, depending on how early you spot it.