Driving Instructor Training

We pride ourselves on the quality of our Training Standards and the high pass rate achieved, with Freetrain’s Instructors amongst the best in the U.K. All training is carried out in a friendly manner employing the latest instruction techniques ensuring candidates achieve their full potential.

Training is a two-way process. The Instructor will pass on information, knowledge and skills to the Potential Driving Instructor who will need enthusiasm, interest and determination to acquire the necessary skills to become a successful and fully Qualified Driving Instructor.

Our Nationwide Driving Instructors Training Course includes

  • Part 1 – Theory Test
  • Part 2 – Driving Ability Test
  • Part 3 – Instructional Ability Test

Part 1 : Theory and Hazard Perception

Your first Driving Instructor Test is a theory exam consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. Freetrain has a Copyright Licence with the Driving Standards Agency so we can supply you with both practice questions, answers and a range of self study materials.

After enrolling on the Approved Driving Instructors Course you, will receive a Home Study Pack from Freetrain consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. These can be studied and completed at home in your own time and at your convenience.

Once returned to us, the marking sheet will be assessed and your Personal Trainer will then send your next 100 questions. This process continues until your Part 1 training is complete. The helpful “Why” packs will be made available to assist you in your studies.

If you have any questions or queries regarding Part 1 of your training your Personal Trainer is always there to help.

After completing the question sheets and studying the Freetrain Publications you will be ready to take the Theory Test. Along with the Theory Test you will also be given a Hazard Perception Test and the two together complete Part One of your training.

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Part 2 : Driving Ability

This is a hands on, on the road course where all training takes place in the car. We raise and refine your Driving Skills ensuring you reach all the high standards required by the Driving Standards Agency.

You are allowed three attempts only within the two year timescale. Our high quality training and Professional Trainers as essential to your success.

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Part 3 : Instructional Ability

This part of the training prepares you for the Instructional Ability Test, which is an essential skill for any Driving Instructor. There are 10 basic scenarios used in the test, so your training will cover all of these thoroughly. The training takes place in the car and consists of 10 four hour sessions.

Once the 40 hour Training Course is completed you could be awarded a Trainee Licence. Now the training you have received will really kick in and your own road and driving experience will also be drawn on. A Trainee Licence will allow you to work with a Driving School and give paid Driving Instructions before taking the Part 3 Test. This can only be obtained after successfully passing the Part 2 Test, this Licence has a duration of six months.

Practical experience gained in this way will be essential in preparing you for the Part 3 Test and will confirm that you are heading for success. At this stage the work with a Driving School can still be fitted in around your current commitments.

Freetrain could also provide the extra twenty hours training you need by law to allow you to reach the Test standard and there are no additional costs. This training course is subject to terms and conditions

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Getting Started

For more information about becoming a Driving Instructor with training from Freetrain please contact us on 0800 61 62 71 or complete our online enquiry form

Driving Instructor Training from Freetrain