Driving instructor training
Gain the freedom to do what you love
Train to be an AA Driving instructor
Is being a driving instructor a good job?
Set your own working hours
Being your own boss means having the freedom to set your work schedule to suit you. You’re in command of your time.
Great earning potentialThe average AA driving lesson now brings in over £36 an hour.* Plus the demand for instructors remains high, with new pupils booking lessons every day.
A job you'll loveAs an instructor, you’ll meet new people every day. Gain the satisfaction of helping them learn a skill for life, being the safest drivers they can be.
Why choose The AA for your training?
- We can kick-start your career with our trainee instructor franchise, with an uncapped supply of pupils
- Expert business advice and support from our team, every step of the way
- Over 110 training hubs nationwide to choose from
Discover what it means to be a qualified instructor
Check your eligibility to train as an instructor
Before you can take your first step towards driving instructor training, find out if you’re eligible.
Pros and cons of choosing a career as an instructor
Learn the benefits and disadvantages of being an ADI, and see what the average day-to-day looks like.
Earn while you learn with a trainee franchise
Start teaching sooner – pass Part 2 in 7 months* on average, then teach and earn while you work toward Part 3.
*Based on trainees who enrolled in instructor training between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 on average passed Part 2 in 7 months. Individual times vary depending on personal progress and DVSA test availability.
Driving Instructor Training Advice
How to become a Driving Instructor
Our step-by-step guide to becoming a qualified ADI. Becoming a driving instructor is an immensely challenging and rewarding career. It means you can escape the office, become your own boss, and teach people a valuable skill for life.
How much do driving instructors earn?
The earning potential for an ADI is generally good. This article summarises the factors that effect earnings and how to maximise your potential earnings.
A new driving instructors survival guide
Your first day on the job as a newly qualified instructor can be nerve racking, read our top tips for staying safe and comfortable.
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Good to know
Automobile Association Developments Limited is an appointed representative of Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited.
Automobile Association Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the provision of consumer hire.
*Average price based on actual hours sold nationally during July to November 2025. Prices vary by location.
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