Being an approved driving instructor (ADI) can be a very rewarding
career: you’ll help people to learn an important skill for life.
The job involves working with all sorts of people, so you’ll need
good people skills as well as patience and understanding, a thorough
understanding of the theory and practice of driving, an ability to
teach, awareness of changes in the regulations for driving tests, as
well as driving instruction and a sense in business.
Learner drivers often want to fit in their lessons around school and
work, so you may have to work unsociable hours to fit in with their
needs.
Skills and Knowledge Needed
Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
Customer service skills
The ability to come up with new ways of doing things
Leadership skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
The ability to work on your own
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
To be thorough and pay attention to detail
Being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job
Testimonials
Shelly Mallett
"Having completed my PDI training with Kylie, I can only express how brilliant at instructor training she is. Kylie genuinely cares, and her support throughout the whole process is fantastic. She explains every subject with great, easy to understand detail. There is never a silly question. She is always there when you need her. I completed my training and qualified as an ADI. I would recommend Kylie as a trainer to anyone wanting to train as an instructor."
