You've done it! You've taken the first important step on your road to a new exciting career.
You're going to receive a call from one of our career advisors who can answer any questions you might have, but in the meantime take a look at our career guide — it's jam packed full of really useful information!
Everyone who joins the My Four Wheels team benefit s from nothing to pay for the first 2 weeks of their franchise, 2 FREE driving school weeks per year thereafter, the ability to earn an extra 2 FREE franchise weeks for good performance and also have the option of either £400 cash back every year or £10 reduced from their fees for franchise contributions.
The below matrix is based on our most popular franchise with a nearly new car, an average lesson rate of £32 and the driving instructor taking a reduced £10 weekly fee for insurance contributions.
| Hours per week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Fees from pupils | +£768 | +£1024 | +£1280 |
| Franchise fees (inc car) | -£210 | -£210 | -£210 |
| Fuel spend | -£65 | -£90 | -£115 |
| Car insurance | -£10 | -£10 | -£10 |
| Weekly income | £483 | £714 | £945 |
| Hours per week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 2 & 3 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Fees from pupils | +£768 | +£1024 | +£1280 |
| Franchise fees | -£190 | -£190 | -£190 |
| Fuel spend | -£65 | -£90 | -£115 |
| Car insurance | -£10 | -£10 | -£10 |
| Weekly income | £503 | £734 | £965 |
Transform your career with driving instructor training in Folkestone. Join the UK's fastest-growing driving school and benefit from guaranteed pupils in the Folkestone area. Our flexible 6 months course fits around your existing commitments, making career change accessible and achievable.
Qualified instructors in Folkestone can earn substantial incomes. With flexible hours and growing demand, this career offers genuine financial rewards.
Our Folkestone training uses the latest DVSA standards and teaching techniques. You'll learn evidence-based methods that produce confident, safe drivers.
Beyond teaching skills, we help you succeed as a business in Folkestone. From marketing to admin systems, we provide the tools you need to thrive.
My Four Wheels has trained hundreds of successful ADIs across the UK. Our Folkestone trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
Combine online study through our Academy platform with practical in-car sessions in Folkestone. Learn theory at home and practise skills on the road.
Every student in Folkestone is different. Working with a variety of personalities requires an open and adaptable mindset. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them learn, this career is for you.
Not all students in Folkestone learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
A positive, encouraging approach makes a huge difference for learners in Folkestone. Celebrating small wins and maintaining an upbeat attitude helps students build confidence behind the wheel.
Busy roads in Folkestone can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Folkestone develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
You must have held a full UK driving license (or an approved foreign license) for at least three years.
You cannot have been banned from driving in the last five years and should have no more than six penalty points on your licence.
We'll send you everything you need — your training manual, key driving-instructor study books, and access to the My Four Wheels Academy online platform.
Log in anytime, 24/7. Work through interactive lessons, watch videos, and take unlimited mock tests until you're confident and ready.
You'll be guided by a dedicated Part 1 specialist who'll answer your questions and help you stay on track.
Pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests and build the foundation for your driving instructor career in Folkestone.
After Part 1, you'll develop advanced driving skills to reach DVSA instructor standard — precision, planning and professional control on Folkestone roads.
You'll receive 8 hours of in-car training through our tailored Buddy System. We pair you with another trainee who matches your learning style.
The Academy supports your in-car sessions with Part 2 video tutorials, progress tracking and interactive quizzes.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 driving test and demonstrate safe, confident, professional driving ability on Folkestone roads.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Folkestone.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Folkestone.
The Academy is your central hub for Part 3 — featuring demonstration videos, lesson plans, assessment guides and live classroom replays.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 test and qualify as a fully approved driving instructor (ADI) in Folkestone.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Folkestone while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Folkestone under the support of the My Four Wheels team and trainers.
Continue training through the Academy, combining online learning and in-car coaching to refine your instructional skills before your final exam in Folkestone.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Folkestone.
Book quality driving lessons in Folkestone with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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