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 we'll send you at a career brochure in the post 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 |
Over 70% of our instructors in Plymouth have waiting lists. There's never been a better time to join the profession.
Qualify and you're guaranteed a role with My Four Wheels in Plymouth. We'll keep your diary full with local learners.
Work with us for a year in Plymouth and we start refunding your training costs weekly. Your investment pays itself back.
Take control of your career in Plymouth by becoming a driving instructor with My Four Wheels. With earnings of £40k-£50k in your first year, flexible hours, and a guaranteed role, there's never been a better time to join the UK's fastest-growing driving school.
Ever wondered what it's really like to be a driving instructor? In this video, we explore the everyday rewards and long-term benefits of joining the profession - especially when you do it with My Four Wheels in Plymouth.
From financial freedom to personal satisfaction, becoming a driving instructor offers a career that's both fulfilling and flexible.
Earning potential of up to £50,000+ per year
Flexible hours and better work-life balance
Making a real difference in people's lives
Working as part of the UK's most trusted driving school
No long commutes — you'll be teaching learner drivers in your own local area of Plymouth. Spend more time earning and less time travelling.
Nothing quite beats the feeling of teaching someone a new skill for life. As an instructor in Plymouth, you'll make a real difference every day.
Work with My Four Wheels in Plymouth for one year and we start refunding your training fees on a weekly basis — up to year 3. Your investment pays itself back.
Most of our instructors in Plymouth have more demand than they can fill. With a waiting list of pupils, you'll never worry about quiet periods.
Complete your training and you're guaranteed a position with My Four Wheels in Plymouth. We even refund your training fees over time.
You don't need any teaching qualifications to start in Plymouth. We provide all the training you need to become a fully qualified ADI instructor.
Every learner in Plymouth progresses differently. The best instructors adapt their teaching style to match each student's needs, whether they're nervous beginners or confident drivers needing fine-tuning.
Not all students in Plymouth learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
As a driving instructor in Plymouth, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Plymouth. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
Being on time for each lesson shows professionalism and respect for your students' time in Plymouth. Punctuality is key to creating a smooth and efficient schedule.
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. This ensures that you are a safe and responsible driver yourself, a key factor when teaching others.
We provide your complete study kit — textbooks, training manual, and unlimited access to the My Four Wheels Academy where Plymouth trainees study for Part 1.
Study from home in Plymouth with our 24/7 platform. Interactive lessons, video content, and mock tests let you prepare at a pace that works around your life.
Your assigned Part 1 specialist knows exactly what the DVSA tests require. They'll keep you focused and confident as you prepare in Plymouth.
Successfully pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests — the first milestone towards your ADI qualification in Plymouth.
You'll refine your driving to DVSA instructor level through structured coaching. This means smooth control, excellent observation, and confident decision-making across Plymouth's roads.
Practise alongside a fellow trainee in Plymouth during 8 hours of paired in-car sessions. Our Buddy System is proven to improve confidence and test readiness.
Track your Part 2 progress, watch driving technique videos, and test yourself with quizzes on the My Four Wheels Academy — available 24/7 to Plymouth trainees.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 exam and prove your driving ability meets the professional standard required to teach in Plymouth.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Plymouth.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Plymouth.
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 Plymouth.
Once you pass Part 2, you're eligible for a DVSA Trainee Licence. This means you can start earning by teaching real learners in Plymouth right away.
You'll work with real pupils in Plymouth while receiving ongoing guidance from our experienced trainers. It's the best preparation for your Part 3 exam.
Use the Academy and in-car coaching sessions in Plymouth to refine your teaching technique. By the time you sit Part 3, you'll have genuine classroom experience.
Build practical teaching experience, earn real income, and prepare confidently for your final ADI qualification exam in Plymouth.
Ready for a fresh start? Our DVSA-approved training programme is designed to help you become a fully qualified driving instructor in Plymouth - even if you're starting from scratch.
In this video, we walk you through how our industry-leading training works and why so many trainees choose My Four Wheels to launch their new career.
Step-by-step overview of the ADI qualification process
How we support you through Part 1, 2 and 3 of the training
Access to expert trainers and real in-car experience
Guaranteed position upon qualification
Book quality driving lessons in Plymouth with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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