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 |
Qualify as a driving instructor in Retford with the UK's top-rated training provider. Our 5-6 months programme has helped hundreds of trainees pass their ADI exams and start teaching in their local area.
My Four Wheels has trained hundreds of successful ADIs across the UK. Our Retford trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
Our unique Buddy System pairs you with another trainee for in-car practice in Retford. Learn together, support each other, and build confidence faster.
You're assigned a personal Part 1 specialist in Retford who guides you through theory preparation with regular check-ins and mock test support.
Start earning immediately in Retford with our job guarantee. We provide a steady stream of pupils so you can build your teaching business with confidence.
Combine online study through our Academy platform with practical in-car sessions in Retford. Learn theory at home and practise skills on the road.
Train at your own pace around your current commitments in Retford. Our part-time and intensive training options let you qualify while maintaining your existing job.
Students in Retford are counting on you to show up on time and follow through on your commitments. Being dependable is essential for building trust and credibility with your clients.
Being on time for each lesson shows professionalism and respect for your students' time in Retford. Punctuality is key to creating a smooth and efficient schedule.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Retford. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Retford develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
Busy roads in Retford can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
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 Retford.
You'll refine your driving to DVSA instructor level through structured coaching. This means smooth control, excellent observation, and confident decision-making across Retford's roads.
Practise alongside a fellow trainee in Retford 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 Retford trainees.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 exam and prove your driving ability meets the professional standard required to teach in Retford.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Retford.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Retford.
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 Retford.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Retford while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Retford 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 Retford.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Retford.
Book quality driving lessons in Retford with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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