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 |
Start your journey to becoming a driving instructor in Shirley. My Four Wheels offers comprehensive training and ongoing support for instructors serving Shirley and surrounding areas. Our structured 6-7 months programme ensures you have all the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this rewarding career.
My Four Wheels has trained hundreds of successful ADIs across the UK. Our Shirley trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
Get 24/7 access to our online training platform with video tutorials, mock tests, lesson plans, and progress tracking — all included in your Shirley training.
Our Shirley training uses the latest DVSA standards and teaching techniques. You'll learn evidence-based methods that produce confident, safe drivers.
Qualified instructors in Shirley can earn substantial incomes. With flexible hours and growing demand, this career offers genuine financial rewards.
Our unique Buddy System pairs you with another trainee for in-car practice in Shirley. Learn together, support each other, and build confidence faster.
Train at your own pace around your current commitments in Shirley. Our part-time and intensive training options let you qualify while maintaining your existing job.
A positive, encouraging approach makes a huge difference for learners in Shirley. Celebrating small wins and maintaining an upbeat attitude helps students build confidence behind the wheel.
Not all students in Shirley learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Shirley. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
As a driving instructor in Shirley, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Students in Shirley 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.
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 provide your complete study kit — textbooks, training manual, and unlimited access to the My Four Wheels Academy where Shirley trainees study for Part 1.
Study from home in Shirley 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 Shirley.
Successfully pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests — the first milestone towards your ADI qualification in Shirley.
Part 2 focuses on raising your driving to professional standard. You'll master precision control, forward planning, and defensive techniques on roads around Shirley.
Our Buddy System gives you 8 hours of in-car practice with a matched trainee in Shirley. Learning together accelerates progress and builds real confidence.
Between in-car sessions, the Academy provides Part 2-specific tutorials, self-assessment tools, and video demonstrations to reinforce your skills in Shirley.
Pass the DVSA driving ability test, proving you can drive to the advanced standard expected of a professional instructor in Shirley.
Part 3 transforms you from a skilled driver into an effective instructor. Learn lesson planning, risk management, and student assessment for teaching in Shirley.
You'll complete 20 hours of in-car teaching practice in Shirley alongside structured online modules. This blend ensures you're ready for real-world instruction.
Access lesson plan templates, example teaching videos, and assessment criteria breakdowns through the Academy — everything you need to prepare for Part 3 in Shirley.
Pass the DVSA instructional ability test and earn your full ADI qualification, ready to start your teaching career in Shirley.
Once you pass Part 2, you're eligible for a DVSA Trainee Licence. This means you can start earning by teaching real learners in Shirley right away.
You'll work with real pupils in Shirley 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 Shirley 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 Shirley.
Book quality driving lessons in Shirley with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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