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 |
Train as a driving instructor in Smith’s Wood and build a career that works around your life. Our 20-28 weeks programme is one of the most flexible in the industry, with part-time and intensive options available for trainees across the Smith’s Wood area.
You're assigned a personal Part 1 specialist in Smith’s Wood who guides you through theory preparation with regular check-ins and mock test support.
Our unique Buddy System pairs you with another trainee for in-car practice in Smith’s Wood. Learn together, support each other, and build confidence faster.
My Four Wheels has trained hundreds of successful ADIs across the UK. Our Smith’s Wood trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
Beyond teaching skills, we help you succeed as a business in Smith’s Wood. From marketing to admin systems, we provide the tools you need to thrive.
Learn from experienced trainers who know the Smith’s Wood test routes and local driving conditions. Their insider knowledge gives you a competitive advantage.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Smith’s Wood. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
Students in Smith’s Wood 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.
Not all students in Smith’s Wood 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 Smith’s Wood, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Busy roads in Smith’s Wood 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 Smith’s Wood.
Part 2 focuses on raising your driving to professional standard. You'll master precision control, forward planning, and defensive techniques on roads around Smith’s Wood.
Our Buddy System gives you 8 hours of in-car practice with a matched trainee in Smith’s Wood. 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 Smith’s Wood.
Pass the DVSA driving ability test, proving you can drive to the advanced standard expected of a professional instructor in Smith’s Wood.
Part 3 transforms you from a skilled driver into an effective instructor. Learn lesson planning, risk management, and student assessment for teaching in Smith’s Wood.
You'll complete 20 hours of in-car teaching practice in Smith’s Wood 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 Smith’s Wood.
Pass the DVSA instructional ability test and earn your full ADI qualification, ready to start your teaching career in Smith’s Wood.
A trainee licence lets you start earning in Smith’s Wood after Part 2. Teach real pupils, gain confidence, and build your skills ahead of the final qualification step.
Nothing prepares you for Part 3 like actual teaching. In Smith’s Wood, you'll work with a range of learners and develop the adaptability every great instructor needs.
The My Four Wheels Academy stays with you through the trainee stage in Smith’s Wood — video resources, lesson plans, and progress tracking to support your development.
Transition from trainee to confident instructor, earning income in Smith’s Wood while building the real-world skills that make Part 3 feel natural.
Book quality driving lessons in Smith’s Wood with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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