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 |
Launch a rewarding new career as a driving instructor in Southmead. My Four Wheels provides industry-leading training, business support, and guaranteed work in the Southmead area. Our 6-7 months programme combines practical instruction with business skills to set you up for success.
Start earning immediately in Southmead with our job guarantee. We provide a steady stream of pupils so you can build your teaching business with confidence.
Our Southmead training uses the latest DVSA standards and teaching techniques. You'll learn evidence-based methods that produce confident, safe drivers.
Your training doesn't stop at qualification. We provide continuous support and development opportunities throughout your career in Southmead.
Start earning in Southmead before you fully qualify. After passing Part 2, apply for a trainee licence and teach real pupils while completing Part 3.
No teaching background needed to train in Southmead. Most of our successful instructors came from completely different careers and found their calling here.
My Four Wheels has trained hundreds of successful ADIs across the UK. Our Southmead trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
As a driving instructor in Southmead, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Being on time for each lesson shows professionalism and respect for your students' time in Southmead. Punctuality is key to creating a smooth and efficient schedule.
A positive, encouraging approach makes a huge difference for learners in Southmead. Celebrating small wins and maintaining an upbeat attitude helps students build confidence behind the wheel.
Every student in Southmead 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.
Busy roads in Southmead 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.
Your training materials arrive quickly — including your study manual, DVSA reference books, and full access to our online Academy platform for learning in Southmead.
The Academy is available around the clock. Complete interactive modules, watch instructional videos, and take practice exams whenever suits you.
A dedicated Part 1 specialist is assigned to you in Southmead. They'll track your progress, answer questions, and ensure you're fully prepared.
Pass both the DVSA Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test, proving you have the knowledge foundation to become an instructor in Southmead.
You'll refine your driving to DVSA instructor level through structured coaching. This means smooth control, excellent observation, and confident decision-making across Southmead's roads.
Practise alongside a fellow trainee in Southmead 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 Southmead trainees.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 exam and prove your driving ability meets the professional standard required to teach in Southmead.
Part 3 transforms you from a skilled driver into an effective instructor. Learn lesson planning, risk management, and student assessment for teaching in Southmead.
You'll complete 20 hours of in-car teaching practice in Southmead 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 Southmead.
Pass the DVSA instructional ability test and earn your full ADI qualification, ready to start your teaching career in Southmead.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Southmead while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Southmead 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 Southmead.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Southmead.
Book quality driving lessons in Southmead with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
Learn More →Start your rewarding career teaching others to drive in Southmead. Guaranteed job and amazing benefits.
Learn More →Be your own boss with a proven driving school franchise in Southmead. Guaranteed pupils and full support.
Learn More →