Approved Driving Instructor Income Potential

Chevron Driving School is one of the largest driving schools in the SE of England, advertising in 16 editions of yellow pages as well as having a web site that receives over 10000 hits per month. This generates well over 150 calls a day from potential pupil’s with over 50 confirmed bookings from L-drivers a day. Current Chevron instructors have a full diary and have a waiting list of between 3-to-5 weeks and work the hours that they choose, with many instructors not working past 6.00pm or weekends. Once qualified, ADI’s who register with the Pass-Plus scheme earn an additional £21.00 per hour – with a minimum of 6 lessons – from pupils who have passed their driving test and wish to receive a 30% discount on their car insurance. Furthermore, if ADI’s who are Grade 5 or above wish to register as instructors for the Drivers Incentive Scheme they will receive an additional premium per hour. This scheme is run in conjunction with the Court Service, local councils, Police and Driving Schools and is designed to improve the skills and attitudes of traffic offenders through additional training from ADI’s.

The figures below show potential income based on typical working weeks:

Chevrons training programme will be conducted at your pace, which means you, can train around your present commitments. The choice is yours, however if you do become a trainee with Chevron, we will complete your 40 hours training to gain a Trainee Licence and the additional 20 hours training to take a Part 3 exam. Chevron takes pride in our instructors and all instructors are able to contact the office in person or by phone, fax or email to clarify questions or ask for guidance and support.

"So How much can I earn?"

As a professional Approved Driving Instructor, you can realistically expect to charge between £19.50 - £25.00 per lesson for your professional time.

A reasonable working week consists of between 25 - 45 lessons.

Average miles per lesson are 12.

Chevron Driving School recommends Vauxhall Corsa’s

You may use your existing car (if suitable) - a set of dual controls supplied and fitted will cost £281. The average fuel cost per lesson is £1.00.

If your own vehicle is not suitable you have the option to lease a driving school vehicle or to purchase one.

A lease vehicle will be fully maintained and the contract will be for an initial period of seven months once you start on the road as a trainee driving instructor. The cost will equate to four driving lessons per week.

If you prefer to own a vehicle, for a minimum deposit of £99 you can purchase a vehicle through ‘Robinsons, The Driving Instructor Centre’ please ask for details. All you vehicle expenses and school fees are tax deductible.

Example (based on using your own car):

40 lessons at £20.00 each = £800. Less petrol £40, tax and insurance £7.50, school fee of £69.23. Your personal earnings will be £683.27 per week. Your outgoings will be covered by the first 6 lessons of each week.

Chevron Driving School Fee pcm
Starts at £150 for the first month, then £250 for the second month, £350 thereafter

Once qualified as an APPROVED DRIVING INSTRUCTOR our school fee is only
£300 per month

We believe this is one of the best driving school packages that you will find in the UK.

Some schools quote unrealistically high earnings that are rarely obtainable, you should bear in mind that your prospective pupils will be looking for first class driving tuition at a competitive price.

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