What to Look For When Choosing a Driving Instructor?

What to look for and what questions to ask when looking for a good driving instructor

When selecting a driving instructor, you must do the following five things:

• Examine reviews on unbiased review websites.

• Make certain that your driving instructor is fully qualified.

• Find out how long their wait times are and how many lessons their students must complete before passing.

• Inquire about their teaching methods and style.

There are plenty of people who can teach you to drive. In fact, there are only three restrictions when looking for a driving instructor. 

The individual must:

Be at least 21 years old (there is no upper age limit). Possess a valid, full driver's licence from an EU or EEA* member country. Have held that driver's licence for at least three years

While anyone who meets these criteria can teach you to drive, only fully qualified driving instructors can charge you money for their services. It is illegal to charge for driving lessons when you are not qualified. Be wary if you come across a driving instructor who charges an hourly rate but has no credentials!

What qualifications are required for a driving instructor?

An ADI or PDI can teach you. An Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) is a fully qualified driving instructor, whereas a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) is a trainee.

You can also ask an instructor for their pass rates or most recent grading. All ADIs are graded A (high level of instruction), B (sufficient level of instruction), or fail (unsatisfactory level of instruction).

What is the difference between a professional and a non-professional instructor?

Professional instructors have been trained not only in all of the rules of the road but also in lesson planning and delivery. They will have received training on how to manage students' expectations and emotions while learning to drive, and they will be familiar with all of the challenges that the test routes in your area represent.

A friend or relative may have one or more of these items, but unless they are a teacher, they are unlikely to have all of them. The primary advantage of learning with a friend or relative is that it is completely free.

The real question here is whether driving lessons are worthwhile. Yes, we believe so. When it comes to learning to drive, you truly get what you pay for.

What qualities distinguish a good driving instructor?

Patience: A good instructor should never be frustrated by your (lack of) driving abilities. It is their responsibility to view every setback as an opportunity to learn.

Support: You should never feel as if you are on your own. A good driving instructor will always keep an eye on you to make sure you're on the right track.

Punctuality: We're all late from time to time, but a driving instructor who keeps you waiting every other week isn't looking out for your best interests.

Droober always strives to find such instructors for its students. We have a high pass rate. Find your best local driving instructors here. If you have any questions, please contact us.

10/19/2021 4:01:03 PM