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 we'll send you at a career brochure in the post 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 Darlington. My Four Wheels offers comprehensive training and ongoing support for instructors serving Darlington and surrounding areas. Our structured 20-28 weeks programme ensures you have all the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this rewarding career.
Get 24/7 access to our online training platform with video tutorials, mock tests, lesson plans, and progress tracking — all included in your Darlington training.
No teaching background needed to train in Darlington. 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 Darlington trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
Learn from experienced trainers who know the Darlington test routes and local driving conditions. Their insider knowledge gives you a competitive advantage.
Qualified instructors in Darlington can earn substantial incomes. With flexible hours and growing demand, this career offers genuine financial rewards.
You're assigned a personal Part 1 specialist in Darlington who guides you through theory preparation with regular check-ins and mock test support.
As a driving instructor in Darlington, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Every learner in Darlington progresses differently. The best instructors adapt their teaching style to match each student's needs, whether they're nervous beginners or confident drivers needing fine-tuning.
Students in Darlington 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.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Darlington. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
Not all students in Darlington learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
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 Darlington trainees study for Part 1.
Study from home in Darlington 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 Darlington.
Successfully pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests — the first milestone towards your ADI qualification in Darlington.
Part 2 focuses on raising your driving to professional standard. You'll master precision control, forward planning, and defensive techniques on roads around Darlington.
Our Buddy System gives you 8 hours of in-car practice with a matched trainee in Darlington. 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 Darlington.
Pass the DVSA driving ability test, proving you can drive to the advanced standard expected of a professional instructor in Darlington.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Darlington.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Darlington.
The Academy is your central hub for Part 3 — featuring demonstration videos, lesson plans, assessment guides and live classroom replays.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 test and qualify as a fully approved driving instructor (ADI) in Darlington.
A trainee licence lets you start earning in Darlington 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 Darlington, 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 Darlington — video resources, lesson plans, and progress tracking to support your development.
Transition from trainee to confident instructor, earning income in Darlington while building the real-world skills that make Part 3 feel natural.
Book quality driving lessons in Darlington with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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