Sunderland best Driving School

Start Your Career as a Driving Instructor with Elite Drive

Earn over £1,500 per week and build a career that works around your life.

  • Get paid while you complete your training

  • No upfront fees or large initial costs

  • Flexible, pay-as-you-go training options

  • Expert training from an ORDIT-registered instructor trainer

  • Low-cost franchise fees

  • Choose your own working hours

  • Run your own business with full support

When you train with Elite Drive, you’ll receive high-quality, professional training tailored to fit around your existing work and family commitments. Our flexible approach allows you to progress at a pace that suits you.

We believe that cost should never stand in the way of achieving your career goals. That’s why we offer pay-as-you-go training giving you the freedom to train without the pressure of expensive upfront payments.

At Elite Drive, support doesn’t stop once your training begins. Alongside low franchise fees and pupils provided, you’ll benefit from ongoing guidance and 24/7 support from our experienced team. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and enjoyable environment where you can grow your own successful driving instructor business with confidence.

What is required to become a driving instructor?

  • Be at least 21 years old

  • Have held a full UK or EU driving license for a minimum of 3 years

  • Be able to read a number plate from 26.5 meters away

  • Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • Successfully complete all 3 parts of the DVSA’s qualifying tests:

    • Part 1: Theory & Hazard Perception

    • Part 2: Driving Ability

    • Part 3: Instructional Ability