Becoming a DVSA Driving Instructor

If you want to train as a DVSA Driving Instructor there are some conditions that you will need to meet first:

  • You must hold a full UK or European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) unrestricted car driving licence. Note: Any EU/EEA licence must either be exchanged for a GB licence or a GB counterpart. Advice on exchange of foreign licences is available from the DVLA.
  • You must have held it for a total of at least 4 out of the past 6 years prior to entering the Register after qualifying. Note: A foreign licence, an automatic car driving licence or a provisional licence held after passing the driving test, all count towards the 4 years.
  • You must not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the 4 years prior to being entered in the Register.
  • You must be a 'fit and proper' person, a CRB check is required.
  • Additionally, to accompany a learner driver you must have held a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence in the same class of vehicle for 3 years and be aged 21 or more.


To qualify as a DVSA Driving Instructor you must:

  • Pass the 2 qualifying practical exams within two years of passing the theory and hazard perception tests.
  • Apply for registration within 12 months od passing the final part of the examination.


For more information regarding the qualification process please click the link below.