Any Driving Instructors on here?
14-06-2005, 11:58 AM
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Any Driving Instructors on here?
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i applied yesterday to become a driving instructior, went for the interview and i have a driving test on thursday!
the money sounds great (£600pw!!)
but the trainning cost 3K!!
Anyone on here can tell me if its worth a go?
i applied yesterday to become a driving instructior, went for the interview and i have a driving test on thursday!
the money sounds great (£600pw!!)
but the trainning cost 3K!!
Anyone on here can tell me if its worth a go?
14-06-2005, 12:02 PM
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the benifits are amazing, its just the initial training and costs that making me hesitate.
i would love to be my own boss and get out of the office!
i would love to be my own boss and get out of the office!
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they say 1.2million ppl turn 17 everyday and there are only 17,000 qualified driving instructors out there so work is prity much guaranteed (well on this course the 3k guarantees u a job at the end or your money back!)
id say alot of ppl in here would do good to look into it!
id say alot of ppl in here would do good to look into it!
14-06-2005, 12:16 PM
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fook that for stress!
probably pay that much because its not exactly a sought after career! if you have the patience then fair play!
i know i could never do it!
probably pay that much because its not exactly a sought after career! if you have the patience then fair play!
i know i could never do it!
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doing this at the minute, hopefully it will be worth it
wanted a new challenge really , plus work from home
the instructor college is one of the best you can go to and they place you with a school when you are finished.
the £3k first off is not that much really when you think about it , most training courses are around the £2k mark.
you are better off paying it all out in one hit rather than take out the government grant as the interest rate is crap, so if you have the money then its worth the sacrifice now.
be warned the pass rate is not high
wanted a new challenge really , plus work from home
the instructor college is one of the best you can go to and they place you with a school when you are finished.
the £3k first off is not that much really when you think about it , most training courses are around the £2k mark.
you are better off paying it all out in one hit rather than take out the government grant as the interest rate is crap, so if you have the money then its worth the sacrifice now.
be warned the pass rate is not high
14-06-2005, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
they say 1.2million ppl turn 17 everyday and there are only 17,000 qualified driving instructors out there so work is prity much guaranteed (well on this course the 3k guarantees u a job at the end or your money back!)
id say alot of ppl in here would do good to look into it!
id say alot of ppl in here would do good to look into it!
Let's be honest, Im a learner and I wouldn't be able to put up with me for 8 hours everyday....no thanks...lol....
I don't think patience is a word that even comes close to what you need. I think deafness and prozac probably help.
14-06-2005, 01:54 PM
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opps 
i ment a year, cheers babe
well i no its not good oods but if you want something that bad it can be done!! you get a few chances to slip up i heard as well, not that im planning to.
swerv - prob is i don't have 3k up front, plus i have other debts as well?
but how you finding it so far?
definately worth going for? and how old are you if you don't mind me asking?
i felt quite young sitting there with everyone else!
i ment a year, cheers babe well i no its not good oods but if you want something that bad it can be done!! you get a few chances to slip up i heard as well, not that im planning to.
swerv - prob is i don't have 3k up front, plus i have other debts as well?
but how you finding it so far?
definately worth going for? and how old are you if you don't mind me asking?
i felt quite young sitting there with everyone else!
14-06-2005, 02:00 PM
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How old do you have to be ?
Ive only just turned 18, but ive been driving on tracks since 13 so i would say im above average also i passed my driving test first time with no minors and with 2 lessons before hand. But i bet you probably have to be 21 so my age is letting me down
Ive only just turned 18, but ive been driving on tracks since 13 so i would say im above average also i passed my driving test first time with no minors and with 2 lessons before hand. But i bet you probably have to be 21 so my age is letting me down
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prob is i don't have 3k up front, plus i have other debts as well?
but how you finding it so far?
definately worth going for? and how old are you if you don't mind me asking?
Im 25 btw.
just noticed you have a driving test on thursday , who is this with and how old are you???
14-06-2005, 02:09 PM
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Yep im very proud of it 
me and my mate took our tests one after the other on the same day and both passed with no minors (with different examinors)
Shame i gotta wait another 2 1/2 years something i would defo consider though
me and my mate took our tests one after the other on the same day and both passed with no minors (with different examinors)Shame i gotta wait another 2 1/2 years
something i would defo consider though
14-06-2005, 02:26 PM
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well done cola as well then!
im 22, 23 in august, held my licence 5 years now, its clean (somehow!) an 5 yrs no claims
its a driving test with the instructor college to see if im a 'fit applicant'
no point in taking money off someone if they are crap!
any tips??
im 22, 23 in august, held my licence 5 years now, its clean (somehow!) an 5 yrs no claims
its a driving test with the instructor college to see if im a 'fit applicant'
no point in taking money off someone if they are crap!
any tips??
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They must have changed their procedure as they never done that before [friends have gone through them]
Tips are don’t try too hard they are not expecting you to drive like an advanced driver, that’s what they teach you. Be very aware of what’s going on around you and drive in a confident but defensive manner
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Tips are don’t try too hard they are not expecting you to drive like an advanced driver, that’s what they teach you. Be very aware of what’s going on around you and drive in a confident but defensive manner
HTH
14-06-2005, 02:47 PM
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it says in the book drive in a business like manner?
i just hope my arm dosn't reach for the window to rest on!
i must have sooo many bad habits now
im confident tho
any other advice welcome!!
i just hope my arm dosn't reach for the window to rest on!
i must have sooo many bad habits now
im confident tho
any other advice welcome!!
14-06-2005, 03:16 PM
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RAN -
I've been working as a driving instructor for about 7 weeks now & i've gotta say.....
............... THE YOUNG GIRLIES ARE AWESOME TO TEACH!
On a serious note - it's a VERY stressful job!
I thought it was going to be alot easier than it is.
It's good as in im my own boss, the money's ok, i work when i want to work & have time off when i want BUT there's times when you come home & your just soooo mentally drained & you think flock me that was a hard day!
It just takes the 1 bad learner to ruin your day!
But dont let that put you off, it can be a good career & you get to meet loads of people etc (& get sworn at by loads of other motorists)
I've been working as a driving instructor for about 7 weeks now & i've gotta say.....
............... THE YOUNG GIRLIES ARE AWESOME TO TEACH!
On a serious note - it's a VERY stressful job!
I thought it was going to be alot easier than it is.
It's good as in im my own boss, the money's ok, i work when i want to work & have time off when i want BUT there's times when you come home & your just soooo mentally drained & you think flock me that was a hard day!
It just takes the 1 bad learner to ruin your day!
But dont let that put you off, it can be a good career & you get to meet loads of people etc (& get sworn at by loads of other motorists)
14-06-2005, 03:21 PM
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ahh thats what i like to hear!! loads of girlies!! haha
no seriously i been told its among the most stressful jobs but i have been trying to weigh up the pro's and cons and it's in the jobs favour so... im gonna go for it!
well if i pass on thursday that is
no seriously i been told its among the most stressful jobs but i have been trying to weigh up the pro's and cons and it's in the jobs favour so... im gonna go for it!
well if i pass on thursday that is
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It's not as simple as passing your test on thursday
That'll be an initial assesment of YOUR driving so they know how much work they have to put in to your driving in order for you to pass your part 2 exam!
Have you done your instructors theory test? & then after you pass that you have to do an instructors driving test which aint that easy at all!
That'll be an initial assesment of YOUR driving so they know how much work they have to put in to your driving in order for you to pass your part 2 exam!
Have you done your instructors theory test? & then after you pass that you have to do an instructors driving test which aint that easy at all!
14-06-2005, 03:34 PM
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nah its cool i done the whole intro thing yesterday, explained all the stages etc, i just don't wanna get too hooked up on the idea until i pass (or fail ) on thurs
after is when the hard work begins!!
did u do yours with the instructor college? or another trainning school
how do you rate them?
and how long did it take you?
i was told 6months min, but i wanna speed things up!
sorry about all the questions, just trying to find out as much as i can b4 i commit
) on thursafter is when the hard work begins!!
did u do yours with the instructor college? or another trainning school
how do you rate them?
and how long did it take you?
i was told 6months min, but i wanna speed things up!
sorry about all the questions, just trying to find out as much as i can b4 i commit
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RAN - you flocker you crease me up
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I done my training with BSM who i now have a franchise with.
It took me about a year & a half.
Im currently preparing for my final exam 'part 3' which is supposed to be mega difficult, but it should all be completed in the next couple of months or so.
URBAN BELL-END
I done my training with BSM who i now have a franchise with.
It took me about a year & a half.
Im currently preparing for my final exam 'part 3' which is supposed to be mega difficult, but it should all be completed in the next couple of months or so.