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 |
Get 24/7 access to our online training platform with video tutorials, mock tests, lesson plans, and progress tracking — all included in your Carlisle training.
Our unique Buddy System pairs you with another trainee for in-car practice in Carlisle. Learn together, support each other, and build confidence faster.
You're assigned a personal Part 1 specialist in Carlisle who guides you through theory preparation with regular check-ins and mock test support.
Learn from experienced trainers who know the Carlisle test routes and local driving conditions. Their insider knowledge gives you a competitive advantage.
My Four Wheels has trained hundreds of successful ADIs across the UK. Our Carlisle trainees benefit from a programme refined over years of results.
A positive, encouraging approach makes a huge difference for learners in Carlisle. Celebrating small wins and maintaining an upbeat attitude helps students build confidence behind the wheel.
Being on time for each lesson shows professionalism and respect for your students' time in Carlisle. Punctuality is key to creating a smooth and efficient schedule.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Carlisle develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
Every student in Carlisle is different. Working with a variety of personalities requires an open and adaptable mindset. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them learn, this career is for you.
Not all students in Carlisle 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 five penalty points on your license.
We'll send you everything you need — your training manual, key driving-instructor study books, and access to the My Four Wheels Academy online platform.
Log in anytime, 24/7. Work through interactive lessons, watch videos, and take unlimited mock tests until you're confident and ready.
You'll be guided by a dedicated Part 1 specialist who'll answer your questions and help you stay on track.
Pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests and build the foundation for your driving instructor career in Carlisle.
You'll refine your driving to DVSA instructor level through structured coaching. This means smooth control, excellent observation, and confident decision-making across Carlisle's roads.
Practise alongside a fellow trainee in Carlisle during 8 hours of paired in-car sessions. Our Buddy System is proven to improve confidence and test readiness.
Track your Part 2 progress, watch driving technique videos, and test yourself with quizzes on the My Four Wheels Academy — available 24/7 to Carlisle trainees.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 exam and prove your driving ability meets the professional standard required to teach in Carlisle.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Carlisle.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Carlisle.
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 Carlisle.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Carlisle while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Carlisle under the support of the My Four Wheels team and trainers.
Continue training through the Academy, combining online learning and in-car coaching to refine your instructional skills before your final exam in Carlisle.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Carlisle.
Book quality driving lessons in Carlisle with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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