Become a Driving Instructor

Welcome to the largest Driving Instructor Training Organisation in the Republic of Ireland

Welcome to Quantum approved driving instructor training, We specialise in training people to become driving instructors for our company using highly modern open learning resources and localised in-car training throughout the Republic. Although each person who undertakes training is guaranteed a position with Quantum it is not compulsory for them to join.

Cost of our course is €1050 per week.

Making Quantum one of the most competative companies in Ireland.

With the advent of compulsory driving lessons due shortly there has never been a better time to become an instructor.

The innovative way in which we work with our driving instructors along with the unique Quantum driving tuition system and state-of-the-art training resources for learner drivers have helped to make Quantum one of the most successful driving schools in the Republic today. The other major ingredient to our success is, of course, our highly motivated and skilled driving instructors, the majority of whom trained and qualified with us. Within just a few short years we have become one of the Republic's Largest National Driving instructor Training Schools.

Nobody has invested more and nobody can match our record, both in terms of successfully getting people qualified and ensuring that they have a secure income thereafter.

You could share in our success and be earning an annual income of between €35,000 and €50,000 as well as benefiting from a car of your choice once you have successfully completed the necessary training. You decide when and where you work, thus ensuring job flexibility, and the smile from one of your pupils who has just passed the test provides real job satisfaction

Qualifications needed

As the law stands now you cannot legally operate as a driving instructor in Ireland, without formal qualifications. To teach you have to pass the Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations. (Stage 1) Theory test, this is similar to the current tests for learner drivers exept there are 100 questions (Stage 2)A driving test This can take up to 2 hours, (Stage 3) Is a test showing your ability to instruct where the examiner plays the role of a learner driver. This may sound daunting, but the driving instructor training we offer will ensure that you are fully prepared and confident throughout the examination process. Even those people who didn’t excel at school shouldn’t be put off the idea of becoming a driving instructor, as the ADI exams require no formal qualifications. Driving instructing is a very practical skill and the ability to communicate with others and appreciate safe driving is far more important.

Therefore if you are good with people, have held a driving licence for a minimum of two years (with no more than 5 points and no bans) and take a pride in your driving this may be the right job for you.

We passed with Quantums driving instructor training ...so can you

How long will it take to qualify?

Regardless of who you choose to train with, the time it takes to qualify as a driving instructor is subject to the RSA’s examination schedules. There are three parts to the ADI examination, a theory test, a driving test and a practical test of your ability to instruct. Each part has to be taken consecutively, and each will carry with it a six week waiting period (sometimes longer). Consequently, the exam process itself from start to finish is at least 18 weeks assuming there are no other delays. This is why Quantum recommend that the driving instructor training is carried out over a period of weeks on a part-time basis rather than intensively.

The Quantum course has been tailored in such a way that it fits around the RSA’s exam schedule, and as well as minimising any ‘idle’ periods in training whilst waiting for a test date, the flexibility of our part-time course also allows students to manage their training around any other full or part-time commitments they have. Bearing this in mind, it will inevitably take some months to fully qualify. However once you have passed stage 1 and 2 you may apply for a trainee licence. Although not essential, this would enable you to get up to six months part-time or full-time practical experience in preparation for the Part 3 exam.

How to become a driving instructor step-by-step guide

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to become a driving instructor with Quantum from that all important first phone call to us, right the way through to becoming a qualified driving instructor and taking up your guaranteed position with Quantum. Down the left hand side is a series of buttons that will provide you with information about the job, Quantum and the RSA qualifying ADI examination.

Step 1: Contact the office

First step is to phone our dedicated recruitment office on our lo call number 1890 400 700. Opening times are Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm. If you ring outside of normal office hours an answer phone service is available for you to leave your name and address.

You can also contact us via the internet using the contact form which can be accessed by clicking request a call back. However, before you contact us please make sure you can meet the minimum requirements as set out by the RSA which state that you:

Must have held a driving licence for at least two years (with no more than 5 points overall or any bans) before you start training you must be able to pass a Criminal Record Bureau (CBR) check; have or be able to obtain a tax clearance certificate. If you have any doubts about meeting these minimum requirements you can contact the RSA on 096 25007 for further advice.

Step 2: Pass the ADI theory test – Part 1

About the test:
The ADI theory test is made up of 100 multiple choice questions; you must answer 85% of the questions correctly in order to pass the theory test.

Step 3: Pass the ADI driving test – Part 2

About the test:
The Part 2 driving test closely resembles the current car-driving test for learners in format and content. However the duration of the test is longer to allow you to undertake all the set manoeuvres and you are expected to perform to a higher standard. Unlike the L test which allows you to make 8 minor driving faults on the Part 2 ADI test you are only permitted to make 5 minor driving faults and what constitutes a minor driving fault may be more critically assessed.

Training provided by Quantum for Part 2

The Part 2 course is made up of a program of self-development exercises and study using our modern open learning Quantum DVD (3 hours of video footage) and workbook.

Step 4: ADI instructional ability test – Part 3

About the test:

The Part 3 test requires you to give two half-hour driving lessons on subjects chosen by the examiner. The examiner plays the role of a pupil and whilst in that role he or she tests your ability as an instructor by asking questions and making mistakes. In particular, the examiner will expect you to explain what you hope to achieve on the lesson (based on the situation outlined by the examiner before you start), give a briefing where required about the driving task you are about to teach, provide appropriate verbal support whilst on the move to aid the learning process and to identify and deal with any driving faults that might occur. Your performance for each lesson will be graded.

Training provided by Quantum for Part 3

Using our unique open learning course package of DVDs (about 3 hours of video footage), Instructional Skills Manual, test guide, workbooks, prompt sheets and laminated colour presenter you will learn about the Part 3 test, the instructional standards sought and the practical exercises you need, in order to develop the skills required to successfully pass this test.