When you can get one, the rules, the costs, and how sponsorship works.
A trainee driving instructor licence, often called a pink badge, lets you give paid driving lessons while you prepare for your ADI Part 3 test. It’s optional, but many trainees find it the best way to build real teaching experience.
You can apply once you have:
It costs £140 and lasts 6 months.
When you apply, you choose one of two options, and you can’t switch later:
A trainee licence isn’t a qualification in itself, and it’s not a way to put off Part 3. It’s there to help you prepare. Further licences are only given in limited cases, and not simply for more time.
We provide Part 2 training, your 40 hours of training, and sponsorship for your trainee licence. Find out more on our Become a Driving Instructor page, or read ADI Part 1, 2 and 3 explained.
Sources: GOV.UK: Get a trainee driving instructor licence and ADI register guide.
We give one-to-one manual driving lessons in Borehamwood, Colney Heath, Elstree, Harpenden, Hatfield, London Colney, Radlett, St Albans and Shenley.
Instructor training with us: 2 hours for £90, 10 hours for £400, or 40 hours for £1,500.
