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Becoming a driving instructor is an increasingly popular career choice for many people. Unfortunately, most of us are unable to give up our current jobs to make time for the training, as we all have financial commitments to meet. Luckily, Most colleges will give you the option to learn on flexible terms, such as evenings and weekends, so there is no need to quit your current job. This enables you to carry out the driving instructor training when it is convenient for you. You do not have to worry about losing income from your current job, with all that stress that can bring.

If this seems attractive to you, then you should probably pick an instructor college that has offices nationwide. Large colleges are far more likely to offer flexible training times including weekends and evenings. Small, less well known colleges tend to be far less flexible with teaching hours,

Naturally, most people have bills to pay and want to start taking on clients as soon as possible - even before they have qualified. Luckily, this is possible. You can earn some nice extra income by teaching as a student instructor. Although the rate you can charge is lower, it is still nice to earn money whilst learning. This is a great way to pay off the driving instructor training

One thing to keep in mind however, is that squeezing in your training around current work commitments will mean that the course takes longer to complete. Many people following this path take over two years to complete the driving instructor training. If you study more intensively, you can be qualified within 6 months. Of course, the final decision is entirely up to you, and time to complete the training should not affect your ability to do the job well.

If you are considering a career change but are put off by the thought that retraining means having to live in poverty for months at a time, then training as a driving instructor could be the right choice for you. It is probably in the minority as a career in which you can earn and learn together.