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Approved Driving Instructors

Driving Schools Booking Services is a nationwide driving school with over 1,200 fully approved driving instructors throughout the UK. We do not use trainee driving instructors, all our instructors are certified grade 4 – 6 with the Driving Standards Association (DSA).

Fully qualified driving instructors display a green badge on their windscreen, signifying they have passed all three instructor examinations. At periodic intervals, the instructor is required to undergo re-examination to keep their teaching certificate. The DSA oversees re-examination and assigns grades according to the instructors performance. The grades range from 1 to 6, with only around 2% of instructors certified with a 6. Most of our instructors are grade 5.

Why Choose a Higher Grade Instructor?

At first glance it may seem cheaper to be instructed by a trainee driving instructor. However, we have found that it is actually more cost effective in the long run to choose a fully approved instructor. Consider the following advantages of using an approved instructor:

  • You pass with fewer lessons
  • You will be more likely to pass your test first time
  • You will be a safer driver when you have passed your test
  • You can get up to 25% off your first car insurance with our instructors

On average tuition with a DSA approved driving instructor is £2 more per hour than a trainee instructor. For that extra £2 you will get better tuition and may only need half the lessons you would with a trainee.

Below is a table illustrating the typical savings you can make with Driving Schools Booking Services:

Instructor Hours Lesson Price Total
Trainee 60 18 £1,080
DSBS Instructor 30 20 £600

Driving Schools Booking Services can also help you to get 25% off your first car insurance, so call today on 0800 080 5705 to get the best deal on with the best instructors.