Become an ADI

crunchy62

I've been self employed for years but business is gone. I'm in my 50s now and can't find anything! My daughter says her instructor is up the wall with business. The idea of becoming and ADI seems a good option.
Anyone got opinions or advise

MascotDec85

It takes a certain type of personality and mentality to become a good ADI. It’s not for everyone. It can be very tough to get yourself established in your area of choice.
There are loads of ADIs in my area. Some are extremely busy, others are desperate for work.

Dravokivich

You'd definitely need to have a certain attitude for it. There's been a few posts of people here who could not get on with their instructors at all.

The guy I learned with, works primarily off people recommending him.

crunchy62

I'd like to think that I'd be good at the job as I've trained people for over 20 years. I've dealt with many different personalities and levels of ability. I'm also very patient and very good at simplifying tasks and adapting teaching methods to suit different individuals. From a financial standpoint, having been self employed I've learned to be tough in business when I need to be. I also like driving and have a good knowledge of cars and mechanics. Gosh this is sounding like personal statement! Actually, I think I'll hire myself!

Galbin

crunchy62 wrote: »

I'd like to think that I'd be good at the job as I've trained people for over 20 years. I've dealt with many different personalities and levels of ability. I'm also very patient and very good at simplifying tasks and adapting teaching methods to suit different individuals. From a financial standpoint, having been self employed I've learned to be tough in business when I need to be. I also like driving and have a good knowledge of cars and mechanics. Gosh this is sounding like personal statement! Actually, I think I'll hire myself!

Given how tough and unfair the test has become I would recommend it to any good drivers who want to earn a crust. Honestly, people fail all the time even when their instructors are good and they are good too. Of course, it will take time to get established, but I know my town has an absolute ton of instructors running around the town every day from 7am to cirac 9pm. It can also take weeks to get a lesson with many of them, so they are booked right up. Unless the RSA decide to change the test to make it fairer, driving instructors won't be running out of business any time soon. Plus, you sound like you have the skills and personality to be good at it.

spurious

Would you not need a good few bob to set up? Insurance, dual control car (presumably new, or less than a few years old) etc.?

Galbin

spurious wrote: »

Would you not need a good few bob to set up? Insurance, dual control car (presumably new, or less than a few years old) etc.?

This is a good point, but you'd need seed money to start any business anyway. The first year is usually pretty lean, no mater what you do.

crunchy62

Are there any Driving Instructors on here who can recommend where to train

I've come across a few:

ISM - https://www.ism.ie

Leinster Driving Campus - https://www.leinsterdrivingcampus.ie

Naas Driving Academy - http://www.naasschoolofmotoring.ie

ISM seems to be the big one and as the actual Stage 2 and Stage 3 tests are based in Finglas, I think this might be better as ISM headquarters are also there.