Driving Instructor Training, Eligibility and Legal Requirements

To be eligible for ProScot's ADI course, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must hold a full and unrestricted UK or European Union (EU) European Economic Area (EEA) unrestricted driving licence
  • You must have held this licence for a total of four out of the past six years
  • You must not have been disqualified from driving at any time in the previous four years
  • You must be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the Register of Driving Instructors - all motoring and non-motoring convictions will be taken into account
  • You must pass the Register Qualifying Examination and pay the appropriate fees
  • You must be prepared to make a substantial commitment of your time, effort and money.
  • If you wish to start the qualifying process, you must undertake an enhanced level criminal record check before sitting the theory test. In addition, you will not be able to qualify as a driving instructor if:
    • you have any endorsements (including disqualifications or more than 5 fixed penalty points) on your driving licence
    • because of a disability, you're only entitled to drive vehicles with an automatic transmission
    • You've not held a full UK or European driving licence for four out of the last six years.

What Our Learner Drivers Say

Reece Wiggan

Passed my test first time today with my instructor Scott Kelly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an instructor to go start with Scott. Couldn’t ask for more from an instructor.

Reece Wiggan
Fife
Honor Mitchell-Thain

Thank you to Andrew McKay who has helped me to pass my driving test. His patience and perseverance has thoroughly helped me with both my confidence and my ability. I would highly recommend being taught by Andrew.

Honor Mitchell-Thain
Torryburn
Sharon Slaven

Would like to say a massive thanks to james Kilgour from ProScot for having the patience, learning me and getting me through my driving test with a pass. Would highly recommend him. Thanks again.

Sharon Slaven
Kirkcaldy
Oliver Cahill

Fred Beck is not only a 5 Star top instructor but a top guy, too. He was always very patient with me throughout all stages of my driving, helping me to a first-time pass. Would highly recommend him!

Oliver Cahill
Morgan Feeley

Innes was my instructor and he was amazing! His help was absolutely amazing and he helped in my confidence driving so much!

Morgan Feeley
Kirkcaldy
Rhys MacIntosh

Innes is an amazing driving instructor, who really helped me find the confidence to pass. Thank you Innes.

Rhys MacIntosh
Kirkcaldy
Calum Russell

Fred Beck is a fantastic instructor. Very clear and calm with his instruction. You really can't go wrong with the way he books lessons, which is great if you're a bit of a tattie-heed.

Recommend 100% and 5 Stars.

Calum Russell
Kirkcaldy
Kieran Hill

I really enjoyed learning with Jason MacPherson at ProScot, Jason is an easy going guy with a good way of teaching that made me feel more comfortable in the drivers seat.

Kieran Hill
Kirkcaldy
Pandora Ray

An absolutely incredible place, passed my driving test first try with Andrew and would recommend him so incredibly much!!

Pandora Ray
Dunfermline
Hamish McDonald

Loved getting taught by Andrew McKay, helped me learn how to drive safely and appropriately. A world class instructor

Hamish McDonald
Kirkliston