The Driving Standards Agency set legal requirements you must meet to become an Approved Driving Instructor.

You must hold a full UK or European Union car driving licence for a total of at least four out of the past six years prior to entering the register after qualifying.

You should be a fit and proper person to have your name entered on the register. All convictions, including motoring offences, will be taken into account you will be subject to full police check to assess your suitability to be entered on the register.

You must be able to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 27.5m(90ft)

Pass the register qualifying examinations and register within 12 months of doing so.

You must pass the three qualifying exams within a two-year period.