Driving Instructor Software
for UK ADIs
Stop doing admin. Start teaching.
DriveInstruct is the modern operating system for UK driving instructors. Reminders, bookings, payments, and tracking — all in one place.
1.5 million learner drivers in the UK
Listed across 413 cities
Calendar, payments, and student tracking — all in one place, so you can spend less time on admin.
Calendar
Payments
Don't get left behind
Students are searching.
Are they finding you?
Learners search “driving instructor near me” thousands of times a day across the UK.
DriveInstruct puts your profile in front of them — across 413 cities in England and Wales. Instructors without a listing are invisible to every single one.
Other instructors in your area are already taking online bookings and collecting deposits upfront.
Students who don't get a quick reply move on within hours. The instructors who respond fastest — and look most professional — win the booking.
No-shows, missed enquiries, and WhatsApp admin are costing you money you don't see.
One prevented no-show pays for months of DriveInstruct. The free 2-month trial costs nothing — start today and see the difference before you pay a penny.
Start free — 2 monthsEverything you need
One platform.
Every essential tool.
Built specifically for the UK market, keeping you compliant and organised without the headache.
Automated reminders
SMS and email reminders sent automatically 48 hours and 2 hours before every lesson. No-shows drop, you do nothing.
Online booking portal
Students book directly from your live availability. Custom URL, deposit collection via Stripe, instant confirmation.
Lesson payments
Accept deposits and lesson packages online. Stripe-powered. 2% platform fee — only when you get paid.
Student progress tracking
Full DVSA skills matrix for every student. Log progress after each lesson. Students can view their own progress.
Route planner
Optimise your daily routes. See travel time between pickups, plan your day efficiently, and save favourite routes.
Marketplace listing
Get a public profile on driveinstruct.co.uk. Appear in "driving instructors near me" searches and receive direct student enquiries.
Analytics & earnings
Track revenue, lesson volume, cancellation rates, and student pass rates. Know exactly how your school is performing.
Multi-instructor support
Running a school with multiple instructors? The School plan supports up to 10 instructors under one account.
Zero manual effort
Set it once.
Forget about it.
As soon as a lesson is booked, DriveInstruct schedules reminders automatically. It's like having a full-time assistant who never misses a text.
First reminder
SMS + email sent automatically when lesson is confirmed.
Day-of reminder
Second reminder on the day, keeping no-shows to a minimum.
Automated SMS via DriveInstruct
Organic Growth
Get found by
new students.
Every DriveInstruct account includes a high-converting public profile. Appear in local searches without spending a penny on ads.
HMRC COMPLIANCE
Making Tax Digital is live now
HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax came into force this April. DriveInstruct tracks your lesson revenue digitally, so your records are already compliant.
Simple Pricing
Built for every scale.
Start with a 2-month free trial. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel any time. No hidden fees.
Starter
Diary and reminders for instructors getting started.
- Unlimited students
- Lesson booking + calendar
- Up to 50 texts + 100 emails/month
- Student progress (DVSA skills)
Solo
Everything you need to run your business professionally.
- Unlimited students
- Lesson booking + calendar
- 100 SMS + 200 emails/month
- Student progress (DVSA skills)
- Route planner
- Stripe payments
- Marketplace profile
- Waitlist management
School
For schools with multiple instructors.
- Everything in Solo
- Up to 10 instructors
- 500 SMS + 1,000 emails/month
- Per-instructor analytics
- School-wide dashboard
- Priority support
Training to be an instructor?
PDIs get Starter features free while they train. No time limit, no credit card required.
Help & Support
Common questions
How much does DriveInstruct cost?
Is DriveInstruct free for PDIs?
Do lessons get reminder texts automatically?
Can students book online?
Is DriveInstruct MTD compliant?
Guides for ADIs
From the blog
Growing Your School
How to Get More Driving Students in 2026
12 methods that actually work — from referral programmes and Google Business to TikTok and waiting lists.
10 min read
Running Your School
How to Reduce Driving Lesson No-Shows
Deposits, timed reminders, and a clear cancellation policy. Most no-shows are preventable.
8 min read
Running Your School
DiaryManager Alternative 2026
An honest comparison of DriveInstruct and DiaryManager — features, pricing, and which suits you.
8 min read
Ready to take back
your time?
Students are already searching for instructors in your area — 14 enquiries sent through DriveInstruct so far. Make sure you're visible.
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