Driving Instructors
The great thing about being a driving instructor is it is a profession that has a guaranteed return, this is because there are always going to be people that need to learn how to drive. Getting to the point where you can start your own 
driving instructor company is easier than a lot of people think and it is a great way of working from home and enables you to have flexible working hours. Here are some steps you will need to take to have the ability to start your own driving school from home;
- Working for a larger company – There are plenty of companies that take on driving instructors to become part of their larger team, and although they do work independently they are still representatives of the company they work for. This is a great way for people to get the right qualifications for becoming a driving instructor as the company that you work for would give you all the required qualifications you need and working for a larger company, even if it is just for the start, is a good way for you to get used to the working environment before starting on your own. The advantages of owning your own franchise of a company such as this is that along with the car and other equipment that is normally provided for you they usually have the ability to send new learner drivers to you for tuition.
- Qualifications you will need – The training for becoming a driving instructor is called the Approved Driving Instructor exams (ADI). These tests consist of 3 different parts; a computer based theory test, a practical test of driving ability and a practical test of teaching ability. Once this test is complete you can then decide whether you 
would like to start you own independent company, you want to join part of a franchise or work for a certain driving school, all of these options make it possible for you to work from home as and when you are free.
- What you need – There are certain things you would need to think about before starting to work from home as a driving instructor, such as skills and interests. Some of these include; excellent driving ability, have extensive road safety knowledge and have a genuine enthusiasm for driving. Be able to give clear instructions, have a lot of patience and have the ability to stay calm even when errors have occurred you need to be able to point them out in a constructive manner. It would also be helpful if you were to have basic knowledge on car maintenance and mechanics, for example being able to explain how to change gears etc.
When you are sure you have all the above skills, knowledge and education you will be able to either start your own company or work for a larger company from home.