Day In The Life of A Driving Instructor

[@mrsmchistory]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing. My driving instructor starts at 9am and finishes at 8pm Mon to Fri. He's been doing that for 30 years. He is a total trouper. I passed my test on the 3rd June 2021 with 5 minors.

[@JoshRamwell]

Glad you liked it Chez and thank you for commenting and liking the video, it really helps! You're driving instructor must be a trooper because I sometimes do 9 till 8pm and it's absolutely killer! 🙌😴😴😴

[@mrsmchistory]

@@JoshRamwell I really don't know he does it. I get tired after driving for a few hours. It's his own driving school & turns 60 soon. Your videos are brilliant!

[@JoshRamwell]

@@mrsmchistory thank you mate!! 😁

[@maverick2009ish]

i really like these videos Josh, for me getting an impression and info on becoming a driving instructor, greetz from Holland (yes you have an international audience ;-) )

[@damnitkyle3156]

Watching this because I’m considering joining RED to start my instructor training and realising you cover the Stoke area is mad! See you on the roads 🤣

[@JoshRamwell]

If you would prefer more of a 1 to 1 training give me a ring

[@lifeofmichael]

this is such a great video Josh! ive just brought the 4.99 app for my phone and im going to study like you said an hour here an there. im really looking forward to it, you are the first guy whos actually said look guys anyone can do this! just practise and go for it. ive missed so much of my kids growing up but right now the way i see it if i can learn to drive a triaxel nat ex coach up and down the motorway i can do this. im buzzing! i loved my driving instructor Brian he was a laugh a few of my mates passed with him and hopefully ppl will remember me the same one day.

[@JoshRamwell]

Thanks Grey man I'm really pleased its helping. Any questions you have Judy let me know. I am slowly building a one stop shop on my Patreon aswell so keep an eye out 😁

[@ianhills1134]

Thank you ,really appreciate you doing videos really helpful.keep up the good work.

[@shahzadsohailahmed]

Its very informative video with good tips and ideas,very honest opinion and reflection..I wish u very best of luck and may you become best instructor in the UK.

[@JoshRamwell]

Wow Shahzad that's the nicest comment Ive heard this month! Thank you my friend you get VIEWER OF MONTH award🙌😁🙌

[@ammyy2033]

Hi Josh! Really enjoy watching your videos! Do you cover Newcastle Under Lyme?🥰

[@JoshRamwell]

Hey Ammyy I most definitely do and thank you. 😁

[@nausheenakhtar6700]

Nice one josh 👍🏼 what app do u use? Thank you

[@JennyL.I]

I'm starting my training to be a driving instructor I'm so nervous but excited do you have any tips helpful for beginner instructors? Thanks 😁

[@JennyL.I]

BTW I've only been driving 3 years and was a nervous driver for the first 2 years

[@JoshRamwell]

Hey Jen. So best advice I can give is focus on practice before taking part 3. The more lessons you csn get in the better because a lot of the information you need is in experience not class room training so you have to be on the road. 😁

[@james26695]

Did you make it??

[@JennyL.I]

@james26695 passed part 1 and part 2 first time been on pink badge since January got my first attempt at part 3 next month. I'm passing mock tests with my ordit trainer but just getting 32/33

[@JennyL.I]

@JoshRamwell thanks for your advise almost there 🙂

[@louischapman1209]

Loved the video

[@JoshRamwell]

Thanks Louis

[@outcastmoto8374]

I'm curious as to what the tape on the doors are for? My first guess is anything further back than the tape is a blind spot unless there's another use?

[@JoshRamwell]

It's for reverse bay parking using the 3 line method. They line that up with a white line and full lock and go in perfectly 🙌😁

[@outcastmoto8374]

@@JoshRamwell That's really simple yet genius, I'm currently saving my pennies to get the ball rolling and the course started and will definitely keep that trick in mind.

[@directorofnolearning]

@@JoshRamwell That's lazy instructing

[@JoshRamwell]

@@directorofnolearning yeh definitely should make it as difficult as possible and encourage people to need more lessons because of "lazy instructing" 😴🙌😁

[@JoshRamwell]

@@directorofnolearning yeh definitely should make it as difficult as possible and encourage people to need more lessons because of "lazy instructing" 😴🙌😁

[@phildarmanin9113]

Great video! I'm currently a teacher looking to train as an ADI so this is a good insight into the profession. Cheers! Were you primary or secondary teacher? How long ago did you become an ADI? Do you find it a better working day than working in a school!? Thanks again!

[@davehughes774]

Interested in becoming a driving instructor apart from I’m turning 47 years old and what’s your thoughts of the health implications of the job?

[@JoshRamwell]

Really good question if I'm honest that's the biggest negative of the job. I've massively deteriorated in the last 4 years since starting out as a driving instructor however that because I purely focused on working 8 till 5, 5 days a week with no exercise at all. Gave me really bad posture and muscles like a jelly fish. Since I've regularly gone to gym a few days a week and walk the dog most days I've no problems at all. So to answer your question if you exercise regularly you will be fine. If you do no exercise and sit in the car for 8 hours straight you will likely suffer. I also intermittently fast 5 days a week which has helped massively control my weight without dieting. Lots of people will tell you this is bollacks but my opinion is if they have never been fat don't trust them because they don't know what they are talking about 😁🙌

[@MyBivvyLife]

What is the red and white tape for on the door cards?

[@paulbrown1471]

great videos and thanks always so helpful to watch

[@andrewgalbraith7515]

Alright josh brilliant video mate!! I am thinking about training to be a driving instructor how many hour per week do you work included driving to get students and the drive home ? Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@JoshRamwell]

That's great to here Andrew. If you join the discord I can send you a few screen shots of my diary app so you get na idea of what it looks like but it depends week to week. This week was half term so kids off so only did around 16 hours. Last week was a busy week with 25 hours. 🙌😁

[@JoshRamwell]

Apologies that was only actual driving lessons not to and from but I generally drop children at school and first lesson 9.15. I then finish either 3.15 to collect or after 4 to get 1 more lesson in. Join the discord and I'll screen shot diary for you

[@andrewgalbraith7515]

How do I join the discord josh. That would be fantastic if you could do that 👍🏻

[@JoshRamwell]

@@andrewgalbraith7515 check my profile there should be a link. Otherwise I send you one tomorrow

[@darraghnee]

Thanks for the video mate I seriously considering doing driving instructor at 46 year old do you think it worth it

[@ashwinya2425]

Are you free for any lessons in Fenton? Thanks

[@JoshRamwell]

Hey Ahwinya Im sorry but i don't really cover Fenton as its a bit of a way out. Im happy to do a free driving lesson for a collaboration on youtube if you would like though? I also know a few amazing instructors that are in that direction if you want me to pass you some numbers?

[@ashwinya2425]

@@JoshRamwell yes please an automatic driving instructor. Thanks

[@ryancrawshaw1578]

Love to know what this app is you use ?

[@JoshRamwell]

In my linktree here it is totaldrive.app/signup/?ref=16601

[@andrewgalbraith9124]

What app do you use to track your students progress? Just getting ready to start my part 3 training passed my part 2 last week.

[@JoshRamwell]

Good luck my friend. App I use is total drive

[@andrewgalbraith9124]

@@JoshRamwell brilliant josh thanks mate your videos definitely helped me pass my ADI part 2 👍🏻

[@Kyle_da_athlete]

Are you still free for any mock tests or are you fully booked ? Cheers !

[@JoshRamwell]

I'm sure I can squeeze one more Kyle 😁👍

[@JohnSmith-vt6qi]

Hey mate how would you organise your days when starting with a new student from their first lesson?

[@JoshRamwell]

In what respect John? Are we thinking we don't know where they live? Or what's the main concern? I don't really change that much anymore but give me more info😊

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

34 left to 500. This is so exciting.

[@JoshRamwell]

Haha thanks dude I don't know who's more excited 😂

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I dunno either.

[@KeithHepburn]

I realise this was a year ago but what I've seen of your videos many give the perception that you are always rushing around. (maybe that's what you want) In terms of cancellations. Your business plan needs to reflect a certain amount of cancellations. Ie you book 30hrs a week that you can manage but if you finish with 25hrs that is what covers the bills. Great if you do the 30hrs then take the Mrs out for a meal Friday night. Or save it for some CPD. What I have is a spread sheet that covers all my costs. Business and personal. It's everything including tax. My next aim is to plan 1 hour between every session. I do only 2hrs. That gives me time to spend going to the toilet. Popping home for the cat to see her. Maybe have a 10min walk between the lesson. Pricing is the key. You basically work one hour less for each hour you charge more. I know your costs we all have the same costs. So if your charging £30 an hour your barely earning around £15. Possibly less on a bad year. I know cleaners charging more than that. No offense to cleaners of course. Pricing is key. Work less for more.

[@lethalatmosphere1003]

Hmm friend rates that overcomplicates things in my eyes. Same price for all imo!

[@jumanjimedia6324]

what app have you got

[@mohammedadam5168]

Can you do show me tell me questions on your vehicle.

[@mohammedadam5168]

Please

[@JoshRamwell]

Hey Mohammed, I'll get that done in the next few weeks 👍😊

[@mohammedadam5168]

@@JoshRamwell Thank you

[@jamieconiam760]

I’m interested to know what earnings are like for full time hours. I’ve heard such different stories. From peanuts to £45k

[@JoshRamwell]

Hey Jamie so currently I do between 20 and 28 hours a week depending on how family. Kids off school during holidays etc. I currently charge average £33 per hour. Some more just to give you an idea. Definitely wouldn't say peanuts and I love my job!😁🙌

[@jamieconiam760]

@@JoshRamwell Cool. I’m guessing it’s better to do the training part with a big organisation then go independent once you have a reputation?

[@Dannysdrivingschool]

So you had 1 coffee and not one piss all day 😂 sod that I’d be so dehydrated

[@JoshRamwell]

I can't do that anymore. I have a WC brake every 2-3 hours now. Learned my lesson ,😁

[@Dannysdrivingschool]

Gave me proper anxiety that josh 😂 plenty of coffee plenty of breaks in future 🙌🏻 love the videos mate just found them I’ll get watching

[@AKAMustang]

Put tap and pay on your phone, then you can grab a coffee, no wallet needed.

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

😂 driving instructors have the most GLAMOROUS LIFE!!!

[@JoshRamwell]

They sure do but I wouldn't change it for the world! 😁🙌

[@loadapish]

Thanks for showing me that i dont want to be a driving instructor

[@JoshRamwell]

It's not for everyone 🙌🤩

[@scottn8958]

👍🏻✔️💯

[@JoshRamwell]

Cheers Scott!

[@thomasmcgrath4082]

Get off your phone be professional

[@chrisblandford8971]

josh did i hear right 42 pounds for 1.5 lesson? if so what a differnce, between areas.

[@JoshRamwell]

Hi Chris it's closer to £47 for 1.5 hours now. Think it's more supply and demand if I'm honest

[@chrisblandford8971]

@@JoshRamwell ok I’m Bristol and I’m Auto now and were £75 1.5 hour and £85.00 for 2 hour but I believe manual is £5 less per 2 hours.

[@leegreen287]

Just rewatching this, now that I've passed my part 2. My main takeaway from this the second time around... Face masks 🤮🤮 😂

[@JoshRamwell]

@@leegreen287 I know right madness wasnt it😅

[@leegreen287]

@@JoshRamwell I don't want you to get demonised, so I'll just yes 😏

[@robrien5771]

Gyyy