- 1 Fecitt Road, BB2 6EF, Granville Road Blackburn, UK
- info@acornsom.co.uk
- 07912 229133
If you’re considering becoming a qualified driving instructor, there’s no better place to begin than with Acorn School of Motoring. We proudly offer Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) training in Oswaldtwistle, helping individuals achieve a professional qualification, start their own business, and make a positive impact on learners in their local community.
Whether you’re looking for a complete career change, a flexible self-employed path, or a part-time opportunity with excellent earning potential, Acorn’s DVSA-approved instructor training is designed to help you succeed. Our team has years of experience guiding aspiring instructors through each stage of the process—affordably and professionally

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Are you a passionate and qualified driving instructor looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join Acorn School of Motoring and become part of one of the region’s most trusted names in driver training. We offer safe and secure franchise opportunities for ADI (Approved Driving Instructors) and PDI (Potential Driving Instructors) who want to grow their careers with full support and flexibility.
You’ll benefit from a steady stream of learners, competitive earning potential, and the chance to help shape safe, confident drivers across Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Rishton, Preston, Burnley, Chorley, Luton, Great Harwood, and surrounding areas. Take the next step in your driving instructor career—join Acorn School of Motoring today and drive your success forward.
Your driving success is our mission. We're here, always ready to assist and guide you on your journey to confidence and expertise.
Acorn School of Motoring is trusted across Lancashire for providing quality driving instruction and instructor training. Here’s why so many future instructors in Oswaldtwistle choose us:
Fully DVSA-approved instructor trainers
Structured training with expert guidance
Affordable training packages with flexible payment options
Real teaching experience with actual learners
Local training routes in and around Oswaldtwistle
Support from qualified mentors every step of the way
We believe in building confident, qualified instructors who go on to build
We offer three parts of the Approved Driving Instructor course, each tailored to prepare you for a successful career:
Learn all about the theory behind becoming an instructor. Includes hazard perception, road safety, and the Highway Code.
Price: £850.00
This part focuses on improving your advanced driving skills to meet DVSA standards. Includes one-on-one in-car coaching and mock test preparation.
Price: £920.00
Train to teach real learners under supervision. You’ll gain hands-on experience, practice lesson planning, and understand the teaching methods needed to succeed.
Price: £1,900.00
We also offer complete course bundles and discounted training for those committed to completing all three parts with Acorn.
Unlike some national chains, Acorn School of Motoring gives you real-world experience in Oswaldtwistle and surrounding areas. During Part 3 of your training, you’ll assist with actual lessons alongside our DVSA-approved instructors, helping you gain confidence, credibility, and teaching skills.
Training in local test areas like Blackburn, Accrington, and Darwen also gives you a major advantage when preparing your future learners for their driving tests.
Whether you want to train full-time or part-time, we adapt to your availability. Many of our trainees currently work part-time jobs or have family commitments. We offer:
Weekend and evening sessions
Flexible training hours
1-to-1 or small group formats
Online support between sessions
Becoming an instructor with Acorn means you learn at your own pace, without pressure or fixed timelines.
Once you pass Part 2 and receive your trainee driving instructor licence (PDI badge), you can start earning money by giving real lessons under supervision. At Acorn, we allow you to work with our learner students while completing Part 3.
This earn-while-you-train model helps reduce your overall cost and build your teaching confidence early.
Acorn is proud to support those interested in becoming female driving instructors. Many learners prefer training with female professionals, and we believe the industry needs more representation.
If you’re a woman considering ADI training, we provide:
Mentorship by female instructors
Respectful, inclusive training environments
Marketing support to promote you once qualified
Flexible hours for family life or other commitments.
thriving careers.