Test centres near Enfield
Where your pupils will test
Instructors based in Enfield typically prepare pupils for tests at these DVSA practical test centres. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Enfield.
- Enfield (Brancroft Way)EN3 7NJ · 2.5 miles · 42.4% pass rate (2024-25)
- TottenhamN17 8JL · 3.1 miles · 47.9% pass rate (2024-25)
- Enfield (Innova Business Park)EN3 7XY · 3.2 miles · 54.1% pass rate (2024-25)
- Wood Green (London)N22 5LF · 3.8 miles · 46.8% pass rate (2024-25)
The local market
Demand in Enfield
Registered ADIs
in postcode area EN
People aged 17-24
in Enfield
People aged 17-24 per ADI
a rough demand ratio
That is a rough ratio of 113 people aged 17-24 per registered ADI, based on ONS population estimates and DVSA instructor numbers for the area. How quickly you fill your diary depends on your prices, availability and local presence. Orbit gives you the tools to compete for pupils — your own booking page, online payments, and a CRM built for driving instruction.
Overview
How to become a driving instructor in Enfield
To qualify as a driving instructor in Enfield, you need to pass three tests set by the DVSA. You can train alongside other commitments, but you must pass Parts 2 and 3 within 2 years of passing Part 1.
Start your ADI journey — freeThe Qualification
4 steps to your ADI badge
Part 1
Theory Test
100 multiple-choice questions plus hazard perception. Pass mark: 85/100, with 20/25 in each category.
Full guidePart 2
Driving Ability
Driving ability test of around one hour with a DVSA examiner.
Full guidePart 3
Instructional Ability
Teach one of your own pupils while observed against 17 competencies.
Full guideTrainee Licence
Start Teaching
A 6-month licence to charge for lessons after Part 2, before you pass Part 3.
Full guideWhy This Career
Why become a driving instructor in Enfield?
Becoming a driving instructor in Enfield means swapping fixed hours for self-employment and flexibility, with earnings that depend on your prices and how full your diary is.
No Franchise Needed
How Orbit helps you qualify and succeed
From the moment you decide to become a driving instructor, Orbit is in your corner. Free Part 1 practice questions and mock exams. A training log to track your progress through Parts 2 and 3. Connections to approved ORDIT trainers near Enfield. And when you pass your Part 3, you're already set up to take bookings, collect payments, and manage your diary.
Part 1 Theory Practice
100-question Part 1 mock exams, category-by-category practice, and progress tracking.
ORDIT Trainer Matching
We connect you with approved trainers in your area for Part 2 and Part 3 in-car training.
Diary Management
Once qualified, manage your entire teaching schedule from one calendar.
Card Payments
Take pupil payments via Stripe — no more chasing cash or bank transfers.
Tax & Expenses
Track mileage, expenses, and income. Built for HMRC Making Tax Digital.
Pupil Bookings
Your own online booking page where pupils find and book lessons directly.
Your Training
How training works with Orbit
The training side is straightforward: Orbit provides the digital tools (theory practice, hour logging, progress tracking) and our network of ORDIT trainers in North London provides the in-car instruction. You get the best of both — professional training from an experienced trainer, and a platform that carries you through to running your business.
After Qualifying
What happens when you qualify
When you qualify as an ADI in Enfield, you're already set up on Orbit. Your calendar is ready, and once you connect Stripe you can take card payments through your booking page. Add your first few pupils, set your availability, and you're in business, with no franchise, no sign-up fees and no lock-in.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Already qualified?
Find pupils looking for driving lessons in Enfield and list yourself on the Orbit instructor marketplace.