Test centres near Roath
Where your pupils will test
Instructors based in Roath typically prepare pupils for tests at these DVSA practical test centres. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Roath.
- Cardiff (Llanishen)CF14 5GF · 0.9 miles · 51.3% pass rate (2024-25)
- LlantrisantCF72 8YR · 8.1 miles · 50.6% pass rate (2024-25)
- BarryCF62 5QN · 9.0 miles · 61.8% pass rate (2024-25)
- Newport (Gwent)NP19 4XH · 9.7 miles · 51.0% pass rate (2024-25)
The local market
Demand in Roath
Registered ADIs
in postcode area CF
Learners aged 17-24
in Cardiff
Learners per instructor
a rough demand ratio
With roughly 93 learners per instructor, Roath's market is competitive but sustainable. New instructors with a clear booking process and local presence typically fill their diary within 2-3 months. DrivePro 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 Roath
Training to become a driving instructor in Roath follows the standard DVSA three-part qualification. You'll start with a theory exam, progress to an advanced driving assessment, and finish with an observed teaching session. The whole process typically takes 6 to 12 months at a cost of £2,000–£3,000.
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.
Full guidePart 2
Driving Ability
60-minute advanced driving assessment with a DVSA examiner.
Full guidePart 3
Instructional Ability
Teach a real pupil while observed against 17 competencies.
Full guideTrainee Licence
Start Teaching
Start teaching under supervision before passing Part 3.
Full guideWhy This Career
Why become a driving instructor in Roath?
There's a persistent shortage of driving instructors across the UK, and South Glamorgan is no exception. That shortage means consistent demand, short waiting lists for learners, and strong earning potential — £32,000–£42,000 a year for instructors with full diaries, with some earning £47,000+.
No Franchise Needed
How DrivePro helps you qualify and succeed
DrivePro is built for the entire instructor lifecycle. During training, you get free theory practice, hour tracking, and access to approved trainers in South Glamorgan. After qualifying, you get diary management, a pupil booking portal, card payments via Stripe, expense tracking, and mileage logging — for £19.99 a month rather than a £100+ weekly franchise fee.
900+ Theory Questions
Full Part 1 mock exams with timed tests, band-by-band 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 DrivePro
DrivePro partners with experienced ORDIT-registered trainers across the UK, including in South Glamorgan. When you're ready for in-car training, we match you with a local trainer who delivers Part 2 and Part 3 to their own high standards. You prepare for Part 1 using our built-in theory practice system.
After Qualifying
What happens when you qualify
Qualifying as an ADI is just the beginning. DrivePro gives you everything you need to build a successful business in Roath: a professional booking page, calendar management, automated reminders, card payments, financial tracking, and eventually, access to our instructor marketplace to help fill your diary.
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