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Welcome to the Driving Instructors Association

Are you a driving instructor?
Membership of the Driving Instructors Association is an excellent way of keeping up to date with industry news, and managing your CPD with our CPD Diary, and also gives you exposure to thousands of potentially new customers. DIA members automatically qualify for  £10 million Public Liability and  £5 million Professional Indemnity (PL/PI) cover.

Joining our association  will provide you with the peace of mind of knowing you have the security and backing of the UK’s largest association for professional driving instructors and access to our instructor helpdesk, regular CPD courses and a wide range of money saving benefits.

The DIA has consultative status with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and has representation in parliament and in Europe to ensure your views are heard when changes are considered to our industry.

Are you looking for a driving instructor?
Learning to drive is an exciting experience but it can also be stressful, that's why it is essential that you use our ‘Find a driving instructor’ facility to ensure that your lessons provide you with value for money and that you learn with a DIA professional. Only a fully qualified driving instructor will be able to guide you every step of the way towards your driving test.

Find a driving instructor
It’s easy – just type in your full postcode and hit go! You’ll find detailed search results that you can filter to match your requirements, plus a map showing the nearest instructors. It’s completely free, really effective and you’re safe in the knowledge all our members are covered by the DIA’s Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurances and have signed the DIA Code of Conduct.

Looking to develop your driving?
Passing your test is the first step towards independent driving. Perhaps you have been thinking about Pass Plus or returning to driving and simply wish to brush up your parking skills or gain confidence with motorway driving. If this sounds like you - head for DIAmond where you will find our ‘Find a trainer’ search facility.

Looking to become a driving instructor?
We can provide you with everything you need to know about becoming an instructor; from how to start, how to avoid pitfalls and problems, how to prepare for your part 1, 2 and 3 examinations right up to running your own driving school.

Take a look around. You will find that the DIA and DIAmond have so much to offer – for members and non-members alike.