Female Driving Instructors

There are several reasons why someone may feel inclined to learn with a female driving instructor.

• Firstly, it could be a matter of personal comfort as some people may feel more at ease learning from someone of the same gender.
• Secondly, religious or cultural beliefs may require a female instructor, especially for female students. Lastly, a bad experience with a previous male instructor could lead someone to prefer a female instructor.

Learn more about why would you want a female driving instructor

Yes, there are fewer female driving instructors compared to male driving instructors in the UK. Out of the approximately 40,000 Advanced Driving Instructors (ADIs) in the UK, only a quarter of them are female.

All of our driving instructors have to go through a strict vetting process to be able to be part of our platform, so you can be confident that when you connect with one of our female driving instructors you are in safe hands.

The decision of choosing a female or male driving instructor is a personal one and depends on several factors such as your comfort level, learning style, and preference.

It is important to choose an instructor that you feel comfortable with, as this will make the learning process more enjoyable and effective. Therefore, if you feel more comfortable learning from a female instructor, then it may be a good idea to choose one.

However, the effectiveness of a driving instructor is not solely determined by gender, but rather by their teaching style, experience, and qualifications. Therefore, it is crucial to choose an instructor who is qualified, experienced, and can help you become a safe and confident driver, regardless of their gender.

The gender of your driving instructor may or may not make a difference in your learning experience, as it is subjective and varies from person to person. Some students may feel more comfortable learning from an instructor of the same gender, while others may not have a preference. The effectiveness of a driving instructor is not solely determined by their gender, but rather by their teaching style, experience, and qualifications.

It is important to choose an instructor who you feel comfortable with, as this will make the learning process more enjoyable and effective. However, it is equally important to consider the instructor's qualifications, experience, and pass rates. Ultimately, the most important thing is to find an instructor who can help you become a safe and confident driver, regardless of their gender.

Learn more about whether you should have a male or female driving instructor

Rated Driving allocates instructors based on the learner's requirements mentioned in their enquiry. This includes factors such as preferred schedule, automatic or manual, and any other specific requests.

In addition, Rated Driving also uses the learner's postcode to match them with local instructors in their area. This helps ensure that the learner receives a suitable instructor who can meet their needs and is conveniently located.

Rated Driving cannot guarantee that a learner will have a female driving instructor.

This is because some female instructors may have full schedules or may not be available in the learner's area. However, Rated Driving will do their best to match the learner with an instructor who meets their requirements, including their preference for a female instructor.

If learners have any questions or concerns about their inquiry, they can always contact Rated Driving's learner support team for assistance.

We have female driving instructors in most parts of Kent, London, Essex, Surrey, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex, Bedfordshire

Yes, you can request a different instructor if you are not happy with the one you have been assigned by Rated Driving. You can request a change of instructor through your app, and Rated Driving will ask for feedback on why you would like to switch instructors. This feedback is used to improve the learner's experience with Rated Driving.