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How many pupils can a driving instructor teach a week?
A 45-hour week in two-hour lessons fits about 20 lessons, not 22. Here is the diary arithmetic behind instructor capacity - lesson length, travel time, no-shows, and the difference between weekly slots and pupils on your books.
The DrivoPilot Team · 21 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
The digital driving instructor logbook that replaces paper
Swap the paper record sheet for a digital driving instructor logbook: every lesson scored against the DVSA syllabus, and each pupil sees their own progress.
DrivoPilot · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Do driving instructors need an accountant?
Do driving instructors need an accountant? What one actually does, what it costs, when it's worth it, and how to keep records that make either route cheaper.
The DrivoPilot Team · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Driving instructor Self Assessment tax return: a simple guide
Self Assessment doesn't have to be stressful. Here's how self-employed driving instructors register, what to declare, the key HMRC dates, and how to keep records ready all year.
The DrivoPilot Team · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read