---
type: "Private Dependency Role"
title: "Driving instructor"
description: "Optional or conditional private training role kept distinct from public licensing and testing authorities."
status: "implemented"
assertion_status: "normalized"
jurisdiction: "route-specific"
observed_at: "2026-08-07"
sources:
  - id: "govuk-private-practice"
    title: "Practising with family or friends"
    resource: "https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/practising-with-family-or-friends"
    author: "organisation:driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency"
    observed_at: "2026-08-07"
---

# Driving instructor

A driving instructor can privately supply training and, for some Great Britain
motorway practice, is a required kind of supervisor. This role is not DVLA,
DVSA or DVA, and the project recommends no provider.
