This guide walks you through everything you need to do to start teaching on Carank — from signing up to engaging with students.

Step 1: Create your instructor account

When you sign up, make sure your details are accurate because they’re used for verification:

Your full name as listed on the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) list on the DVLA website

Your email address

Your phone number listed on the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) list on the DVLA website as your contact number

Your profile details (such as gender and age range)

Step 2: Verify your contact details

Before you can take enquiries reliably, Carank needs to know we can reach you:

Email verification: confirm you can receive important updates.

Phone verification: used for time-sensitive notifications.

If your email or phone number isn’t verified, your instructor listing may not be shown publicly until it’s completed.

Step 3: Create your instructor listing (your public profile)

Your listing is what students see when searching. You’ll typically be asked for:

Your teaching area (where you cover)

Your hourly price

Your lesson availability (working hours) and any exceptions (days/times you’re not available - if you don't want to make your availability public, you can leave this blank)

Your vehicle details

A profile photo (optional, but recommended)

Pricing rules

Your hourly lesson price must be within Carank’s limits (there is a cap to keep lessons affordable - £60).

Availability (working hours + exceptions)

You’ll set:

Working hours: your usual weekly schedule (e.g., “Mon–Fri 9:00am–6:00pm”).

Exceptions: specific time ranges you’re unavailable (e.g., holidays, appointments).

Vehicles

You’ll add one or more vehicles with:

Transmission/type (e.g., Manual, Automatic, Electric)

Registration / license plate number

Your number plate is formatted consistently to avoid duplicates.

Instructor credentials (ADI / PDI)

To keep the platform safe, Carank may ask for:

Your instructor type (ADI or PDI)

Deals (optional)

You may be able to offer a limited-time deal for new students (for example, a discount on the first few hours).

If a student is eligible, .

Step 4: Complete identity verification

Carank requires that your profile is available on the approved driving instructors list on the dvla website. We'll ensure your details are there before approving your account.