If choosing your own hours and being your own boss appeal, then becoming a driving instructor with The Instructor College could be your ticket to freedom.

There is no typical trainee - men and women of all ages, backgrounds and careers apply to become a driving instructor.

The course can be achieved around current work or home commitments and most importantly at the trainee's own pace.

The Instructor College course is made up of three modules including practical driving, hazard perception and theory tuition.

Each trainee benefits from a business course and career counselling, both of which are standard as part of the training with an option of an ISMM Level 2 Certificate in Sales and Marketing Management and a NVQ Level 3 in Driving Instruction.

A guaranteed placement scheme ensures that every trainee will receive a placement - from the national and best known driving schools, to smaller provincial schools within the area of their choice, as well as help to start up on their own.

The Instructor College strongly believes that driving instructors born from quality training give learner drivers the experience and know-how to help them not just pass their test, but also absorb the attitude that will ultimately lead to improved safety on the UK's roads.

To arrange an appointment at the Southampton college, call The Instructor College (freephone) 0500 17 00 17.