Complete driving school management software

Run your driving school. Smarter. Keep everything organised. In one place.

Driving Instructors Diary brings your bookings, instructors, pupils, progress, payments, reminders, theory practice and everyday admin together in one platform. Track business income and expenses, organise your financial accounts and add your own branded pupil pages, fill diary gaps, and offer online lesson booking.

Online booking widget Instructor Assistant included Money in & money out accounts
✓ No credit card required ✓ Cancel anytime ✓ Built for driving schools
Instructor Diary Wednesday 28 May
Live diary
Time
Jason
Laura
Mark
Sarah
9am
Janet 9:00–10:00
10am
Website booking Jason Brown 10:00–11:00 Manual · RM3 8AA
Chloe 10:00–11:00
11am
AI
AI Chat Assistant · Paid add-on ● Optional paid add-on
Hi 👋 Looking for driving lessons? What's your name?
Jason Brown
Which postcode would you like lessons in?
RM3 8AA
Manual or automatic?
Manual
Jason Smith is available next Wednesday at 10:00. Shall I book it?
Yes please
✓ All booked. The lesson has been added to Jason Smith's diary and confirmation has been sent.
The tools that make the difference

Premium AI tools built around real driving-school problems

These practical tools in Driving Instructors Diary are designed to save admin, reduce wasted diary time and keep your school responsive even while you're teaching.

01 Instructor Assistant · Included in every plan

Manage the working day by asking

Use text or browser voice to ask about lessons, pupils and the diary. The assistant can answer useful questions and carry out supported actions without forcing instructors through several screens.

🎙 Voice enabled Diary aware Pupil aware
AI
Instructor Assistant Online · Voice ready
Live
Who have I got after lunch?
Sarah at 1:30pm, then James at 3:00pm.
Book Sarah next Wednesday at 10am.
✓ Suitable slot found and booking prepared.
Ask about your day, pupils or bookings…
Thursday Jason's diary
1 gap found
10:00
Emma 1 hour lesson
11:30
90 minute gap Available teaching time
13:30
Lewis 1 hour lesson
Best pupil matches 3 suitable
AB
Amelia B.Manual · Nearby
Best match
TR
Tom R.Manual · Available
Suitable
SM
Sophie M.Manual · Flexible
Suitable
02 Smart Gap Lesson Finder

Turn empty lesson slots into opportunities

When a cancellation or diary gap appears, quickly identify suitable pupils who could take the available slot. It helps make better use of instructor time and reduces the chance of valuable diary space staying empty.

Less wasted diary time More opportunity to keep instructors teaching and earning.
03 AI Chat · Available paid add-on

Answer website enquiries while you teach

Choose the optional paid AI Chat add-on for your driving school website. It can answer prospective pupil questions, collect details and help customers through the booking journey while you teach. The standard online booking widget is included separately.

Answers enquiries Collects details Checks availability Books to diary
yourdrivingschool.co.uk
Learn to drive with confidence Manual & automatic lessons
AI Book a lesson

What postcode would you like lessons in?

RM3 8AA

I found an instructor next Wednesday at 10:00.

✓ Ready to book

Booking confirmed Wednesday · 10:00 Added to the correct instructor diary
One complete platform

Everything behind the lesson, connected in one place

Instructor Assistant and your optional extras sit inside a complete platform covering the everyday work behind instructors, pupils, lessons, progress and payments.

Diary & scheduling

Smart diary and calendar

📅

Manage lesson availability, recurring bookings, instructor schedules and day-to-day diary planning.

Mon6lessons
Tue5lessons
Wed7lessons
Thu4lessons
Pupils

Pupil management

👥

Keep pupil details, history, notes and important information together.

Development

Progress tracking

📈

See what is improving, competent or still needs work.

Lesson records

Lesson reports

📝

Record notes, homework, recommendations and objectives.

Assessment

Mock tests

🚘

Keep mock test results connected to pupil development.

Money

Payments & financial accounts

💳

Record money coming in and going out, track payments and expenses, and manage lesson credit and balances.

Lesson credit£180.00
Communication

Notifications

🔔

Keep pupils informed using the options configured for your school.

Pupil experience

Pupil portal

📱

Give pupils access to useful lesson, progress and account information.

Explore the complete platform

Everything you need to run your driving school

From independent instructors to multi-instructor schools, DID keeps diary management, pupils, lesson records and business finances together. Track money in and out alongside pupil payments and lesson credit. Core tools and Instructor Assistant are included in your plan.

Bookings, diary & instructors

Smart instructor diary

Keep bookings, availability, recurring lessons and schedules organised across your driving school.

Instructor-controlled gap suggestions

Identify suitable pupils for diary gaps. The instructor decides whether to act on each suggestion.

Customisable online booking widget

Match the booking widget to your school with configurable colours and booking options. Let pupils choose suitable lessons and available times directly from your website.

Google & Outlook calendar sync

Connect calendars so instructors can coordinate lesson appointments with their preferred diary.

Your school’s own terms & conditions

Set out your driving school’s own lesson terms, cancellation policies and booking conditions so pupils can review the rules that apply to your school.

Booking & reschedule emails

Send lesson confirmations, changes, cancellations and reminders using your school’s configured notifications.

Multi-instructor school management

Manage instructors, pupil allocation, services, lesson durations and availability from one system.

Pupils, learning & assessments

Branded pupil pages

Give pupils their own portal with your driving school’s branding and access to relevant lesson information.

Theory practice & mock tests

Give pupils access to theory questions and practice tests, with progress available to instructors.

Practical driving mock tests

Record driving, serious and dangerous faults and keep mock test results alongside pupil progress.

Progress tracking & readiness

Track driving skills, review lesson outcomes and see areas pupils need to practise.

Lesson notes, reports & goals

Store lesson notes, feedback, homework and development targets in one place.

Instructor Assistant included

Use text or browser voice commands to look up pupils, manage bookings and start mock tests. Included with every plan.

Financial accounts, communication & compliance

Take & record payments

Manage pupil payments, lesson packages, credit balances and payment history.

Financial accounts — money in & out

Keep records of income received and business expenses paid, so you can see money coming into and leaving your driving school.

Income & expense categories

Organise your day-to-day financial transactions and keep business accounts alongside your lesson and payment records.

Lesson packages & wallets

See booked, used and remaining lesson credit, helping keep prepaid lessons organised.

Lesson reminders & notifications

Keep pupils updated about upcoming lessons, changes and important events.

MOT, tax & insurance reminders

Track vehicle MOT, road tax and insurance renewal dates, including multiple vehicles.

ADI registration reminders

Monitor ADI badge or registration expiry dates and receive reminders ahead of renewal.

Quick customer contact

Use handy call, text and WhatsApp actions to contact pupils about lessons or delays.

Optional extras to help your school grow

Add more communication and automation when your school needs it. These services are separate from the core subscription.

Optional add-on · Available

SMS text packages

Choose a paid text-message allowance for eligible customer communications and reminders. SMS Starter includes 50 texts for £5 per month.

Available now · Optional add-on

AI Chat website assistant

Answer website enquiries, collect prospective pupil details and assist with the booking journey using AI Chat. Available as a separate paid add-on.

Coming soon · Not yet for sale

AI Voice Receptionist

A configurable telephone receptionist for your driving school, with a chosen name and voice. Launching once the phone integration and manual number setup are ready.

Some features depend on your school’s setup and connected services. Optional add-ons are billed separately; AI Voice is not yet available to purchase.

AI Chat · Optional paid add-on

How the optional AI Chat booking journey works

With the separate paid AI Chat add-on, the assistant can guide a prospective pupil through enquiries and booking. The standard online booking widget is included with DID without AI Chat.

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01
Chat

Starts a natural conversation with the prospective pupil.

02
Collect

Gets contact details, postcode, transmission and lesson information.

03
Match

Uses your allocation rules to find a suitable instructor.

04
Check

Checks instructor availability before offering a lesson time.

05
Book

Adds the confirmed lesson to the correct instructor diary.

06
Confirm

Creates the pupil record and sends the appropriate confirmation.

Built for real driving schools

Your software should help earn its place in the business

Driving school management is more than a calendar. It is bookings, pupils, instructor schedules, progress, payments, cancellations and enquiries.

⏱ Save admin time

Keep everyday driving-school tasks together instead of switching between disconnected tools.

⚡ Make better use of your diary

Use the gap finder when free lesson space appears and identify pupils who may be suitable.

💬 Respond while you teach

Let the website assistant help prospective pupils while instructors are out on the road.

📈 Keep progress organised

Build a clearer record of what pupils have covered and what they need to work on next.

Simple, flexible pricing

Choose the right plan for your driving school

Start with a 14-day free trial. Instructor Assistant and core management tools are included. SMS and AI Chat are optional add-ons; AI Voice is coming soon.

For independent instructors

Solo

£5.99 /month
  • 1 instructor
  • Smart diary and lesson management
  • Income and expense records
  • Pupil management
  • £59.90/year when billed annually
  • Instructor Assistant included · SMS & AI Chat optional
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For larger schools

Pro

£49.99 /month
  • Up to 15 instructors included
  • Track money in & out
  • Additional instructors: £2/month each
  • £499.90/year; extra instructors £20/year each
  • Instructor Assistant included · SMS & AI Chat optional
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Monthly prices shown above. Annual prices apply when billed annually. Monthly SMS and AI Chat allowances are separate optional add-ons. AI Voice is coming soon and is not yet available to purchase. Final plan and available add-on charges are confirmed before payment.

Frequently asked questions

Questions driving schools ask before switching

Clear answers about the platform, the AI tools and how Driving Instructors Diary can fit into the way your school already works.

What is Driving Instructors Diary?

It is driving school management software for organising lessons, instructors, pupils, progress, payments and other day-to-day administration from one platform.

Can pupils book lessons online?

Yes. Add a customisable online booking widget to your website, choose colours and booking options, and let pupils request available lessons. The optional AI Chat add-on can also answer enquiries and help visitors through a booking conversation.

Can I use my own driving school terms and conditions?

Yes. Present your school’s own lesson terms, cancellation rules and booking conditions so pupils understand the policies that apply to your business.

Can I speak to the Instructor Assistant?

Yes. The instructor assistant supports browser-based voice input, giving instructors another way to interact with the assistant when they do not want to type.

Is AI Chat already available?

Yes. AI Chat is available as an optional paid add-on. It helps answer website enquiries and guide prospective pupils through booking. The standard online booking widget is a separate core feature.

Is the AI Voice Receptionist available?

Not yet. AI Voice is coming soon and cannot currently be purchased. We are completing the telephone integration and activation process.

What does the gap lesson finder do?

It helps identify suitable pupils when free diary space becomes available, making it easier to try to fill lesson gaps and make better use of instructor availability.

Ready to work smarter?

Put your diary, pupils and AI assistant in one place

Start your free 14-day trial and see what Driving Instructors Diary can do for your school.

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