FAQs for Instructors.

DriveBuddy is a platform that connects learner drivers with independent driving instructors across Australia. We handle booking, payments, and scheduling so you can focus on teaching.

Visit our instructor application page to apply. You'll need to provide details about your qualifications, insurance, and vehicle. We'll review your application and get back to you.

There's no upfront cost to join DriveBuddy. We charge a commission on completed lessons, which is deducted before your payout.

Most applications are reviewed within a few business days. You'll need to provide all required documentation before your profile can go live.

Yes! Many instructors use DriveBuddy to fill gaps in their schedule or reach new learners. You set your own availability and prices.

You must have:

• A valid driving instructor licence/accreditation for your state or territory
• A current Working With Children Check (where required by your state)
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance with at least $20 million public liability coverage
• A roadworthy, registered vehicle with dual controls (where required by law)

You'll need to upload copies of:

• Your driving instructor licence
• Your Working With Children Check card or certificate
• Your certificate of currency for insurance
• Your vehicle registration

You must notify DriveBuddy immediately and provide updated documentation. Your profile may be temporarily suspended until valid documents are provided.

Yes, you can register multiple vehicles on the platform. Each vehicle must meet our requirements and be properly insured.

Yes! You have full control over your lesson prices. You can set different rates for different lesson durations, vehicle types, or service areas.

DriveBuddy charges a commission on completed lessons. The commission is deducted from the lesson fee before your payout. Contact us for current rates.

Payments are settled to your nominated bank account based on the Platform's payout schedule after lessons are marked as completed.

Learners pay at the time of booking, so payment is secured before the lesson. You'll never have to chase payments.

You're responsible for your own tax obligations, including GST if you're registered. DriveBuddy does not provide tax advice - consult a qualified tax professional for your situation.

You control your calendar through your instructor dashboard. Set the times you're available and learners can only book those slots.

Cancel through the Platform as soon as possible. The learner receives an immediate credit return. See our Instructor Cancellation Policy for full details.

We understand that genuine emergencies happen. However, excessive cancellations may affect your visibility in search results or standing on the platform. Cancelling a learner's first booking is treated particularly seriously.

You're entitled to keep 100% of the lesson fee as a late cancellation fee. However, you have the option to waive this fee and return the learner's Credits if you choose - this is entirely at your discretion.

You have 30 days from the date of the late cancellation to waive the fee. If you take no action, you'll automatically receive the lesson fee.

A no-show is treated the same as a late cancellation - you're entitled to keep the full lesson fee.

Yes. You can propose a new time to the learner through the Platform. If you need to reschedule, do so as early as possible.

Communication should go through the Platform, except for immediate safety or last-minute pickup coordination. Sharing personal contact details to arrange off-platform bookings is prohibited.

Taking learners off-platform to avoid fees is a serious breach of our Terms and may result in immediate removal from the platform, forfeiture of pending payments, and potential legal action.

You must maintain professional standards, treat learners respectfully, deliver full lesson durations, and comply with all laws. See our Code of Conduct for full details.

After each lesson, learners can leave a review and rating. You cannot offer incentives for positive reviews or pressure learners about their feedback.

Reviews are an important part of marketplace trust. If you believe a review is unfair or violates our policies, you can contact us to request a review.

Try to resolve issues directly first. If you can't reach a resolution, contact us and we'll help mediate. Remember that DriveBuddy is not a party to the Lesson Contract between you and the learner.