Built by a driving instructor, for driving instructors
DriveBox was started by Jamie Traynor, an ADI since 2012 and owner of OOOSH! driving school. Bookings and payments used to arrive by text, call and WhatsApp. DriveBox Connect puts them all in one app, so you spend less time on admin and more time on the road.
What you can do in DriveBox Connect
- Diary: day and month views for lessons and tests
- Payments: request and collect lesson payments by card
- Progress: track each pupil towards test standard
- Pass rate: see your pass rate against the UK average
- Messages: chat with your learners in the app
- Community: connect with other driving instructors
- New pupils: learners near you can find you by postcode
For learner drivers
Learners get their next lesson, their progress and their instructor in their pocket. They can book and pay for lessons, read their instructor's notes and see how close they are to test standard. DriveBox Connect is always free for learners. Find a driving instructor near you.
Pricing
Free for instructors and learners until March 2027. After that, instructors choose the Free plan or Pro at £9.99 a month. Pro includes RoadLab and LearnLab at no extra cost.
Questions
Is DriveBox Connect free?
Yes. It's free for instructors and learners until March 2027. After that, instructors choose the Free plan or Pro at £9.99 a month, and learners are always free. A small booking fee is added when learners pay for lessons by card.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. DriveBox Connect is on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android.
Can my learners book and pay in the app?
Yes. Learners see your availability, book lessons and pay by card. You can also request payments for lessons you've booked for them.
Are instructors checked?
Yes. DriveBox checks every ADI and PDI badge before an instructor can use the app.
What's included with Pro?
Pro includes DriveBox RoadLab, the teaching board, and DriveBox LearnLab, the theory test app, at no extra cost. The Free plan is Connect only.
Training to be an instructor?
Read our free guides to becoming a driving instructor, ADI Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, or try free Part 1 practice questions.