Instructors Questionnaire

1stwheels.co.uk is currently carrying out market research into driving instructors' methods of finding work. As such we would be very grateful if you were to fill out the following questionnaire.

Your Overview

County in which you work:

Do you work:

How long have you worked as a driving instructor?

less than 1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-10 years
10+ years

How busy are you in an average month?

100% booked
80-90% booked
70-80% booked
60-70% booked
50-60% booked
less than 50% booked

How do you find work

Q1. Which methods do you use to find work? (select as many as apply)

Internet (own website and/or advertising)
Newspaper Ads
Word of Mouth
Phone book
Discount vouchers
Leaflets/Flyers

Other

Q2. Which method(s) brings in the most work?

Internet (own website and/or advertising)
Newspaper Ads
Word of Mouth
Phone book
Discount vouchers
Leaflets/Flyers

Other

Q3. Do you use the internet to find work? (website/advertising):

Yes No

If no (Q3), why not?

Q4. If yes (Q3), how do you use the internet to bring in work?

Website
Free advertising on other websites
Paid for advertising

Other

Q5. If you use other websites to promote yourself, how much do you pay per month?:

Q6. If you don't currently, would you consider using the internet to bring in work?:

Yes No

If no (Q6), why not?

Paid for advertising

Q7. Would you consider paying to advertise yourself on a website?

Yes No

Q8. If yes (Q7), what is the amount you would like to pay for such a service each month?

Q9. If yes (Q7), what is the maximum you would pay for such a service each month?

Online Booking

Q10. Would you consider using a service that allowed learners to book lessons with you online if you could pre-approve them before hand?

Yes No

If no (Q10), why not?

Q11. If yes (Q10), what percentage of each booked lesson would you like to pay for such a service?

Q12. If yes (Q10), what is the maximum percentage of each booked lesson that you would pay for such a service?

Feedback

Q13. Would you be happy for drivers who have learnt with you to leave feedback about you on a website?

Yes No

If no (Q13), why not?

Final Comments and Contact Details - all fields are optional

Q14. Do you have any other comments that you would like to make about what you would like to see on a website that allows instructors to advertise themselves?

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Email address:

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