philiss2kn10

There were several people on my drink drivers course that had been breathalised at over 2.5 times the legal limit and they were specifically ordered by the magistrates to resit their tests. There were also others that were still classed as high risk re-offenders even after the DD course. They also had to re-take their tests. This also usually applies if you are banned for a second/third time. However my test came in at 61 and I was just given 12 months ban with the DD course reducing it to 9. I also had quite a hefty £1000 fine.

A conviction for drink driving results in an immediate expulsion from driving and therefore puts no individual points on your licence but your licence still isn't classed as clean as you have a conviction on there. During my drink driver's rehabilitation course they advised me that it would remain on my licence for 10 years after the start of my ban, however, in most cases, after 5 years you do not need to declare it. But some insurance companies have it in small print in their contracts that even spent convictions must be declared or in the event of any incident / payout the policy will be null and void so be careful with that one. Not sure how this translates to becoming a driving instructor but I am lead to believe you must wait 5 years from the start date of your ban.