From the AI playbook for driving instructors

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Job 4 of 16Google SheetsChatGPT

Manage your waiting list fairly and transparently

Demand is high and people want to know where they stand. A simple, fair system keeps goodwill.

Time: 30 minutes onceTool cost: you can start with a free AI tool

Google Sheets plus a free AI chat tool

Steps

Set up a sheet: first name, date joined, area, availability, manual or auto, consent to contact.
Run the prompt below for formulas and messages.
Update it weekly and message people when a slot opens.

The exact prompt

Copy, paste, then fill in the [brackets]

Help me set up a waiting list in Google Sheets for a [UK] driving instructor.
Columns: first name, date joined, area, days/times available, manual or auto, contact consent (Y/N), status.
Give me: a formula for weeks waiting, a filter view for people matching an open slot [day/time/area], and 2 short messages: "you're on the list, here's what to expect" and "a slot has opened". Honest about wait times: [my estimate].

✓ Check before you send

Wait estimates are honest.
Contact only with consent.
Data is deleted when no longer needed.

UK notes extra

Keep personal data minimal and secure. GOV.UK: data protection and your business.

Last reviewed Oct 2026. Free tools change. If a screen looks different, the steps still apply.Back to top ↑

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