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How to Become a Driving Instructor
Driving instructors provide both in-car and classroom instruction to teens and adults who are hoping to get their drivers licenses. If you are thinking of pursuing this career path and want to learn more about how to become a driving instructor, you've come to the right place. -
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ADI Registration Information
This video powerpoint presentation presents an overview of how to become registered by the Driving Standards Authority as an Approved Driving Instruct ... read moreThis video powerpoint presentation presents an overview of how to become registered by the Driving Standards Authority as an Approved Driving Instructor, or ADI. Highlighted requirements include needing to pass exams in driving skills, driving theory, and teaching skills. Then, you will need to continue undergoing regular check tests to ascertain you are still maintaining the professional standards required for ADI status.
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Introduction
- If you feel as though you are a skilled driver, like being on the road, have the ability to remain patient and calm even in high-stress situations and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, becoming a driving instructor may be the career for you. As a driving instructor, you will be instructing aspiring drivers about the rules and practicalities of driving. Depending on the area in which you live and your employer, you can earn a relatively good living as a driving instructor; for example, according to SimplyHired.com, the average salary for a driving instructor in the state of New York was approximately $52,000 per year in 2009.
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Step 1: Contact Your State Authority
(Creative Commons photo by Doctor Who)- The requirements to become a driving instructor vary from state to state, so contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles or state licensing agency to find out what the requirements are. Regardless of where you will be teaching, you must hold a valid drivers license to become a driving instructor. In most states, you must also:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have a high school diploma
- Speak fluent English
- Be a legal resident of the state in which you will be teaching
- Submit to a background check
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Step 2: Get Educated and Certified
- Again, the criteria you will need to meet in order to become a driving instructor will depend on the state in which you live. Before you can legally teach others to drive in most states, however, you will first have to:
- Take the necessary training courses from a state-approved educational institute. Courses may include both in-car and classroom instruction. Some schools require that you provide your own vehicle for the in-car segment of the course
- File an application to become a driving instructor with the state Department of Motor Vehicles
- Obtain a professional license or certification, which is usually awarded after you have passed a state-issued exam
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Step 3: Get a Job
- Once you have taken the necessary steps to become a certified driving instructor, your final step is to go out there and find yourself a job. There are several places at which you can teach driving, including:
- Driving schools
- High schools
- Colleges
- Create yourself a professional-looking resume that details your education and experience and then either look for businesses or institutions that are looking to hire driving instructors or approach one that you feel you would particularly enjoy or are suited to work at. You may have to start small—some of the larger driving schools and colleges require that you first have a certain number of hours working as a driving instructor before they will consider hiring you.
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Conclusion
- Your first step in becoming a driving instructor is to contact your state licensing agency or department of motor vehicles to find out what the requirements are to become a driving instructor. In many states, you will have to pursue driving instructor training and pass an exam to become certified and/or licensed to legally teach driving skills to others.
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