Driving Instructor
Driving Instructors teach classes or individuals the laws and safety practices of effective driving. They instruct new drivers on driving techniques and often provide hands-on experience in a motor vehicle. They should have patience and strong communication skills to provide feedback to drivers and correct errors in a safe and effective way.
Duties and tasks
- Coordinate class time schedules and individualised student drive test appointments
- Educate groups and individuals using a variety of audio-visual and memorisation tools on traffic laws, signs and regulations, as well as appropriate actions required for drivers to follow
- Evaluate students knowledge and abilities driving a motor vehicle and recommend students for driving tests when ready.
- Guide students on test drives to practice operating a moving vehicle, providing feedback and correcting mistakes
- Provide helpful tips for safe driving as well as sensible practices in various driving conditions, especially emergency situations and extreme weather conditions
- Take students into a motor vehicle to demonstrate proper use of tool s such as mirrors, brakes, gears, signals and lights
Skills required
- Alertness and Patience
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Good Driver and Clean Driving Record
- Strong Communication Skills
- Time Management
Working conditions
Driving Instructors typical work weeks can be varied depending on class schedules, student base and hands-on driving instruction appointments. They may need to work evenings and weekends in order to serve school-age students or adults working during the week. Driving Instructors typically spend part of their time in a classroom setting instructing on the basics and rules of driving, and the other part in motor vehicles teaching students.
Professional associations / Industry information
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