Become a Driving Instructor

Ready to make our roadways safer by teaching teenagers how to drive?  It’s time to become a driving instructor!

Are you:

• At least 18 (in some states you must be at least 21) years of age?
• Are you a licensed driver for the license class you want to teach (i.e. have a motorcycle license if you want to be a motorcycle driving instructor)?
• A safe driver, with a relatively clean driving record, with no DUIs or a substantial amount of points against your license?
• Someone who has experience teaching, coaching, managing, or mentoring teenagers?

Here’s what you need to do now:

1. Do you have a driver’s license in the state in which you reside?  If not, head to the local DMV, because you can’t teach driving unless you’re a legal resident and licensed driver in the state in which you will teach.  If you recently moved to a new state, you will need to have proof of residency as well as two legal forms of ID (usually an old license and a passport) to get a new license.
2. Check the other state specific requirements for your state.  Use this handy dandy list of DMV websites to find the specific website for your state.
3. Signup for driving instructor training on the DMV website.  They will provide a list of certified companies
4. Most trainings take between 50 and 60 hours, requiring both classroom and behind the wheel time
5. Pass the state driving instructor certification test, the background check, and get fingerprinted.  This whole process typically costs around $60
6. Find a Driving Instructor Job in your local area!  Check craigslist, call your local drivers ed schools, or consider starting your own drivers ed school
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