Transport, Delivery and Logistics - Driving Instructor
Transport, Delivery and Logistics - Driving Instructor
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Driving instructors teach people the skills and knowledge they need to drive safely and pass their driving test.
- Check your learners' driving knowledge and ability
- Plan a series of lessons to get learners ready for their driving test
- Teach about road safety, driving laws and the Highway Code
- Give instruction on the use of vehicle controls, like how to steer, turn, reverse and park safely
- Demonstrate how to deal with emergency situations
- Discuss basic vehicle checks
- Keep records of appointments and payments
- Manage your business
As a Driving Instructor, you could work from a vehicle, in an office or from home.
Driving Instructors tend to work between 20 to 35 hours a week. You could work in your own business hours as customers demand.
Starting: £31,000
Experienced: £45,000
You first need to apply to become an approved driving instructor. You can find training providers on the Approved Driving Instructor Register Guide.
You'll need to pass the approved driving instructor part 1 and part 2 exams. You'll then get a licence to give instruction and legally charge for lessons. You must also pass the part 3 exam to get onto the register of approved driving instructors.