Driver Instructor Courses
IMPACT Driving School carries out Driving Instructor Training to Quality Assurance ISO9002.
Want to be a driving school instructor?
Why choose driving instruction as a new career? Other than the job satisfaction and the knowledge that you are performing a worthwhile job there are few industries that can provide a job for life. Nearly everyone learns to drive and with government estimates of an additional 7 Million vehicles on the road of the next 25 years that means 7 million new drivers need training. With the law changes that have taken place the driving test is more complex so nearly all learners now take lessons with professional driving instructors meaning an increased demand for years to come. So take the first steps with our driving instructor course.
Working for a driving school will give the following benefits:-
- Brand new fully equipped vehicle, available for private mileage.
- All car costs covered by the school, including insurance, road tax, servicing, repairs and replacement.
- The driving school will do all that's necessary to provide you with enough pupils for a full and secure income for as long as you stay with them.
- On average takings can be £30 - £38K per annum.
- The freedom to decide your own hours and schedule.
- No start up costs and income from day one.
The driving instructor Test comes in three parts:-
Part 1.
1) IS A TWO PART TEST that consists of 100 multiple choice questions based on the Highway Code, general road safety, driving techniques and the theory of instructing a pupil. It lasts about 90 minutes and requires a pass mark of 85 out of 100 questions.
2) IS A HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST with a pass mark of 57% or more.
Part 2.
THE HIGH STANDARD DRIVING TEST THIS TEST is conducted by DTp supervising examiners and measures your ability to drive to a high standard, includes the expert use of controls, correct road procedure, sound judgement of distance, speed & timing, anticipation and consideration of other road users. This test lasts for 60 minutes a maximum of 6 MINOR faults are allowed.
Part 3.
TEST OF INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY Conducted by DTp supervising examiners and lasts for one hour. The examiner will assume the identity of a novice driver and asks you to explain a particular subject to them. After approximately 30 minutes the scenario is stopped and the examiner assumes the identity of a more experienced learner. Once again you will give you a topic to "teach them"ÂÂ.