DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
The Role of a Driving Instructor
The role of a driving instructor is much more challenging now than when the driving test was introduced back in 1935. There are also far more opportunities as the scope of work has become more diverse. These can include:
Theory and pre-
Teaching people with disabilities
Training under the 'Pass Plus' Scheme
Defensive and advanced driver training
Company and fleet training
Minibus driving
Training in the towing of trailers and caravans
Corrective training for traffic offenders
Assessments for older drivers
Driving training schemes run by police forces and local county councils
The speed and density of traffic as well as increasingly complex driving situations make many demands on today's driving instructor. Your aim is to improve the standards of new and experienced drivers in order to reduce the number of accidents, deaths and casualties suffered on our roads, as well as to help them enjoy their motoring. So to become a good driving instructor you need to:
