Driving Instructor

Overview

Driving Instructors instruct individuals and groups in the theory and application of driving motor vehicles.

Day-to-day

• instructing students under actual driving conditions, and explaining and demonstrating the operation of brakes, clutch, gear selection, automatic transmission, signals and lights
• teaching road traffic regulations
• teaching road craft and road safety
• advising students when they are ready to undergo driving examination
• may advise on and teach advanced driving techniques required for emergency situations
• may illustrate and explain handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles and driving techniques using blackboard diagrams and audiovisual aids.

Considerations

• irregular hours
• requires driving.