Driving instructor
Also known as: instructor in driving, teacher of driving, teacher of learner drivers, driving trainer, driving educator, learner driver instructor
About this occupation
Driving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory and the driving examination. They may also supervise driving examinations.
Essential skills and knowledge
- drive vehicles
- curriculum objectives
- health and safety measures in transportation
- teach driving practices
- road traffic laws
- encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
- adapt to new technology used in cars
- ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
- monitor developments in field of expertise
- guarantee students' safety
- observe student's progress
- mechanical components of vehicles
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Teachers and Instructors, All Other (O*NET 25-3099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$66,140 a year (2025), 113,790 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.