Driving School Owners and Instructors

There is no direct way to obtain experience as a driving instructor before you get hired, but any experience you can get teaching others will be useful.

A desire to teach and help others is an important quality for driving instructors. They also need to be patient and levelheaded in case students become nervous or panic when encountering different driving situations. Instructors are experts in the rules of the road, as well as basic car maintenance. It is also imperative to have a good driving record. Some schools may conduct a background check before employment.

Driving school owners should be organized, detail-minded, and have strong business skills.