Driving School Owners and Instructors

To learn more about this career, try contacting a local driving school. You can interview instructors to learn what skills are needed to teach students of all ages and abilities. By spending time with the school's owner, you can see firsthand what it takes to register students, make employee schedules, maintain a fleet of cars, and perform other tasks needed to run a business.

During your driver education classes, pay attention to the teaching techniques of your own instructor. Does he or she rely mostly on classroom lectures or bring in other sources or projects to spur interest and discussion? Ask yourself what you would do to add creativity when teaching this important topic. You can also ask your instructor to participate in an information interview about his or her career. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success for instructors and business owners? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job?