What kind of training does a driving instructor need?
Driving instructors must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Driving instructors must complete education courses in areas such as safe driving practices, signs, signals, and road markings, human physical and psychological issues, and the effect of natural forces on a vehicle. Driving instructors must be licensed in the state they intend to teach. Licensing requirements vary by state, but most require passing a background check and receiving a passing score on a written examination.
