Requirements for driving instructor training
Driving instructor training is governed by the Driving Instructor Act and is regulated by law. To be able to start training as a driving instructor, you must be at least 21 years old. You must have at least a secondary school leaving certificate, completed vocational training or an equivalent qualification (Abitur). You must also have a personal, mental and physical fitness. The former is proven by a certificate of good conduct, the latter by a medical certificate. In addition, the driving licence of the respective class must have been passed. At least 3 years of driving experience are required for class B, 2 years for other classes. In addition, you need language skills in German at the C1 level. Retraining to become a driving instructor is possible at any time - so it is also possible for career changers to become driving instructors. In addition, you must complete an internship at a training driving school, which you can do after passing the theory test.
Training content of the driving instructor training
In the training to become a driving instructor, various subject areas must be covered, which are also part of the examinations after the course. These include: Driving and Technology, Traffic Pedagogy, Law, Traffic Behaviour, Environment. The Driving module is designed to improve and enhance driving skills. The focus is on safety, environmental protection and compliance with regulations. In the technology module, you learn more about the technical conditions of vehicles so that you understand the interrelationships and can put them into practice. Scientific explanations of environmental technology and driving physics are also part of this module. In traffic pedagogy, you learn how technical and practical driving lessons can be designed. The basics of adult education and learning psychology are also taught. In the law module, you will deepen your knowledge of the German legal system, with a special focus on traffic law. In the Traffic Behaviour module, your powers of observation are trained so that you can assess your learner drivers well. You will also learn how to teach your learner driver "correct" traffic behaviour. In the environmental subject, you will learn the principles of environmentally conscious and fuel-saving driving, so that you can subsequently communicate this well.
Examinations in driving instructor training
To be able to work as a driving instructor, you must pass a total of 5 exams. If you fail an exam, you can repeat it up to twice. The exams are divided into an oral and a written test, a practical driving test, a theoretical and a practical teaching test.
Duration and costs of the driving instructor training
Ideally, the training to become a driving instructor takes one year if you pass all the exams at the same time. Once you have passed the theoretical part, you can complete the practical training within 2 years. The theoretical part basically takes 5 months, which can be completed in full-day courses or in partial courses. The practical training also lasts 5 months. You should plan on costs of between 14,000 and 16,000 euros for the very extensive driving instructor training. The value given is a guideline, prices can vary. However, the prerequisite for this guideline value is that you pass the exams the first time. Otherwise, of course, there will be additional costs. This applies to the basic course for the BE driving instructor. We also offer financial support for your training.
Conclusion:
Training as a driving instructor is a promising, creative and versatile job. The demand on the job market is very high, and the chances of getting a good and secure job are very good. You can start the driving instructor training with a minimum age of 21 and a completed vocational training. As the training is very extensive in theory and practice, and also involves a lot of costs, we at the DriveX driving school support you financially during the training and enable you to complete the basic training in only 8 months. After completing the course in theory and practice and passing the exams, you have the best chances of a varied job with flexible working hours and numerous opportunities for further training and promotion.
