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Driving Instructor
Alternative Titles:
Driver Trainer
Driving instructors teach individuals and groups the theory
and practical application of driving skills.
Driving instructors may perform the following tasks:
- instruct students to drive a motor vehicle by teaching
them how to steer, change gears (if manual), interpret and
understand traffic conditions, reverse, park, and understand
mechanical components and functions
- teach road traffic regulations and advise students when
they are ready for the assessment
- teach road craft and defensive driving skills
- advise on and teach advanced driving techniques when
required for emergency situations and/or to further driving
knowledge.
Driving instructors with special licences teach people to
drive buses and rigid or articulated vehicles.
Many driving instructors work on a commission basis. Some
driving instructors use their own vehicles which are converted
to dual control, while others use company vehicles. The work
can be stressful, the hours long and irregular. Driving
instructors have a high level of public contact.
Required Skills - Driving Instructor
- interested in people
- sound character
- good interpersonal skills
- able to give clear and precise instructions
- patient and tactful
- alert and have good eyesight
- able to act quickly and correctly in various traffic
situations
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