In order to exercise the profession of a teacher and instructor of Driving school Birmingham it is necessary to support an examination of competency in the manner prescribed by law.
In order to exercise the profession of a teacher and instructor of Driving school Birmingham it is necessary to support an examination of competency in the manner prescribed by law. Let’s see what the admission requirements are and what the exam consists of.
What are the requirements to become a driving school teacher?
Those in possession of the following requirements can apply for admission to the exam :
- age not less than 18 years;
- five-year high school diploma;
- not having been declared a habitual, professional or tendency criminal and not having been subjected to administrative measures of personal safety or prevention;
- driving license of category B, normal and special.
Furthermore, before the qualification exam it is necessary to attend an initial training course , held by bodies accredited by the regions or autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano. The course lasts 145 hours and at the end a certificate of attendance is issued to the student to be attached to the exam application.
What is the qualification exam for teaching in driving schools?
The exam is divided into four phases:
The first test involves the compilation of 80 quiz questions (two cards of 40 questions) in 40 minutes. The topics are those foreseen for the theory exam for obtaining the driving licenses A and B. To be admitted to the second test the candidate must not miss more than two answers.
The second test requires the development of two topics chosen by the commission from among the exam topics. The candidate who obtains a score of not less than five points for each test is admitted to the next test (the score assigned for each theme ranges from zero to ten points);
The third test consists in the simulation of a theory lesson on a topic identified by the examination board (the score for this test ranges from 18 to 30 points);
The final exam consists of an oral exam (the score ranges from 18 to 30 points).
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What are the requirements to become a driving school instructor?
Candidates wishing to apply for admission to the instructor of driving school must meet the following requirements:
- age not less than 21 years;
- five-year high school diploma;
- not having been declared a habitual, professional or tendency criminal and not having been subjected to administrative measures of personal safety or prevention;
- driving license including:
- categories A, B, C + E and D, with the exception of special categories, for instructors who carry out exercises for obtaining the necessary qualifications for driving all motor vehicles and trailers, as well as for their overhaul;
- categories B, C + E and D, with the exception of special categories, for instructors who carry out exercises to obtain the necessary qualifications for driving all motor vehicles and trailers, with the exception of mopeds and motorcycles, as well as for their revision;
- at least categories B special, C special and D special, for instructors who must submit the declaration of the start of a driving school.
In the event that the revocation of the license is ordered, the license will lapse.
How is the qualification exam for the driving school instructor qualification carried out?
The exam consists of three tests, as specified below:
- a written test concerning the resolution of 80 multiple choice questions. The candidate who commits more than two errors is not admitted to the second exam;
- an oral exam;
- a practical test to demonstrate the candidate’s ability to drive instruction.
After obtaining the qualification , the driving school instructor must attend Automatic Driving Lessons lasting eight hours, otherwise he will not be able to be included in the staff of the driving schoolv
