§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

driving instructor

Driving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations.

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Description

Driving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory and the driving examination. They may also supervise driving examinations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

curriculum objectives road traffic laws mechanical components of vehicles health and safety measures in transportation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

control the performance of the vehicle drive vehicles show consideration for student's situation interpret traffic signals encourage students to acknowledge their achievements assist students in their learning guarantee students' safety park vehicles diagnose problems with vehicles adapt to new technology used in cars ensure vehicle operability adapt teaching to student's capabilities monitor developments in field of expertise perform defensive driving apply teaching strategies give constructive feedback ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment teach driving practices

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)