A driving instructor is a person who is hired by a new driver who is learning how to improve their skills – often for an upcoming practical test.
Below is How to Become A Driving Instructor South Africa
We believe that the passionate and professional driver instructor has an important role to play in enhancing road safety – not only for those they are training but for all road users!
We have raised a few questions on becoming a driving instructor with the Southern African Institute of Driving Instructors and would like to share the answers :
First of all, ask yourself why you want to become a driving Instructor.
I need to earn money fast and have a car.
I like the idea of having my own business and being self-employed.
I like working with people and enjoy driving defensively. I would enjoy training others.
Other.
| To help you decide if you should continue to try to qualify as a Driving Instructor: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Your reasons: | Recommendations: | |
| 1. | I need to earn money fast and have a car. | This is the worst reason to become a driving Instructor.Too many fly-by-nights operate on this basis. You need to be prepared to work hard to qualify, train students exceptionally well and make many sacrifices to succeed. |
| 2. | I like the idea of having my own business and being self-employed. | This is a half-good reason to start your career as a driving Instructor. Bear in mind that there is a missing factor here. You need to be committed to producing safe, competent drivers to deserve the right to qualify as an Instructor. |
Difficulties facing driving instructors in South Africa:
There is no official training to become a driving instructor in South Africa.
SAIDI can fill that need. There is no finer training available in the country.
We have plans for a top training centre for instructors with all sorts of additional benefits for instructors in all codes of vehicles all over the country.
We are looking for sponsorship from the corporate world to make our dream come true!
The process is long and complicated to qualify as a driving instructor in South Africa. SAIDI can assist with guiding you.
The instructor’s certificate is valid for one year only, then the whole procedure starts again.
SAIDI is appealing to the Government to extend this period and to make refresher courses compulsory.
We struggle with a lack of services from our Driving Licence Testing Centre.
It is extremely difficult to operate in the present system with long delays for learners licences, driving licence tests.
How long does it take to become a driving instructor in South Africa?
As a guide, you can expect to complete the training within six to nine months, although there are a few things to consider when calculating how long it might take you to pass.
What qualifications do I need to be a driving instructor?
Before you can begin training to become a driving instructor, you must first register with the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). To do this you must be over 21 years old and have held a driving licence for over three years, without holding any motoring convictions.
How hard is it to become a driving instructor in South Africa ?
Becoming a driving instructor takes around six months (at least) to complete the ADI qualification, but can take up to 12 months depending on how much time you can lend to studying. Prior to the exam, you must also have had a clean driving licence for 3+ years.
What you need to start a driving school in South Africa?
What you should do
Go to the nearest driving licence testing centre with your medical certificate form (MC), completed by your doctor, to book a test date.
Complete an Application for registration as a driving instructor form (RI).
You will be referred to a police station to obtain a clearance certificate.
Are driving instructors in demand in South Africa ?
Data from the Department for Transport has revealed that the number of instructors has decreased by 12 percent over the past seven years. … According to the insurance firm Marmalade there are currently 17.59 potential learner drivers to each instructor in 2020 but demand is expected to rise.
Is a driving instructor a good job?
Driving Instructors Have Job Satisfaction.
Being able to teach a young person a valuable life skill makes for a very rewarding job. Meeting new people each week and being able to positively influence their life is something our Driving Instructors always say is a great part of the job.
Are driving instructors sole traders in South Africa ?
Most driving instructors are self-employed and as such are normally sole traders. They take all the risks and as such are able to keep all the business profits.
How many driving lessons do I need South Africa?
It depends on the person – their confidence, ability and willingness to learn, and aptitude for driving will all play a part. It can take anywhere from 10 to 20 hours’ worth of driving lessons. The number of lessons can be reduced if a learner has access to a car for practice outside of lessons.