What is a driving school instructor? 
A driving school instructor is a person who has been certified to teach individuals to drive a motor vehicle for a licensed driving school. A certified driving school instructor may be approved to teach in one or more of the following areas cars trucks buses tractor - trailers Motorcycles requirements for the Pre - licensing Course [1] a classroom course 

What are the requirements to become a driving school instructor? 
First , you must be employed by a driving school licensed by DMV. You must also meet several requirements identified in Commissioner s Regulations Part 76.16 [2], including must be at least 21 years of age has been valid for at least 2 years preceding application in the class of vehicle that the instructor intends to teach in , and has not been suspended or revoked in the last 2 years shows an acceptable driving record must have a high school or high school equivalency diploma a vision test road sign test written test driving school instructor driving test must never have been convicted of a felony or of any crime involving violence, dishonesty, deceit, indecency, degeneracy or moral turpitude Before your Driving School Instructor Certificate can be renewed , you must also complete a course in driver training and traffic safety, approved by the Commissioner, consisting of at least 30 hours known as the This 30-hour course is taught by various community colleges and driving schools that have been approved by DMV to provide this course. If you want to teach the Pre - licensing Course [3], you must also successfully complete a 30-hour Teaching Techniques and Methodology course a college - level course and have at least one year experience as a behind - the - wheel certified driving school instructor. 

How do I become certified as a driving school instructor? 
To become a driving school instructor , you must first be employed by a licensed driving school. Once you have been hired by a driving school , you must co

user: How to Become a Driving Instructor What tests do I have to pass?

assistant:  The is similar to the vision test you must pass to qualify for , or renew , your driver s license . You can take the vision test at DMV , or you can have your eye doctor or physician conduct this test and complete the Vision Test Report form MV-619 

assistant: did you not pass this test?

user: yes

assistant: you will have to submit a new application including photos and $ 10 fee 

user: can you give me details of About Your Driving School Instructor Certificate


assistant: you pass all tests?

user: not

user: Do I have to have a valid driver's license to operate in New York State?

assistant: yes, that has been valid for at least 2 years preceding application in the class of vehicle that the instructor intends to teach in

user: If a customer or DMV employee asks to see the certificate

assistant:  you must be able to present it 

user: What do I have to complete for the instructor certificate?

assistant: Before your Driving School Instructor Certificate can be renewed , you must also complete a course in driver training and traffic safety , approved by the Commissioner , consisting of at least 30 hours known as the This 30-hour course is taught by various community colleges and driving schools that have been approved by DMV to provide this course