Driving Instructor

Teach students driving skills, traffic laws, and safety procedures at a recognised driving school.

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What's it like to be a Driving Instructor ?

As a teacher, a Driving Instructor must be patient, sociable and must be able to speak in the languages or dialects local to the area so they may convey instructions clearly while on the road. Instructors must also possess a high level of driving skills and are advised to have a few years of experience prior to their driving instructor careers.

Tasks and duties

Preparing lesson plans for driving students.
Communicating lessons in a clear and concise manner.
Teaching theory about driving to students.
Supervising practical driving examinations.
Providing instructions on the basic parts and functions of a vehicle.
Tracking and recording students’ progress, and letting them know when they are ready to take the driver’s test.
Answering any questions from student drivers.
Developing a student’s confidence and aptitude at driving.
Helping students calm down in stressful situations.
Taking control of the vehicle during practical examinations in case there is an emergency or impending accident.
Reporting accidents to the head of a driving school.

An average day for a Driving Instructor will depend on the operating hours of a driving school. Instructors will teach theoretical driving foundations in a classroom-like setting, followed by practical examinations on the road or in a driving school’s practice driving area.

How to become a Driving Instructor

Driving Instructors are experienced drivers that are certified by the Road Transport Department (RTD) to teach students the basics of driving in Malaysia. Instructors must be employed by a recognised driving school and obtain the necessary licences and certification to practice their vocation.

Attain the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Apply for a Learner’s Driving Licence, and upon passing the necessary examinations, earn a Probationary Driving Licence (PDL). After 2 years of owning a PDL, obtain a Competent Driving Licence.
Gain experience as a professional Driver, either chauffeuring company staff or transporting goods as a delivery driver. You can expand your experience and resume by obtaining a Vocational Licence, such as the Goods Driving Licence, Public Service Vehicle Licence, or Public Service Vehicle - Taxi/E-hailing Licence.
Apply for a Sijil Pengajar Institut Memandu at the Road and Transport Department Academy in Melaka. This is the official driving instructor’s certificate recognised by the RTD.
Complete the RTD’s 2-week course and pass examinations to earn the certificate. To be legally employed as a Driving Instructor you must have the correct certification. Unlicenced instructors will be fined by the RTD.
Become employed by an RTD-recognised driving school.
Stay updated on the latest road regulations and traffic laws, maintain a clean driving record, and renew your Competent Driving Licence in a timely manner.