About the role
Driving instructors train and prepare students to become safe and responsible drivers. They often have completed a professional teaching education with a focus on traffic pedagogy. Driving instructors are certified by the Swedish Transport Agency and have a good knowledge of traffic rules, driving techniques, and safety.Responsibilities
Driving instructors are responsible for theoretical and practical driving instruction. They plan lessons, assess students' skills, and provide feedback. It is also their task to prepare students for the theory test and driving test.Skills and tools
Driving instructors must have pedagogical skills, patience, and the ability to tailor their teaching to each student's needs. They often use training vehicles equipped with dual controls and digital tools for theory instruction. Good communication skills are central to the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are trafikundervisning bil, apl programmeringsspråk and svenskt medborgarskap.