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The Beginning
Driver training began as a business in the United Kingdom in 1909-1910. -
Institutions
The British School of Motoring was founded in 1910 in South London by Hugh Stanley Roberts. It offered hands-on training and courses in driving skills -
The United States
In the United States, Amos Neyhart, a professor at Penn State University, started the first high school driver's ed course in 1934 at a high school in State College, Pennsylvania. -
State Requirements (different for all states)
People have to meet Minimum State Prerequisites. Before attending a driving instructor-training program, most states require you to have a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, many states have a minimum age requirement, such as being 19 years old for classroom teaching and 21 years old for behind-the-wheel training. -
Earnings
The average annual salary for a teen certified driving instructor was $41,000 as of 2013, according to the job site Indeed. This equates to $19.17 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek. -
Location for Jobs
Many driver instructors work at schools for drivers ed but there are many other places where they can work. -
Driving Instructor
