Advance driving academy presentation

ADVANCE DRIVING ACADEMY

Becoming a Driving Instructor

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T H A N K S !

Thank you for showing interest in Advance Driving Academy, we know that you have

many questions and we hope that this presentation can aid you with any questions that you may have on becoming a certified

driving instructor.

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DRIVING INSTRUCTOR OVERVIEW

As a Driving Instructor Employed by Advance Driving Academy, you will have 2 primary duties

• “Behind-The-Wheel” Instruction.

• In Class Instruction.

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BEHIND-THE-WHEEL

Behind the wheel instruction consist of physically going out with a Driver’s ED student and teaching him/her proper

driving habits. Also, teaching the student how to properly maintain control of the

vehicle.

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AN EXAMPLE

Some examples of “Behind-The-Wheel.”

• City Driving• Parallel Parking• Highway Driving• 3-point turns• Backing up

• Emergency Procedures• Pre-Driving checklist

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DON’T FORGET THE APPLICATION!

Please submit a cover letter and resume to…

Advance Driving Academy11436 Cronhill Drive

Suite 2Owings Mills, MD 2117

E-mail: advancedrivingacademy@gmail.com

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BECOMING AN MVA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

• Complete Advance Driving Academy’s “New Hire Packet.”• MVA application• Fingerprint /Background check form• Copy of High School Diploma (or its equivalent)/College Transcript• Copy 3 year driving record

• Take MVA Certification tests.• COMAR Certification test• Behind-The-Wheel test• In class Presentation

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MVA CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 21 years of age or older.

• Possess a high school certificate of graduation or its equivalent. (may not use transcript as proof of degree, unless it states that a degree was awarded)

• Have a valid driver’s license issued by Maryland, or another state, to drive the class of vehicle you will be using in the program.

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MVA CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS (CONT.)

• If you have not lived in Maryland for at least one (1) year, you must also provide.

• A certified copy of your driving record for the last three (3) years.

• The results of a criminal background check from your previous home state/country.

• Pass the MVA Apprenticeship exam.

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DISQUALIFICATIONS

• If you have five (5) or more points on your Maryland driver record.

• Convicted of a violation in another state that would have resulted in five points in Maryland, you will be disqualified.

• If you have been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude you will be disqualified.• “Moral Turpitude”- act of baseness, vileness or depravity in the

private and social duties

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IF YOU QUALIFY

If you qualify there are still a few more steps to complete!

• Study the COMAR regulations 11.23.01 &11.23.02.• Will be provided to you upon request

• Complete COMAR practice exam.• Will be provided to you upon request (Completed test must be faxed back

to Advance Driving Academy for grading)

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SIGN UP FOR MVA TESTING

• When you feel that you are ready to take the MVA Apprentice Driving Instructor exam inform Advance Driving Academy and we will assist you with the sign up process

• You are allowed 5 attempts to pass the MVA Apprentice Driving Instructor exam.

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AFTER PASSING THE MVA EXAM

You are now an Apprentice Driving Instructor

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AFTER PASSING THE MVA EXAM

• You now have 6 months to attend Advanced Driving School• Advance Driving Academy can schedule this for you

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THANK YOU!

Thank you again for showing interest in Advance Driving Academy, we hope that we were able to answer any questions that you may have had on becoming a driving instructor

Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding the “COMAR,” “COMAR Study Guide” and the “COMAR Practice Test”

If you have any other questions please contact Advance Driving Academy @ 410-902-9988

E-mail: advancedrivingacademy@gmail.com