Driving instructor's licence

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If you have a nationally-recognised qualification from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be exempt from both the theory and practical assessments.

To be a licensed driving instructor, you must complete theory and practical assessments conducted by the WA Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.

Theory assessment

There are several theory tests you may be required to complete:

general driving instruction theory (all vehicle classes) must get 140 out of 150 questions correct to pass
motorcycle driving instruction theory
heavy vehicle driving instruction theory (by class).

Nationally-recognised qualifications

Under the Motor Vehicle Drivers Instructors Regulations 1964 the following are deemed sufficient training for driving instructors in WA:

Certificate III in Motor Vehicle Driver Instruction
Certificate IV in Driving Instruction
Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport Driving Instruction).

Applicants who hold these certificates do not need to take the tests.

Schedule 2 of above regulations provides more information on the Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) allowed to award these certificates.

Passed the theory assessment? You'll now need to undertake a medical.

Next step: Go for a medical check-up

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