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Driving instructor's licence

STEP 4 Complete the theory assessment

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.

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