You have a full year from the time you begin the application procedure to become an Ontario-licensed driving teacher to finish all the criteria.
You must start the process over if any of the steps are left unfinished during that time.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to get your instructor license is provided below:
1. To apply for a driving instructor license, go to a Drive Test Center.
You must provide a full, current Ontario driver’s license and the Application for Ontario Driving Instructor License form (SR-LD-007) to the Drive Test location.
They will examine your driving history to make sure you are qualified to work as a driving instructor.
If everything is in order, you will be required to pay a fee that includes the cost of the G1 written test and one G road test attempt.
2. Enroll in a driving instructor training program.
You can choose the training course either full-time or part-time as per your convenience. Generally, it takes 4 weeks to complete a full-time course or 12 weeks for part-time. Both classroom and on-the-road components are present in these courses. During the in-class session, you get a chance to learn about the rules & regulations about driving and roads. You’ll become acquainted with the Highway Traffic Act and fully comprehend the procedures needed to carry out both straightforward and difficult driving maneuvers.
3- Complete the test.
Even if you have already passed the G test, you will still need to take the test again to become a driving instructor.
There are a total of 40 questions in the G1 test of which 20 questions are on road signs and 20 questions are on road rules. To pass this test you will have to score at least 80% on each section (i.e., 16/20).
We advise taking the G road test after completing the Driving Instructor Course so you can get experience behind the wheel.
Driving instructors have a greater responsibility to pass the G road test, so prepare as much as you can!
4. Request a criminal background check and judicial matters check (CRJMC).
A CRJMC must be obtained and filed with the Ministry of Ontario to evaluate whether it is appropriate for you to deal with children, the elderly, and many people with impairments.
Most applicants for driving teacher positions can finish this procedure online or by going to a nearby police station.
You might want to start this process before taking your examinations because, depending on your jurisdiction, these checks can take a few days or even weeks.
You can go to a Drive Test center to submit your CRJMC for MTO evaluation, and they will do it on your behalf.
5. The finishing touches.
You can get a temporary driving instructor license after finishing the driving instructor training course, passing the written test and the G road test, and the CRJMC getting the MTO’s approval.
After a few weeks, you’ll get the permanent one in the mail.
Make that the course teacher completes the other side of the instructor application form (SR-LD-007) and signs it.
Before you begin instructing novice drivers in driving, keep the following in mind:
- You must work with an MTO-approved driving school to serve G1 students.
- Your car must be equipped with dual brakes.
- 6D endorsement for your auto insurance is required (to protect yourself and your students when delivering lessons).
- A rooftop sign that the driving school will furnish is required.
- To work as a driving instructor, you might need to apply for a municipal license, depending on the city.
A rewarding career
Driving instructors are crucial in making our society’s highways safer.
They are in charge of developing students into calm, capable, and patient drivers. This is another reason the position is so fulfilling!
The process of getting a driver from 0 to 1 is satisfying, and they will appreciate it.
We would love to talk to you if you choose to pursue this career in Ontario. To find out more about what it entails to be a driving instructor at
Ultimate Drivers, feel free to visit our career page.
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