Driver Education Instructors successfully instruct students to safely operate a motor vehicle in various traffic environments and conditions. Attain student familiarity and understanding of laws, rules and regulations, and the natural laws and limitations that foster their development. Work towards a socially responsible vehicle operator, who minimizes risk factors through positive decision making. Use the latest best practices in instruction to obtain objectives from a clearly defined curriculum. Employ a variety of instructional techniques in the classroom and in-vehicle to ensure student comprehension and success. Support an understanding of attitude and health-related issues on the thought and driving process, and obtaining competence in safely operating a motor vehicle.
Legislation: NH RSA 21-P:14,I(a)-(h) and 263:45; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 3100
Certification Requirements:
Provisional Certificate (valid two years)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Complete three, three-credit courses at Keene State College with a grade of 75 or higher: Introduction to Traffic Safety, Methods of Teaching Driver Education and Traffic Safety, and In-Vehicle Driver Education Methods
- Valid driver's license for the class of vehicle in which applicant desires to instruct
- A minimum of five consecutive years of licensed driving experience
- Must be of good character, reputation, and fitness to instruct driver education
- Current physical exam, repeated every three years
- Submit a notarized criminal history record release form and a complete set of fingerprints
Standard Certificate (valid three years)
- Meet the standards for a provisional secondary school certificate (above)
- Complete a supervised teaching experience in New Hampshire during the past two years including a minimum of 60 hours of classroom and 240 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
- Obtain six credits of college-level courses designed to meet competencies in Saf-C 3103.05 e-f with a grade of 75 or higher
Commercial Motor Vehicle School Instructor Certificate
Provisional Certificate (valid two years)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Complete a minimum of eight credits in college-level courses designed to meet competencies in Saf-C 3103.05 a-d with a grade of 75 or higher (college level courses)
Standard Certificate (valid three years)
- Meet the standards for a provisional commercial school certificate (above)
- Complete a supervised teaching experience in New Hampshire during the past two years including a minimum of 60 hours of classroom and 240 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
- Obtain six credits of college-level courses designed to meet competencies in Saf-C 3103 e-f with a grade of 75 or higher
Examination: Physical exam, written exam on traffic and driver education regulations, and road test on driving skills are all required
Continuing Education: Professional growth activities totaling 75 hours required for renewal
Fees:
- Provisional Certification: $25
- Standard Certification: $40
Reciprocity: Permitted, provided applicant has required courses and credits
revised Jan 2018 |