Requirements for Driver Education Instructors
To be certified by the Department of Transportation as a Driver Education Instructor, a person must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Possess a valid Hawaii driver’s license with the classification and endorsements required for operation of the class and type of motor vehicle used in driver education.
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Complete a training course certified by the department. Instructors who have been certified by the Department of Education within five years prior to the effective date of the original version of the Hawaii Administrative Rules, will be considered to have successfully completed a department certified course.
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Has not had more than one moving traffic violation within one year prior to obtaining certification; not more than two moving traffic violations within three years prior to obtaining certification; and not more than three moving traffic violations within five years prior to obtaining certification.
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Has no driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs conviction within five years prior to obtaining certification.
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Has no driver’s license suspension, revocation, cancellation or disqualification within three years prior to obtaining certification.
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Is at least 21 years of age.
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Possesses the equivalent of a high school diploma.
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Has had a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Hawaii for at least five years.
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Possesses no criminal record that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
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Has effective communications skills.
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Is capable of assessing and observing appropriate student behavior and engaging students in meaningful driver education activities.
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Models positive driving behaviors.
