Open a Driver's Education School

Open a Driver's Education School

Open a Driver's Education School : Multi-thousand tips to make your life easier.

There will always be someone who needs to learn how to drive: a teenager who just reached the right age, a helpless mother who has to drive her kids to school, or a sales agent who availed of his company's car benefit. These and more people will most likely look for someone to teach them how to drive. If you have great driving skills and many years of experience driving almost all kinds of vehicles, you can help these people and earn a living at the same time. Open a driver's education school. You may ask, 'But how?' Read on to find out.

1. Check your own driver's credentials. You might have an expired driver's license, so have it renewed. Upgrade to professional level if possible.
2. Apply for certification to attest that you meet the requirements for driving instructors. You may be required to pass tests such as more rigid actual driving tests and written examinations on driving rules. It is important to prepare for the certification exams so you can pass on the first take. Study your state's traffic regulations and practice your driving skills on your own before seeking to become a certified driving instructor.
3. Secure a driving school business license in your state from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). You may have to pay $200 as an application fee, depending on your state. Some states ask for more requirements, such as a bond ($2,500), proof of insurance (amounting to $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000), and a matrix for the fees you will charge your students.
4. Register your driving school with the Secretary of State Corporation Division. This agency will issue you a registry number. Use a catchy name for your school to attract prospective driving students.
5. Look for vehicles you can use for your school. Since you are new to the business, you may start small. You can rent vehicles in the meantime while you are just starting the school. Be sure the vehicles you rent are in good condition and equipped with safety gear such as side brakes on the passenger side and other tools used for driving instruction.
6. Insure your vehicles for protection. Comprehensive coverage is an ideal insurance package because it covers both the vehicle and passengers.
7. Get an office or space, preferably near a school, so you can bring your business close to eager students who want to learn how to drive. Make sure there is enough space to accommodate your vehicles. There should also be a large parking lot where your students can learn how to operate vehicles in various ways.
8. Hire a secretary. Though you can manage your driving school on your own if you want, you will always need someone to assist you. You will be out on the road most of the time teaching your students, so you need someone to man your office and take care of office matters.
9. Determine your fee. In setting your price, consider your operations and other incidental costs. You need to charge in a way that lets you profit comfortably. However, your price should be reasonable and affordable.
10. Put up an advertisement to let people know about your school. You may place posters in places that are easily seen. You may also give away flyers. If you can afford it, run an ad in print and broadcast media.

To further promote your school, you may visit colleges and ask permission to give a short talk (free of charge) to students about safe driving and traffic rules and regulations. Leave brochures or handbills to inform them about your school.