Section 11104 Of Chapter 1. Driving Schools And Driving Instructors From California Vehicle Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 1.
11104
. (a) Every person, in order to qualify as a driving
instructor, as defined in Section 310.4, shall meet all of the
following requirements:
(1) On and after July 1, 1973, have a high school education or its
equivalent and have satisfactorily completed a course in the
teaching of driver education and driver training acceptable to the
department.
(2) Within three attempts, pass an examination that the department
requires on traffic laws, safe driving practices, operation of motor
vehicles, and teaching methods and techniques.
(3) Be physically able to safely operate a motor vehicle and to
train others in the operation of motor vehicles.
(4) Hold a valid California driver's license in a class
appropriate for the type of vehicle in which instruction will be
given.
(5) Not be on probation to the department as a negligent operator.
(6) Have a driving record that does not have an outstanding notice
for violating a written promise to appear in court or for willfully
failing to pay a lawfully imposed fine, as provided in Section 40509.
(7) Be 21 years of age or older.
(b) If an applicant cannot meet the requirements of paragraphs (3)
and (4) of subdivision (a) because of a physical disability, the
department may, at its discretion, issue the applicant a driving
school instructor's license restricted to classroom driver education
instruction only.
(c) The qualifying requirements referred to in this section shall
be met within one year from the date of application for a license, or
a new application, examination, and a fee shall be required.