<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong> NH RSA 21-P:14,I(a)-(h) and 263:45; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 3100</p> <p><strong>Certification Requirements:</strong></p> <p><strong>Provisional Certificate (valid two years)</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school graduate or equivalent</li> <li>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</li> <li>Valid driver's license for the class of vehicle in which applicant desires to instruct</li> <li>A minimum of five consecutive years of licensed driving experience</li> <li>Must be of good character, reputation, and fitness to instruct driver education</li> <li>Current physical exam, repeated every three years</li> <li>Submit a notarized criminal history record release form and a complete set of fingerprints</li> </ul> <p><strong>Standard Certificate (valid three years)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Meet the standards for a provisional secondary school certificate (above)</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commercial Motor Vehicle School Instructor Certificate</strong></p> <ul>Provisional Certificate (valid two years) <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li>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)</li> </ul> </ul> <ul>Standard Certificate (valid three years) <ul> <li>Meet the standards for a provisional commercial school certificate (above)</li> <li>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</li> <li>Obtain six credits of college-level courses designed to meet competencies in Saf-C 3103 e-f with a grade of 75 or higher</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong> Physical exam, written exam on traffic and driver education regulations, and road test on driving skills are all required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong> Professional growth activities totaling 75 hours required for renewal</p> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provisional Certification: $25</li> <li>Standard Certification: $40</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong> Permitted, provided applicant has required courses and credits</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>
