Hi All,
I wonder if this is a possible way of doing a bit of side money?
I really enjoy driving and if I may say so I think I’m a good instructor. I’ve already helped several friends and family with this and was wondering if I could make some money off this. Some of my friends and so already paid me a bunch but you know, just symbolic and out of respect
I have a 100% day job and I don’t have a license to be an instructor.
Can I still offer out my services? Or is it illegal?
I imagine you’d need one because you stamp (ie certify on your responsibility) on provisional licenses that people are sufficiently good to register for the driving exams. I got a motorcycle license last year in CH, my instructor had an app which showed all CH MFKs (and police) that I’d done the mandatory training, before I could register for the exam. I can’t imagine anyone can just go ahead and do that without any kind of license. This shows it’s both costly and long!
In terms of money, I estimated that my motorcycle instructor could be making 8-10k/month, the guy (great teacher by the way) was pretty much fully booked all the time (I know because I could see his calendar when booking a lesson). Lots of work though, he’s working at least 10-12 hours a day (including Saturdays), plus that’s pretty much all on the road, in more or less any type of weather besides snow/torrential rain/hail!
Here: Anforderungsprofil Fahrlehrer:in werden - Ausbildung, Zulassung - L-drive Schweiz (DE/FR/IT only) → “Kantonale Bewilligung zur Berufsausübung” you’re going to find the requirements / permits needed to be an driving instructor.
IMO: No, one can not just offer the services as a drive instructor.
And: Outside of your family, one is allowed to accompany one person per year (Private Lernfahrten leicht gemacht (DE/FR/IT only): “Ausserhalb der Familie darf diese Person maximal eine Fahrlernende oder einen Fahrlernenden pro Jahr begleiten.”
So, I see no legal basis for such services, particularly if it’s commercially motivated…
Not gonna fly without licence, due to liability. And for the licence you need years of training.
Thanks guys, I guess the " one is allowed to accompany one person per year" settles it. Wonder how many actually follow this lol.
In any case a shame, it wasn’t supposed to replace an instructor but not everyone has family that drives and can actually help someone out.
What about offering your services to individuals who already possess a driving license but seek additional practice? They could benefit from a coach to help overcome any fears or to boost their confidence for example. I would think that an instructor license is not required in that case but I am not sure.