Thank
you for your interest in Bakers Defensive Driving and what we do. I hope the information provided will help you in your decision
on whether to become an instructor.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR BECOMING A DRIVING SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (DSI)
The TEA requires that
each potential instructor complete a 36-hour instructor development course (IDC). The IDC classes are divided into two blocks
of instruction. The first block is a 24-hour training class held over a 2 or 3 day period. Each class consists of the basics
of defensive driving and the rules and regulations of the driving safety industry. Once this block is completed, the potential
instructor will complete the remaining block of instructing by teaching (2) six-hour live classes with a trainer present.
This last block of instruction is scheduled when the potential instructor is ready and can be completed anywhere in the state
provided a trainer is available in the area.
In addition to the 36-hour
IDC class, the TEA requires that a potential instructor:
1.
is of good reputation; and
2.
holds a valid driver’s license for the preceding five years, which has not been suspended, revoked,
or forfeited in the past five years for traffic related violations.
3.
Any felony conviction or a DWI conviction within the last 7 years is grounds for denial of an instructor
license.
COST FOR THE IDC CLASS
Each DSI is an independent
contractor and is not an employee of Bakers Defensive Driving. The following fees apply to all potential instructors:
1.
IDC training (36-hour) -- $225.00 – payable to Bakers Defensive Driving during 1st block of instruction
2.
DSI kit (videos, master forms) -- $50.00 – payable to Bakers Defensive Driving anytime
during training period or after receiving license from the TEA
3.
DSI license application – $75.00 payable to the TEA anytime after last block of instruction is completed
Please do not hesitate to call us at 281-457-2284 or email with any questions you may have.
