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Can I be a driving instructor if I have a criminal record?
When I was younger, I made some bad decisions and received a conviction for breaking and entering. Since then, I haven’t had any criminal offenses. I want to become a driving instructor, but I’m not sure if my criminal record will prohibit me from doing so. Can I still become a driving instructor if I’ve been convicted of a crime?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When you apply, the driving school, high school, or state will run a criminal background check. In most cases, felonies will prohibit you from becoming a driving instructor. So, you’ll need to find out if the charge was a felony or a misdemeanor to determine if you can be a driving instructor despite having a criminal record.
In most states, breaking and entering is a misdemeanor if it wasn’t in the act of a burglary. However, this charge becomes a felony if you were breaking and entering to commit a burglary. Check your own records to see whether you were charged with a felony or misdemeanor.
If you have only a misdemeanor charge, you’re likely eligible to become a driving instructor—although the final decision is up to your employer. If you have a felony, you probably won’t be able to gain employment as a driving instructor. But it doesn’t hurt to apply anyway if you really want to become an instructor.
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