dal Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 HiI am considering a move to the Dordogne area with my family and although i will be in a good position not to have to work if i dont choose too , i would consider giving driving lessons to local english people ( and french ), does anybody know if this is possible? is my UK driving instructors badge valid in France? I understand that the french instructors are government controlled so this could be tricky, the other alternative is to give defensive/advanced tuition which in the UK does not require my instructors badge is this the same in France? I have plenty of left hand drive experience to pass on so that is not really an issue.any help appreciatedDal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hi Dal,I would be very surprised if you would be able to operate as a driving instructor in france, but happy to be proved wrong, of course. Advanced training is a different matter and I would think that, provided you are suitably qualified (I.A.M. Rospa etc) and able to issue certificates you should do well. As a starter I would suggest that you contact this guy for more information.http://www.rn20.com/It's bikes, but the principle is the same.Good luck,Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Thanks Gary for the info , much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 To operate as a driving instructor in France, you would need to hold a BEPECASER diploma (Brevet pour l'exercice de la profession d'enseignement de la conduite automobile et de la sĆ©curitĆ© routiĆØre). The diploma is issued following 600 hours of training which includes 60 hours teaching practical driving and at least 60 hours on teaching road safety.You can find details of the required qualifications as well as other useful information about driving tests, licences, etc [url=http://www.les-permis.com/acteurs/formateur.htm]here[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deauville Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Best of luck with the idea of teaching the little dears to drive over here, having done it in the UK the thought of teaching defensive driving techniques to newcomers against a backdrop of extremely unpredictable other drivers frankly scares the bejebbers out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 its just a thought really, i may just not bother at all and relax,thanks to all of you for the help and advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I had no idea that instructors in France were so highly trained.Do they teach "use of indicators" and ""roundabouts"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte3 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Obviously not!Aly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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