Lots people choose to become a driving instructor because they believe they are a good driver, however, by far the most important factor to consider is, am I a good communicator. The majority of pupils have never experienced driving before and so will be nervous and it is your task to teach them how to drive safely and prepare them for their test, whilst keeping calm and patient. Being a driving instructor is a very rewarding career, it is great to see your pupil achieve something they could not previously do and you will get a sense of satisfaction seeing them pass their test. You can also enjoy flexible working hours, so it is the ideal career if you want to work during school hours for example, even the training can be done around your current commitments so you can still generate an income whilst training.