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Driving instructor

At driving schools, candidates for drivers of motor vehicles can be trained only by driving instructors and driving regulations instructors who have a valid driving instructor’s permit or driving regulations instructor’s permit.

A driving instructor performs the practical part of the training of candidates for motor vehicle drivers.

A driving instructor can perform training for candidates for those categories of motor vehicles for which the instructor has obtained a permit, or can instruct candidates for drivers of motor vehicles.

1. F category:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for B category motor vehicles and valid driving licence for driving F category motor vehicles;

2. AM, A1, A2 categories:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for A category motor vehicles;

3. B1 category:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for B category motor vehicles;

4. C1 category:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for C category motor vehicles;

5. C1E category:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for CE category motor vehicles;

6. D1 category:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for D category motor vehicles;

7. D1E category:

  • driving instructor with a valid permit for a driving instructor for DE category motor vehicles

During the provision of instruction for driving, the driving instructor is responsible for the safety of driving and or any offence committed by the candidate, unless such an act could not be prevented.

 

Conditions

  • A driving instructor’s permit is issued to an individual who fulfils the prescribed conditions for performing the work of a driving instructor.

    The application for the issue of the permit is lodged at an administrative unit that manages the procedure, verifies the conditions and issues a permit.

    A driving instructor permit is issued for five years, or for a shorter period if such a limitation is specified in the driver's licence.

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Recognition of qualifications acquired abroad

There are following systems for the recognition of professional qualifications acquired in the EU:

Cross-border provisions of profession

Performance of the profession in Slovenia is possible on cross-border/temporary basis. Prior to commencing the service, you must submit a written application to the competent authority.