Completed a three-credit course in driver education. Must complete an additional nine hours of credit in General and Traffic Safety Education within a three-year period of employment. Be eligible according to the provisions in section 1209 of the Public School Code of 1949.

Driving instructors must go through the apprentice program. This program involves 60 hours of classroom instruction and student teaching, and 108 hours of behind-the-wheel training, including student instruction. You must complete at least 8 hours of Continuing Education each year.

After completing the training program, you'll need to pass a written exam and a skills test to become certified as a CDL instructor in Pennsylvania. You'll also need to maintain your certification by completing continuing education courses and renewing your certification every four years.