The minimum criteria is that a full UK or EU driving licence has been held for the last four years with no more than three penalty points currently on it.

You don’t need to be a driving instructor before becoming an examiner. DSA looks for all sorts of people to join its workforce.

In particular, DSA wants people:

• with strong interpersonal skills
• with a positive attitude towards safe driving
• the ability to be a good team player
• the ability to to make sound judgments.

There are a range of working patterns available for DSA staff, including various options for part-time workers.

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Driving examiner roles

You can find out more about the role of driving examiners by following the links below:

• The driving examiner role
• The motorcycle examiner role