As a Truck Driving Instructor, you will need to master following:

• adapt to new technology used in cars
• control the performance of the vehicle
• diagnose problems with vehicles
• ensure vehicle operability
• ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
• mechanical components of vehicles
• perform defensive driving

More generally, a truck driving instructor is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• apply health and safety standards
• apply teaching strategies
• assist students in their learning
• curriculum objectives
• drive vehicles
• encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• health and safety measures in transportation
• interpret traffic signals
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• observe student's progress
• park vehicles
• road traffic laws
• show consideration for student's situation
• teach driving practices
• types of vehicle engines
• types of vehicles

It also helps to know the following:

• customer service
• drive in urban areas
• driver's license structure
• operation of different engines
• teach driving theory
• adult education
• assess students
• demonstrate when teaching
• driving examinations
• engine components
• learning difficulties
• manoeuvre heavy trucks
• mechanics
• mechanics of motor vehicles
• operate an emergency communication system
• provide lesson materials
• read maps
• use geographic memory