STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR DRIVING SCHOOL OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA
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A Standard Operating Procedure sets minimum standards for the registration, operations, and inspection of driving schools in Nigeria. It targets driving school operators, instructors, and prospective drivers. This ensures quality training to prepare learners for safe road use.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR DRIVING SCHOOL OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA
What Is This Policy?
An FRSC standard operating procedure setting minimum standards for the registration, operations, curriculum, and inspection of driving schools providing training to driver's licence applicants in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Driving school operators and instructors Prospective drivers seeking training and licences FRSC State Sector Commands overseeing driving schools Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs)
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure all driving schools provide quality, standardised training that adequately prepares learner drivers for safe road use, and prevent the operation of substandard schools that produce inadequately trained drivers.
Key Features
Registration Requirements: Driving schools must register with the FRSC and meet minimum requirements for vehicles, training area, and instructor qualifications. Curriculum Standards: Prescribes a minimum training curriculum covering highway code, vehicle controls, road signs, emergency procedures, and defensive driving. Instructor Qualification: Instructors must hold a valid Class E (instructor) driver's licence and undergo periodic requalification. Inspection Regime: FRSC conducts periodic inspections of registered driving schools to verify continued compliance.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All driving schools across Nigeria Beneficiaries: Learner drivers; road safety system Funding: Driving school registration fees; FRSC operational budget
How to Access
Driving schools must obtain FRSC registration before commencing training Instructors must hold a valid instructor licence Learner drivers must complete the prescribed minimum training hours before a licence test Application method: Driving school registration: apply to the nearest FRSC State Sector Command.
Important Terms
Operating an unregistered driving school is illegal Learner drivers should verify that their school is FRSC-registered Driving schools must display their FRSC registration certificate prominently
Official Resources
Website: https://www.frsc.gov.ng Contact: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
Legal Framework
Issued under the Federal Road Safety Corps (Establishment, etc.) Act 2007 and the National Road Traffic Regulations. Operates alongside the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, the Highway Code, and the National Road Safety Strategy administered by the FRSC.