TRNC Traffic Department announces driver instructor exam applications

The Driver Instructor Exam Commission of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Traffic Department has announced that applications for the driver instructor written exam will be accepted until the end of business on October 30, 2026. Interested candidates must apply in person to the Traffic Department Directorate.

To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 65 and hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Required documentation includes an application petition, birth certificate, diploma, character certificate from the General Directorate of Police, traffic record certificate from the General Directorate of Police, and a copy of a TRNC driving license. Candidates who graduated abroad must have their diplomas approved by the Ministry of National Education.

The written exam will consist of multiple-choice questions covering four main areas: traffic laws and regulations (60%), motor and vehicle technology (20%), health information and first aid (10%), and the environment (10%). A minimum score of 60 out of 100 is required to pass. The specific date of the exam will be announced later via the Traffic Department website.