Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Driving instructor?
Teaches driving, in class and mostly in the car.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Driving instructor
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#76 / 103
View rankingDriving instructor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Assign and grade class work and homework.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Enforce policies and rules governing students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- road traffic laws
- mechanical components of vehicles
- curriculum objectives
- guarantee students' safety
- control the performance of the vehicle
- monitor developments in field of expertise
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5165
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
#85 / 103
View rankingUniversity professor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310