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September 2024's ADINJC conference was full of interesting talks and updates from various organisations and talents across the driving tuition industry.

Perhaps most intriguing were the several talks from members of the DVSA. Last month, we shared a Q&A and presentation from Loveday Ryder, and this month we've got another two free updates for you.

In this video, Dave Mann and Colin Stewart give us an update on the ADI qualification and driving instructor training at the DVSA, plus info on driving test analysis and sitting in on driving tests.

Check out the first 5 minutes of Dave and Colin's discussion on the importance of the Ready to Pass campaign and an update on its future.

Driving Test Analysis and Instructor Training: DVSA News

In this session, Colin Stewart and Dave Mann from the DVSA discuss key updates related to the ADI qualification process and driving instructor training. 

They provide insights into the increasing demand for ADI tests, the challenges in managing this demand, and the ongoing recruitment efforts to expand the staff capacity needed to accommodate the influx of candidates. 

They also highlight the importance of instructors using available resources and taking advantage of certification benefits. The presentation concludes with a focus on how driving instructors can use their ADI certification to enhance their practice and support learners more effectively.

DVSA News: Driving Test Analysis

Improve your driving instructor training with expert tips from Jeff Lucas on teaching multi-lane roundabouts. Watch the full video for free in the ADI Network app.

The Easy Way to Teach Multi-Lane Roundabouts | Driving Instructor Training

Through ADI Network’s partnership with Intelligent Instructor+, we are dedicated to providing free, high-quality professional development and ongoing driving instructor training every month.

This month, we’re thrilled to share a fantastic video from Jeff Lucas. Jeff breaks down the crucial role of mirrors in driving, offering practical strategies to help learners master mirror use, develop situational awareness, and build the confidence needed for safer, more independent decision-making on the road.

Learn how to teach your learners to confidently navigate multi-lane roundabouts with expert advice from Jeff Lucas. In this video, Jeff shares effective strategies for lane positioning, gap identification, and making safe decisions in busy roundabout environments. Watch the full video for free in the ADI Network app.

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This video will equip you with the skills and confidence to:

Teach learners the essential skills for navigating multi-lane roundabouts safely, including proper lane positioning and when to signal or change lanes.

Help learners build situational awareness by focusing on identifying gaps in traffic, rather than just the cars around them, for better decision-making.

Encourage safe and confident use of roundabouts, breaking down complex manoeuvres into manageable steps for your learners.

Promote a structured, layered approach to teaching, gradually building learner skills in a supportive environment before putting them into practice on the road.

Reinforce the importance of a calm and methodical approach to roundabout driving, ensuring learners feel equipped to make the right decisions in real-world situations.

The Easy Way to Teach Multi-Lane Roundabouts

Amanda Lane, from the DVSA, discusses the 'Ready to Pass?' campaign, its aims and effectiveness, and gives us another update on their vision for the future.

DVSA News Update: 'Ready to Pass?' Campaign | Get the latest driving instructor training

In this video, Amanda Lane updates us on how the 'Ready to Pass?' campaign is doing.

Check out the first 5 minutes of Amanda Lane's discussion on the importance of the Ready to Pass campaign and an update on its future.

DVSA news on the 'Ready to Pass?' campaign

Amanda Lane (Deputy Chief Driving Examiner & Head of Driver Testing and Training Policy) discussed the “Ready to Pass?” campaign, emphasising the importance of preparing for both driving tests and safe independent driving.

Key points include the value of mock tests, addressing top reasons for test failures, and incorporating private practice alongside professional lessons.

The DVSA's goal of modernising their systems, a key theme in last month's DVSA news, is also talked about here.

DVSA News: Ready to Pass? Campaign Update

Enhance your skills with free driving instructor training from ADI Network. Learn practical techniques to teach mirror use, boost learner awareness, and improve road safety.

Driving Essential Skills: Mirrors | Driving Instructor Training

This month, we’re thrilled to share a fantastic video from Philip Cowley from Inspire Instructor Training. In this video, Philip breaks down the crucial role of mirrors in driving, offering practical strategies to help learners master mirror use, develop situational awareness, and build the confidence needed for safer, more independent decision-making on the road.

Master the essential skill of mirror use with expert guidance from Philip Cowley. This video provides practical tips to help your learners improve their awareness, anticipate hazards, and make safer decisions behind the wheel. Watch the full video for free in the ADI Network app.

Highlight the critical role of mirrors in driving safety and decision-making, moving beyond routine checks to instill a deeper understanding of their importance in defensive driving.

Teach learners how to adjust and use mirrors effectively, including the differences between flat and convex mirrors, the purpose of anti-dazzle features, and the best methods for personalizing mirror settings.

Promote greater learner awareness by focusing on behaviors rather than actions, encouraging learners to analyze the behavior of other road users and anticipate potential hazards.

Instill the habit of checking blind spots and mirrors naturally, emphasizing the importance of safety over procedural routines, and using creative techniques to make lessons more engaging.

Integrate the MSPSL routine seamlessly into lessons, focusing on real-world applications and using reflective questioning to help learners improve their decision-making and hazard assessment skills.

Driving Essential Skills: Mirrors

Take advantage of ADI Network's free driving instructor training with this latest video from Ray Seagrave. Learn how to explain and show learners different skills and techniques.

Explain & Demonstrate Skills and Techniques | Driving Instructor Training

As part of ADI Network's partnership with Intelligent Instructor+, we bring you free driving instructor training and continued professional development each month.

This month, we've got a brilliant video from industry expert and regular contributor Ray Seagrave. It delves into key aspects such as ensuring learners have ample practice opportunities, providing constructive and specific feedback, and encouraging self-assessment to build independence.

Not sure how to make sure you pass this part of your Standards Check Test? Sit down with Ray Seagrave as he gives you his top tips. Watch the full video for free in the ADI Network app.

Introduce different methods of teaching learners to practice skills, including repetition, gradual complexity and adapting pace.

Know how you can turn giving feedback to learners into a positive experience that encourages growth and self-reflection.

Encourage learners to practice outside of driving lessons with a structured plan and an ongoing feedback loop.

Guide a learner to develop key skills for independent driving through self-reflection and a growth mindset.

Improve your les structure and goal setting, allowing you to identify when to introduce new skills and when to keep working on existing ones.

How to Explain & Demonstrate Skills and Techniques

Take advantage of our driving instructor training with Mike Fowler's article on how you can work with your pupils to improve their reflection while driving.

Pupil Reflection in Your Standards Check | Driving Instructor Training

If you didn't already know, ADI Network has partnered with Intelligent Instructor+ to bring you the best continued professional development in the industry — and all for free.

Once you've passed your part 3 exam, that shouldn't be the end of your learning. It's important to continue your driving instructor training to improve your coaching skills, keep up to date with industry trends and be the best instructor you can be.

This month's content includes an article from Mike Fowler at DRIVE driving school. Mike helps PDIs and ADIs to maximise their potential as a driving instructor, pressing home the importance of self-development and reflection, to help you be the very best that you can be.

Pupil Reflection in Your Standards Check by Mike Fowler

Mike Fowler hones in on one key area of your Standards Check Test in this new article:

"At the end of the session - was the pupil encouraged to reflect on their own performance?"

Does reflection only happen at the end of a session? Would it not be fair to think that reflection happens every time you pull up and elicit feedback, and your reflection at the end of a session is a “Summary” of sorts of all the times you have elicited feedback as you have adjusted the lesson?

There are many “Frameworks” for encouraging self-evaluation: Scaling, Grow, GIBBS’ Reflective cycle, Kolb’s experimental model, and many more. Some instructors will find great success using these models, but our role in the car is to use the technique best suited to our client’s learning style. That technique may simply be “a conversation.”

Want to find out more about how to ace this crucial part of the test? Download the ADI Network app for free to read the rest of this article and check out more of our free driving instructor training!

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