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DVSA News: Driving Test Analysis | Get the latest driving instructor training

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

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

If you missed the National Driving Instructor Conference in September, or if you want to jog your memory, catch up on Loveday Ryder's update on what the DVSA are focused on now.

DVSA News Update: September 2024 | Get the latest driving instructor training

The DVSA were at the 2024 National Driving Instructor Conference in September. If you missed it, or want to jog your memory, catch-up on Loveday Ryder's industry update and Q&A session. Log in to the ADI Network app for the full video.

Check out the first 5 minutes of Loveday Ryder speaking to a crowd of driving instructors and other industry experts. In the full video, she discusses the DVSA's goals of increasing driving instructor recruitment, implementing a new test booking system and combatting test reselling.

Preview the DVSA's industry update

Questions the DVSA answer in this video include...

Are the DVSA looking to increase funding to improve the driving test booking system?

Will we ever have a system that trains driving instructors in the higher levels of the Goals for Driver Education matrix?

Why isn't there a system to regularly assess drivers after they pass their test?

DVSA News & Industry Updates: What's coming next month?

We'll hear from the DVSA again in December, with two more videos from key staff.

Amanda Lane (Deputy Chief Driving Examiner & Head of Driver Testing and Training Policy) will be discussing the content and benefits of the Ready to Pass? campaign, including the importance of mock tests, advice on conducting them, and the benefits they bring to the learner.

Plus, David Mann (Enforcement Delivery Manager) and Colin Stewart (Assistant Chief Driving Examiner) talk about how your driving test data, coupled with sitting in on tests, helps you self-analyse, ensuring consistency. This open and honest approach improves learner outcomes and promotes road safety through data-driven insights and real-time observations.

Remember, you can watch these videos, keep up to date with DVSA news and explore our ever-growing library of CPD content by downloading the ADI Network app and signing up for free.

DVSA News Update and Q&A: September 2024

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