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Get the latest updates on driving instructor training, including increased demand for ADI qualifications, recruitment efforts, and valuable resources to support your career as a driving instructor.

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

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.

Watch a preview of the video

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

Driving tuition is in high demand, which means it's the perfect opportunity to grow your business and make it even more successful. Find out how you can do that with ADI Network.

How to Manage Your Business

Being a driving instructor takes a lot of work and effort, but not all of your time will be spent teaching. Since most instructors work for themselves, they'll need to handle the day-to-day tasks that come with running your own business.

If you're daunted by tax returns or you're trying to get your head around marketing, don't panic. ADI Network have collaborated with Intelligent Instructor+ to bring you tons of free content that will improve your professional development.

Tommy Sandhu is an entrepreneur, ADI, ORDIT, and Fleet Driver Trainer who runs the leading independent driving school in Coventry with a fleet of 58 drivers.

He has been on an entrepreneurial path since leaving school, but has more recently applied this skillset as a driving instructor and consultant to offer his insight to other driving schools and organisations.

Some of the content available on ADI Network includes:

How do I start my own multi-car driving school? by Tommy Sandhu

Grow a Following on Social Media by Mark Zondo

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