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Driver Trainer is the magazine of the DIA, the largest professional association in driver training. We have access to the right people – policy and lawmakers, regulators and government. We hear it first and we tell it like it is
Our articles cover a diverse range of subjects, including driver behaviour, learner and occupational driver training, legislation, the future of the industry, motoring technology and motorbike training
Chancellor announces help for self-employed
The Chancellor has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who …
Coronavirus guidance for ADIs
Here is the latest guidance from the Driving Instructors Association on COVID-19. The risk of catching coronavirus (COVID-19) is now rated as high according to the government. The government has announced that everyone must stay at home. You can …
Vehicle owners to be granted MoT exemption
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, the government announced today. This will enable people to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities. All cars, …
More from the DIA group
Work in progress
Howard Redwood discusses the merits of the new DVSA pupil training record
Always something to learn
Olivia Baldock-Ward looks at some examples of professional development to move towards a better definition of what continuous professional development (CPD) is about.
How to keep your pupils engaged at home
Training in-car is now not possible, except for key workers. Olivia Baldock-Ward has some ideas to keep your pupils engaged online
Just another day at the office
Jim Milton takes us through a typical day as a rider trainer
Display distraction
Carly Brookfield thinks it’s dangerous that in-car messaging and social media is being pushed to a young driver audience
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Fault analysis and agreement
James Whalen discusses two models that help make your feedback more specific and provide a direction for your questioning
Levels of instruction
James Whalen outlines five different levels of instruction and links them to the balance of responsibility that exists between the trainer and trainee during training sessions
Back to the classroom
As your school and college age pupils head back to the classroom this autumn, maybe trainers should too. Carly Brookfield talks about how getting out of the car for lessons can supplement and improve the training experience for our pupils
Ford Fiesta Trend
The Ford Fiesta Trend might be the new entry-level Fiesta, but that doesn’t mean it is short on fun and thrills
Hyundai i10
The Hyundai i10 is aiming to prove that the city-car sector is still alive and kicking…just.
Nissan Qashqai
The family crossover pioneer gained new engines in facelift which keeps it competitive against a slew of rivals
Play your cards right
Kathy Manson tests her Highway Code knowledge by playing No. 1 Full Licence Pass the Test, Theory Test Card Game.
BMW X1
Auto Express drives the latest BMW X1 to see if it’s the best small SUV out there
Volkswagen Golf Mk8
The new Volkswagen Golf Mk8 features an incredible array of tech, but does it still do the basics properly?
