Driver Trainer is the magazine of the professional driver and rider trainer
We report the news as it happens and our in-depth features reflect the wide-ranging role of the modern driver trainer.
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
Pledge to make roads more accessible
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has pledged to make roads “accessible for all” as he marked …
Young adults seeking lockdown solitude in their cars
A third (30%) of 18-to-24-year-olds said they had found an excuse to go for a drive during lockdown, compared to 8% of all adults, according to new research. One in ten young people have admitted they have locked themselves …
Britons keen to restart driving lessons
In the past seven days, there’s been an increase in online searches to find out when driving lessons can restart, according to new research from Bill Plant Driving School. Online searches for ‘driving lessons for key workers’ has seen …
More from the DIA group
Navigating the financial crisis
Following on from the previous article, Carly Brookfield looks at the current situation, and what you can do if you’re suffering financially from the COVID-19 crisis
Financial assistance
Kathy Manson outlines the government’s financial measures that may be useful to driver and rider trainers during the COVID-19 crisis
Work in progress
Howard Redwood discusses the merits of the new DVSA pupil training record
To train or not to train
Carly Brookfield discusses the divisive industry debate around when to return to training
Essential workers
Edmund King OBE discusses the importance of drivers and those who train them
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Scenario analysis
James Whalen discusses the use of scenarios in driver training, particularly in reference to responding to emergency vehicles
On the motorway
James Whalen considers some driving issues unique to motorways, such as smart motorways, boredom, aquaplaning, being on the hard shoulder and use of speed
Fault analysis and agreement
James Whalen discusses two models that help make your feedback more specific and provide a direction for your questioning
Going further
The latest version of the all-electric Renault Zoe supermini raises its game again
Capturing the crossover market
The second-generation Renault Captur small SUV is a seriously tempting package
Efficiency and ease
The new Toyota Yaris is the most impressive small Toyota in a while but is that enough to topple the Fiesta and Polo?
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
