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A transport watchdog is encouraging drivers to report poor signage in their area. Transport Focus …
Over a third of motorists have no idea how to use car tech features
Over a third of motorists have no idea how to use tech features on their cars, according to a study from the British Motor Show. More than a third of drivers (35%) remain in the dark as to how …
Number of motorists taking driver awareness has tripled since 2010
The number of motorists taking driver awareness courses has tripled since 2010, according to new data. The figures from NDORS (National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme) reveal 1,492,236 people attended and completed driver awareness courses in 2019. Of these, 1,282,698 …
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DIA Academy
The home of learning and professional development for driver and rider trainers
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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
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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
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BMW X1
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The new Volkswagen Golf Mk8 features an incredible array of tech, but does it still do the basics properly?
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The fifth generation Vauxhall Corsa is the British brand’s first under new ownership, but will it be a success?
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