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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
Northern Ireland lockdown extended to 5 March
Under lockdown restrictions, driving instructors (except for motorcycles) are not permitted to operate.
Government has “no current plans” to extend theory test certificates
Department for Transport says it is important that road safety knowledge is up-to-date for new drivers.
Police pay lowest car insurance premiums
Driving instructors pay the third cheapest premiums for their personal vehicles, according to Quotezone research.
More from the DIA group
Brand busting
Carly Brookfield discusses trademark infringement and a case where a member was accused of passing their company off as another company’s brand
Year in, year out
Kathy Manson takes a look back at 2020 – a year which will go down in history but one we’d be happy to not repeat
No excuse, no phone use
Carly Brookfield reopens the DIA casebook to find out about two cases of ADIs using a mobile phone – one driving and one supervising
Looking forward
Edmund King OBE says it’s a good time to think about what you wish to achieve professionally in 2021
Keeping going
CEO Carly Brookfield looks back at 2020 and is impressed with the fortitude of our DIA members
DIA Academy
The home of learning and professional development for driver and rider trainers
Fleeting memories
Howard Redwood gives us a recap of his fleet training tips and advice from the past few months
Test ready
James Whalen outlines two strengths and weaknesses of the driving test and presents some tips for trainers to ensure the day runs smoothly for their clients
Consolidate to educate
Kev and Tracey Field from Confident Drivers discuss how you can help students by consolidating their learning.
Premium style
Subtle exterior changes and a tech-laden interior help the Audi A3 maintain its position as a premium family hatchback
Cheap and cheerful
The Dacia Sandero is simple and robust, and the four-star Euro NCAP score is decent considering the age of the platform
SUV size, supermini price
The Dacia Duster is better than ever, and is possibly the best value SUV you can buy
Cute & comfortable
The efficient Citroen C3 brings personalisation to the masses in the supermini class
Mild and middling
The new Fiat Panda Cross Hybrid aims to bring efficiency to the small SUV segment
City contender
The Kia Picanto city car has plenty of kit and offers a grown-up drive to go with its sporty looks
