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How Dual Controls and Mirrors Improve Safety in Driver Education
18/09/2023
Learning to drive is a rite of passage for many teenagers and adults, one that brings with it a sense of freedom and responsibility. However, the learning process also exposes the novice driver, th ...
The Best Driving School Supplies for Instructors and Schools
05/09/2023
Driving schools and instructors need a specific set of tools and equipment to offer the best training possible for those learning to drive. These supplies not only aid in effective teaching but als ...
The Importance of Choosing the Right Driving School Supplies for Your Business
11/08/2023
As a driving instructor or a driving school owner, ensuring the success of your business and the learning outcomes of your students is of paramount importance. One often overlooked aspect that can ...
How to learn to be a driving instructor
15/06/2023
Do you need a dual control car to be a driving instructor?
30/05/2023
Driving is an essential part of modern life. We are a nation of travellers and commuters and not having to rely on public transport or favours from friends and family ...
Essential books that you need to pass your ADI exams
30/05/2023
The ADI exams consist of three parts ...
Tips for Becoming a Driving Instructor
30/05/2023
Everyone wants to be their own boss and work whatever hours they desire. As a driving instructor, you can get the flexible lifestyle most people ...
Training Supplies You Need for Driving Test Success
10/05/2023
Taking your driving test can be nerve-wracking and with the current national pass rate read this article
Best Books for Bus Driver Training
25/04/2023
Buses and coaches are not a thing of the past. Buses and coach drivers provide a valuable and essential service for those without vehicles, and they decrease traffic volume and fuel usage country-w ...
Do driving instructor cars need L plates? The rules & regulations
25/04/2023
Before taking a learner driver out, both the instructor and learner must meet all the legal requirements outlined by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in the national standard for drive ...
How to create a business plan for driving instructors
25/04/2023
Any driving instructor who is looking to start or grow their company must have a solid business plan in place. A business plan will help you to clarify your goals, identify your target market ...
Do blind spot mirrors work?
25/04/2023
No matter how long you have been driving, there’s always the possibility of getting into an accident. Even if you have plenty of experience behind the wheel, it’s impossible to predict what other h ...
Types of roof signs for driving school cars
31/03/2023
A driving school roof sign is designed to let other road users know that a learner driver is behind the wheel. This allows fellow motorists to be considerate of their inexperience and exercis ...
Training Tools For Driving Instructors
31/03/2023
Working as a driving instructor can be an incredibly tempting career path for someone that loves being on the road. You can spend the majority of your working hours in your car, teaching the ...
How to Promote Your Driving School Business
31/03/2023
Most people who choose to become a driving instructor do so because they love driving, spending time with people, and sharing their enthusiasm for cars.
However, marketing and ...
Disability Driving Instructors in the UK: What You Need To Become One
06/03/2023
The number of disabled drivers in the UK has dropped in recent years. It's more v ...
Business Use Car Insurance After Covid: What is Covered?
24/02/2023
When starting a driving school business, you must consider various factors, such as insurance, taxes, and potential competitors. This type of business requires good communication skills and patienc ...
Why It's Important for your Driving School to Teach Eco Driving to Learners
17/02/2023
Eco-driving is a modern driving technique to help reduce fuel consumption, but it has many other benefits. For learner drivers, in particular, it can also help them become safer drivers as a bonus. ...
Eco safe driving: What is it & why is it so important?
10/02/2023
Eco-safe driving is one of the most important lessons you can give learners especially given the increased environmental awareness. Although it may not contribute ...
The difference between L plates, D plates and P plates
07/02/2023
Learning to drive is one of life’s major milestones. And there’s a lot to take in. Aside from the technical aspects of taking driving lessons, there’s a bundle of ...
ADI Standards Check: Everything you need to know
07/02/2023
The Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Standards Check provides a national quality framework to assess the ability and competence of all instructors who teach pup ...
Training Tools You Need For Driving Test Success
21/02/2022
Taking your driving test can be nerve-wracking and with the current national pass rate read this article
Tips On How To Promote Your Driving Business
12/01/2022
Have you recently become a driving instructor?
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A Guide To Dual Controls: Dual Control Car Kits For Driving Instructors
21/05/2021
Are you thinking about becoming a driving instructor? Are you looking for more advice about using dual control kits fo ...
Highway Code: A Complete Guide to the Rules of the Road
16/02/2021
The Highway Code has been read this article
How to position your rearview mirror for ADIs
10/09/2020
The ability to clearly see what is happening all around on the road as an ADI and learner driver is vital. As the old adage goes, assume every other road user is a risk.
A key part of havi ...
Can UK learner drivers drive at night?
17/08/2020
Learner drivers holding a provisional license may drive at night so long as they are suitably supervised. Driving at night brings its own set of distinct challen ...
Do driving instructor cars need L plates? The rules and regulations
24/07/2020
Before taking a learner driver out, both the instructor and learner must meet all the legal requirements outlined by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in t ...
Choosing the Right Roof Top Box for Driving Instructors
17/07/2020
A well-designed rooftop sign makes it easier to alert road users that a student driver is behind the wheel. Additionally, it enables driving sch ...
What Mirror is Best for Driving Instructors?
08/07/2020
When steering behind the wheel, keen observation of the road from all angles is a necessity. Mirrors are useful tools fitted in your car to broaden your view all ...
Practical Teaching Skills and Tips for Driving Instructors
26/06/2020
As an instructor, you have an important role in shaping the driving abilities of your learners. For this reason, strive to provide active learni ...
The Evolution of Learning to Drive
11/09/2019
The government has been continuing its mission to improve young driver road safety.
At present, UK has on ...
DIA comments on new Target 51 Standards Check Guide
11/09/2019
We were delighted to receive the following endorsement from the about our latest title available to driver and rider trainers.
"Since the introducti ...
MSA review of Target 51 - The Standards Check
11/09/2019
Our latest product, Target 51 The Standards Check was recently reviewed in Newslink - the monthly publication of The Motor Schools Association (MSA):
"Written by regular Newslink columnist ...
ADI training materials from Grade Six Supplies
11/09/2019
It’s so important to keep up to date with driving tests and DVSA requirements. As an Approved Driving Instructor, staying on top of your game gives your students much higher pass rates.
Books to help you pass your theory test
11/09/2019
Learning to drive can get really expensive and you probably want to pass your test as quickly as possible. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have published a whole range of Theory bo ...
How to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
11/09/2019
There are many benefits to becoming an approved driving instructor (ADI). From the strong sense of work satisfaction to the flexible working hours and the freedom of being your own boss.
Th ...
Preparing for the ADI standards check
11/09/2019
Firstly, there are a few common things that ADIs fail their standards checks on:
- Failing to adapt during the lesson – to the drivers needs or style
- Not properly cov ...
Support your PDI training with our practical guide to the ADI standards check
11/09/2019
Our PDI training books can help you work towards passing the ADI standards check and starting yourread this article
How to get your ADI vehicle learner ready
11/09/2019
Your car is an important consideration as an approved driving instructor (ADI). There are a number of things that need to be considered in order to make it suitable for you to teach pupils in. You ...
Our ADI training materials can help support your initial training or CPD
11/09/2019
Stock up with our full range of driving school supplies
11/09/2019
Summer and early autumn can be busy times for driving schools. The longer days mean that many test centres increase the number of available tests. Additionally, the summer break for schools, colleg ...
Get your business motoring with a new roof sign for your driving school
11/09/2019
Get your business motoring with a new roof sign for your driving school
Roof signs are one of the most prominent ways of advertising your driving school. They're a great way to raise awaren ...
Get the most from your DVSA theory books to pass first time
11/09/2019
If you’re hoping to be in the driving seat soon and are adamant that you pass your driving test first time, then there are some great tips to give you confidence and ensure you have covered all the ...
Essential driving school supplies for self-employed driving instructors
10/09/2019
Building a career as a driving instructor can be incredibly rewarding. Far from being chained to a desk, it’s a lifestyle that offers independence both for you, and for the individuals you teach, a ...
How can I stand out from the crowd as a driving instructor?
10/09/2019
An effective marketing strategy will draw attention to your business for all the right reasons. Whether you’re a large and established driving school or a one-man band, differentiating yourself fro ...
Magnetic roof signs and motorway tuition.
10/09/2019
With impending changes in legislation we have had an increasing number of driving instructors asking about the suitability of read this article
How to pass the ADI exams
10/09/2019
In order to charge for driving lessons you must first become an ADI (approved driving instructor), which involves proving your competence by passing a three-part test. The qualification requires yo ...
What can and can’t a learner driver do in the UK?
10/09/2019
From taking a look at the public’s Google searches of ‘can a learner driver…’ we can see that there’s a lot of confusion surrounding what a learner driver can legally do in the UK. Although some of ...
Not all drivers are equal - how to approach confident and nervous drivers
10/09/2019
When it comes to teaching learners to drive, most driving instructors automatically vary their methods depending on the student in question and their confidence levels. A nervous driver will likely ...
How to overcome driving test nerves
10/09/2019
It’s perfectly natural, and even a good thing to feel slightly nervous before taking your driving test – as it shows you understand the responsibility that comes with being a licensed driver. But f ...
Why choose you? How to build value and position yourself as an independent driving instructor
10/09/2019
The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About UK Driving Tests
10/09/2019
All learner drivers dream of the day they finally drop the L-plates. Yet after hours of practice behind the wheel they are often faced with preparation for the logistics of the test itself. We answ ...
Choosing the right dual control kit for your driving instructor vehicle
10/09/2019
Having dual control kits fitted is common practice for most ADIs, yet with many kits in th ...
Common Driving Mistakes and How to Avoid Making Them
10/09/2019
Whether you’re a new driver or you’ve been driving for most of your life, everyone is capable of mistakes from time to time. What’s important is that you recognise these mistakes and then you can c ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Driving Instruction
10/09/2019
Are you interested in becoming a driving instructor? If the aforementioned career has ever interested you, you’re in luck! We’ve taken the time to construct a list of frequently asked questions to ...