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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
Research highlights most dangerous rural roads for young drivers
Young drivers were also shown to face a higher risk of death or serious injury when involved in a crash on a rural road compared to an urban road
Alternative fuel car sales overtook diesels in 2020
2.1 million vehicles were registered for the first time in Great Britain during 2020, 27% lower than during 2019.
New Bedford driving test centre
The new site has been opened following the closure of Cardington driving test centre.
More from the DIA group
Smart motorways – a recipe for disaster?
Tom Harrington examines the pros and cons of smart motorways and asks whether they will remain as they are or expand over the next few years
Keep in mind
Mindfulness is the new buzzword in training and education. But as an ADI, what’s in it for me, asks Sandra Harper
The shape of things to come
Howard Redwood discusses how to manage our training environment to keep as COVID safe as possible
Springing forward
Edmund King OBE discusses the return to driving lessons after a long lockdown
Make hay while the sun shines
Carly Brookfield discusses business recovery post-COVID and the importance of growth and sustainability
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The home of learning and professional development for driver and rider trainers
Breathe easy
Kev and Tracey Field from Confident Drivers share some tips which might help pupils who find wearing face masks during driving lessons difficult
Testing times
Liam Greaney looks at the driving test as a stakeholder assessment, a skill and luck assessment and evidence of the forces of evolution
Car consideration
Dr James Whalen discusses SUVs and outlines how the various costs of car ownership can be categorised to help with purchasing decisions
Easy driver
The Vauxhall Corsa is fun to drive, well-equipped and a great all-rounder, but uncompetitive pricing may hold it back
Hot to handle
The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
Superb family car
Skoda’s flagship Superb boasts sleek styling, plenty of space and great value for money
Entertainingly equipped
It’s not flawless, but the latest Hyundai i20 is the firm’s most competitive entrant into the supermini market yet
Reliable reasonable Rio
The Kia Rio offers good value and practicality – a safe pair of hands in a talented supermini class
