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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
Increasing lorry tests
DVSA plans to help address the lorry driver shortage by prioritising vocational tests.
New car prices rising up to five times as fast as wages
In 2011 a new car cost 131% of the UK’s average annual salary, this has increased to 150% today.
Theory test booking service reopens
The service has reopened but will be closed between 8pm and 8am for the next 10 days for maintenance.
More from the DIA group
Listen and learn
Terry Cook explains more about podcasts and how they can be useful for ADIs and learner drivers alike.
Managing expectations
Kathy Manson highlights the importance of managing your pupils’ expectations so they don’t rush to book a test when they’re not ready
Know your own mind
San Harper answers 10 frequently asked questions about mindfulness.
Offside rules
Jim Milton is astounded that trainee riders are asking him about ‘offsiding’.
Moving forward
Carly Brookfield tells us about the DIA’s lobbying and representation work over the last few months.
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Feeling refreshed
Kev and Tracey Field from Confident Drivers focus on ideas that you can include in your refresher lessons to help drivers build their driving confidence and get back on the road quickly
Peer pressure
Dr James Whalen looks at peer pressure and how it affects the way people behave when using the roads
Make your own luck
Kev and Tracey Field from Confident Drivers talk about the idea of relying on being lucky and suggest ways that you can challenge this concept with your students.
Fun and frugal
It’s stylish, fun, and cheap to run, but the Toyota Aygo faces some formidable rivals.
Pleasant Arona
The SEAT Arona is a well-rounded small SUV, with refined engines and generous standard equipment.
Solid success
The all-new Vauxhall Mokka has arrived in the UK to take on the Ford Puma and Renault Captur, says Auto Express.
Compact crossover contender
The Hyundai Bayon compact crossover rounds off the Korean brand’s SUV line-up at the bottom end of the range
Sharp and spacious
The tenth-generation Honda Civic is a great alternative choice in the hatchback class.
Easy driver
The Vauxhall Corsa is fun to drive, well-equipped and a great all-rounder, but uncompetitive pricing may hold it back
