Driver Trainer is the magazine of the professional driver and rider trainer
We report the news as it happens and our in-depth features reflect the wide-ranging role of the modern driver trainer.
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
New car market declines by 35.5%
The car industry recorded its lowest February intake since 1959.
Changes to driving licences and motorcycle tests – your views needed
Your views are needed for the Department for Transport’s consultation.
Fifth SEISS grant announced in budget
Applications for the fourth SEISS grant open in April, though the exact date has not been announced.
More from the DIA group
Q&A with the registrar
Here are some extra questions from our Fit and Proper webinar, answered by Jacqui Turland, DVSA registrar
A route less risky
Olivia Baldock-Ward and Dr Sandra Macdonald-Ames discuss the risk of young drivers and how you can help with a new trial aimed at finding ways to reduce this risk
Protect and prevent
Olivia Baldock-Ward defines the term safeguarding and explains its importance for driver and rider trainers
In theory, we could do this better
Carly Brookfield wonders why the theory test isn’t keeping up with demand and the times.
Looking forward
Edmund King OBE says it’s a good time to think about what you wish to achieve professionally in 2021
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Stay alert
In the second part of his driving test series, Liam Greaney discusses the driving test as a dynamic risk assessment
Safe space
In the second part of his reversing series, Dr James Whalen discusses car park manoeuvring
Reliable reasonable Rio
The Kia Rio offers good value and practicality – a safe pair of hands in a talented supermini class
Cruising comfortably
The Ford Mondeo is more refined, spacious and high-tech than ever before, but rivals have leapt ahead in this class
Simply safe
New turbocharged engines give the stylish and safety-conscious Nissan Micra a much needed boost
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
