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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
What The Future of Metaverse Drivers Will Look Like
While the Metaverse is still somewhat in its infancy, it has tech-heads all over the globe coming up with all sorts of theories and concepts …
Government considers registration plates for cyclists
In a dramatic shake up of road laws in the UK, cyclists could be forced to have registration plates as well as insurance. The policy …
BookMyGarage sees 10-fold surge in air conditioning re-gas bookings, as second heatwave looms
BookMyGarage.com has seen a surge in the number of air conditioning re-gas bookings, after temperatures in the UK reached over 40°C in the UK last …
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The Drive To Become More Eco-Friendly
Tom Harrington highlights 11 ways to become a more
environmentally conscious driver
Leading motoring association brands Government’s proposed changes to MOT system “unsafe”
A leading motoring association
has branded the Government’s
proposed changes to the MOT
system “unsafe”
Learning strategies to help improve your teaching
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Fuelling the Pain
Edmund King OBE investigates the impact of the rise in fuel costs on those who drive for a living
“YOU’RE DUMPED!”
Jim Milton discusses the client stories and dramas that trainers are expected to deal with
Car Drivers Insurance Rip-off
Tom Harrington looks at the damming allegations of how insurance brokers were suspected of helping firms coordinate premium hikes, at the expense of drivers.
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Client-Centred Learning: Using Questions to Bring the Focus Back to the Learner
Despite the fact that Client Centred Learning (CCL) remains the focus of many training courses, it unfortunately continues to be a weak point for many Standards Checks.
Trainers: are you really listening to your pupils?
Tom Harrington discusses what makes a good listener and how active listening helps you respond, interact, and communicate effectively
An eye-catching look
The Peugeot 208 offers efficiency, peerless reliability and an enjoyable drive
A return to form
The world’s best-selling car is better than ever, as the Toyota Corolla offers efficiency, peerless reliability and an enjoyable drive
The Puma is back
The Ford Puma is back – the small, sporty coupe is now a stylish, practical compact SUV that’s good to drive, but lacks cabin space.
Fun Fiesta
The Fiesta is good fun and remains a solid buy, despite increasingly strong competition.
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.
