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
High energy prices lead to people shunning electric cars – so why aren’t we doing more to clean up petrol?
The surge in energy prices is putting people off buying electric cars and shows why immediate solutions to cutting dangerous emissions from petrol and diesel …
Changing the MOT to every two years a ‘dangerously bad idea’
Any plans to change the compulsory MOT from every year to every two years to reduce the cost of living have been slammed by a …
Volvo’s latest tech detects sleeping drivers and phone users behind the wheel
The safest car ever is set to be unveiled in the near future, according to Volvo. It’ll be the first car to monitor drivers using …
More from the DIA group
Time to make CPD mandatory?
What Does the Future Hold For Digital Roads?
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.
