Driving Instructors Association (DIA) has submitted formal responses to two important Government consultations that could shape the future of driver and rider training in the UK.
The consultations focused on proposals for a Minimum Learning Period (MLP) for learner drivers and reforms to motorcycle training, testing and licensing. Both responses were developed using feedback gathered from DIA members through surveys and focus groups, ensuring the views of working driver and rider trainers were represented.
For learner drivers, DIA expressed support for a Minimum Learning Period but argued that simply requiring learners to wait longer before taking a test is not enough. The association called for a more structured approach that includes a clear learning syllabus, professional instructor involvement, practical experience across a variety of road conditions, and measures to ensure learners are genuinely prepared for independent driving.
In its motorcycle consultation response, DIA and Diamond Advanced Motorists supported a range of reforms designed to improve rider safety, training quality and progression routes. Key themes included strengthening instructor qualifications, introducing more structured training pathways, improving quality assurance and making better use of digital systems to support rider development.
DIA says both consultations present an opportunity to improve road safety outcomes while ensuring that professional trainers play a central role in developing the next generation of safe drivers and riders.
A summary of both consultation responses is available to download below. The document outlines DIA’s key recommendations and the evidence provided to Government on behalf of its members.
