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Improving ATB compliance
Improving ATB compliance
Graeme Castles, CBT Enforcement Manager for the South, explains more about the work his team do and how we're improving ATB compliance to the rules.
Getting ready for the new driving test: an examiner’s view
Dave Wedgewood, Local Driving Test Manager and Laura Unwin, Driving Examiner explain the training they've received for the new driving test.
What we’ve done to make sure the new driving test is accessible for everyone
Passing your driving test is important to everyone. But it can be especially important, and even life changing, to someone with a disability as it can really help give them their independence.
Lock it or lose it: motorcycle and moped security and theft
Earlier this year the Metropolitan Police launched a campaign to advise riders on how to keep their scooters safe, by using things like security chains when locking up your bike. I wanted to share some of their messages with you so you can help your pupils keep their motorcycle safe and secure.
Driving test changes: 3 months to go
With 3 months to go until the driving test changes, Abigail Britten, Acting Head of External Communication, gives an update on a handbook being sent to all instructors, and takes a look at some data we've got about how far our communication has travelled so far.
What we're doing to improve the ADI part 2 and 3 tests
As you know, we’ve made changes to the ADI part 3 test to align it with the national standard for driver and rider training and the standards check test. I wanted to update you on the implementation date for the part 3 test and to tell you about changes we’ll be making to the part 2 test.
Why pulling up on the right is real-life driving
Lesley Young, Chief Driving Examiner, explains why we're introducing pulling up on the right into the car driving test from 4 December 2017 – and why this is real-life driving.
What it's like being assaulted and threatened when you're a driving examiner
We recently launched a campaign taking a zero-tolerance approach to abuse towards our staff - I'm a driving examiner, and I experienced a verbal assault and threatening behaviour at work.
Top 5 reasons ADIs fail their standards check
During your standards check, your examiner will be looking for evidence that you meet the national standards for driver and rider training. I wanted to give you some information on why instructors might fail their standards check, so you can better prepare yourself for your own standards check.
7 tips to make the most of your driving school website
Adding a link to your website from the ‘find driving schools, lessons and instructors’ service is a useful way to let potential pupils find out more about you - these 7 tips can help you make the most of your website.
Motorway ahead: lessons for learners from 2018
Learner drivers will be allowed to take motorway driving lessons from 2018 - this blog post takes a look at how this will affect Pass Plus, what new drivers think, and guidance on providing motorway lessons.