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Over 2,500 driving instructors opt for engagement call before their standards check

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Since launching our voluntary approved driving instructor (ADI) engagement call in October 2021, we’ve now completed over 2,500 of them. David Collings, Head of Enforcement Delivery, explains how they work, the feedback we’ve had, and his advice about the call.

Explaining more about mock driving tests: 4 webinars and 2 podcasts

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Graham O'Brien, DVSA Assistant Chief Driving Examiner, shares an update from 4 webinars we ran about mock driving tests, and 2 recent appearances he's made on driving instructor podcasts. Find out how to watch the webinar recording and listen to the podcasts.

Mindfulness and how it can help you and your pupils

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We know that 1 in 10 people who fail their driving test say the main reason was because they were nervous on the day. In this blog post, San Harper explains how a mindfulness-based approach can help you support your pupils with managing their nerves.  

DVSA’s youngest driving examiner breaks the mould in her new role

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Emily Butler became DVSA’s youngest car driving examiner aged 23 when she started her role in Hartlepool last year.

Emily shares her experience of why she became an examiner, what the training was like and how she’s getting to grips with her new role.