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Our proposals to improve motorcycle training: a detailed look

Posted by: Mark Winn, Posted on: 30 December 2016 - Categories: Learning to ride, Motorcycle test, Motorcycle trainers
Improving motorcycle training

We've launched a consultation today (30 December 2016) on proposals to improve the way that motorcycle training works in Great Britain.

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Add your grade to ‘find your nearest driving instructor'

Posted by: Mark Magee, Posted on: 28 July 2016 - Categories: Driving instructors
Enter your postcode to find your nearest instructor

...email, and phone number to learner drivers looking for driving lessons. It will also display if you’ve: agreed to abide by the voluntary ADI code of practice committed to doing...

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Meeting our customers at Motorcycle Trade Expo

Posted by: Chris Howes, Posted on: 16 February 2016 - Categories: Learning to ride, Motorcycle trainers
Motorcycle Trade Expo

...a presence at the event really came into its own, the chance to talk to instructors face to face, often one to one. In my view, it lets me give...

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Modernising motorcycle training roadshows

Posted by: Mark Winn, Posted on: 22 December 2015 - Categories: Motorcycle trainers
Motorcyclist adjusting wing mirror

...Approved Training Body (ATB) a copy of the report. We’ve also published the notes for guidance for the standards checks – these explain how we’ll assess you and what we...

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Meeting with the industry

Posted by: Mark Magee, Posted on: 15 October 2015 - Categories: Driving instructors
Lesley Young ( former Chief Driving Examiner) presenting at an event

...gives us a good opportunity to meet new faces, catch up with the more familiar faces, and to get feedback on our plans and hear about any burning issues within...

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