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Has It Changed for the Better? Driving Instructor THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR ORDIT HAS IT CHANGED FOR THE BETTER? ISSUE FOUR 2019 p01_Instructor_2019_Issue04.indd 1 17/04/2019 2:56 pm Main trade sponsor: p02_03_Instructor_Issue04.indd 1 17/04/2019 9:53 am Driving Instructor WELCOME The official monthly magazine of the Driving Instructors Association HE RISE IN MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS against ADIs has been heavily reported in the news. Our CEO Carly Brookfield even EDITOR appeared on Radio 2 to discuss the issue on Vanessa Feltz’s show. [email protected] It is alarming to see a rise like this, though it should be noted that DESIGN T 246 cases only represents 0.6% of trainers on the register. I would [email protected] hope that one reason for the increase is that it’s become easier for ADVERTISING people to report situations where they feel uncomfortable, when [email protected] they might have not felt able to speak out in the past. This highlights the importance of training and guidance on what is appropriate CHIEF EXECUTIVE Carly Brookfield behaviour. What we might think is OK to ask might be seen as inappropriate, if it’s about someone’s personal life for example. We need to keep up-to-date with what is CHAIR acceptable and what isn’t, even if we don’t personally agree with it. See page 7 for Dean Mayer more information on this issue. Continuous education is important. We should all strive to keep our knowledge current, and make sure we are as professional and informed as we can be. Driving Instructor is published monthly by DIA (Int.) Ltd Copyright © DIA (Int.) Ltd 2018 Road rage can be a real source of anxiety for all drivers, including learners. Olivia Printed by Warners Midlands plc Baldock Ward discusses this topic on page 32. The views contained may not be the views of the publishers. Publication of an advertisement does not imply approval for the goods We also delve into the ORDIT register changes on page 21 and we preview the or services offered. Reproduction by any means, electronically or otherwise, in whole or part, of any material appearing in this magazine is Driving Instructor Show on page 37. I look forward to meeting many of you there. forbidden without the express prior permission of the publishers. Kathy Manson Meet the DIA Team Carly Brookfield Frances Sherlock Chief Executive Marketing Co-ordinator [email protected] [email protected] Carly oversees the daily work of the Frances is our marketing coordinator who works Driving Instructors Association tirelessly to ensure members’ needs are met Olivia Baldock-Ward Karen Bransgrove Head of Membership and Training Chief Diamond Examiner [email protected] [email protected] Olivia is an experienced ADI and fleet trainer and Diamond manager will help your Diamond post oversees all DIA training and development test training and testing requirements Vicky Wilson Chloe Denny Membership Services Manager Diamond Co-ordinator [email protected] [email protected] Friendly and efficient, Vicky will help you with any Chloe is a key contact for trainers, examiners and membership query customers booking our popular advanced tests Matt Russell Sara Jardine Main trade sponsor: Head of Marketing, Publishing and Digital Advertising Manager [email protected] [email protected] Magazines, posters, websites – there’s nothing Sara is the person to talk to for anyone interested that our design guru can’t turn his hand to in advertising with the DIA DRIVING INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION Call 020 8686 8010 | [email protected] | driving.org 11 Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Crawley RH10 6AD Driving Instructor 03 p02_03_Instructor_Issue04.indd 2 17/04/2019 9:53 am INSTRUCTOR CONTENTS HELPDESK & GUEST TRAINING & 06 FEEDBACK 18 COMMENT 27 ASSESSMENT We answer your questions on licence Jim Milton has an observation about Olivia Baldock-Ward asks if the eligibility endorsements, the Diploma in Driver common lapses in observation skills in criteria for ORDIT is as robust as it could be, Education and renewing ADI badges. students. even with the changes. ADI KING’S THE ADI 07 NEWS 19 COMMENT 30 VIEW Serious misconduct complaints against Edmund King OBE says that drivers should Nick Heath discusses his experience with instructors increase, ‘Wild West’ parking firms always be on the lookout for more vulnerable the ORDIT register and Keith Gambles offers face law, proposals to cut pollution and more. road users, such as cyclists. his views on the changes. CHIEF EXECUTIVE A CHANGE FOR KEEP CALM AND 16 REPORT 21 THE BETTER? 32 DRIVE ON Carly Brookfield tells us that, in light of Carly Brookfield explores the changes to Olivia Baldock-Ward explores the problem the increase in misconduct complaints, ORDIT, as well as industry opinion on the most of road rage and what we can do to keep safeguarding is more important than ever. recent developments. ourselves calm, even if others aren’t. 21 ORDIT 37 04 Driving Instructor p04_05_Instructor_Issue04.indd 1 17/04/2019 3:26 pm THE DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DIAMOND FINAL 37 SHOW 51 COMMENT 70 WORD Mike Spooner, director of ADI Events Ltd, Chloe Denny looks at a selection of unusual Road rage and aggressive behaviour are tells us what to expect from this year’s Driving gadgets that might come in useful on long road common on the UK’s roads. Is the problem Instructor Show. trips – or maybe not! worse for learner drivers? LEARNING FROM EXCEPTIONAL 41 MISTAKES 52 HARDSHIP Follow us James Whalen outlines James Reason’s Tom Harrington discusses speeding and model of human error, relates it to driving and its consequences and explores mitigating facebook.com/ the importance of providing feedback. circumstances for exceptional hardship. drivinginstructorsassociation MONTH INSTRUCTOR twitter.com/the_DIA 48 IN NEWS 64 SHOP Take care if you vape and drive, two thirds of Have a look at a selection of items for sale in youtube.com/user/ drivers think cyclists are inconsiderate, insurers our shop, including our monthly offer which drivinginstruction warn against keyless car theft and more. offers £5 off a PDI bundle. 32 41 47 driving Driving Instructor 05 p04_05_Instructor_Issue04.indd 2 17/04/2019 3:26 pm HELPDESK HAVE A QUESTION & FEEDBACK OR COMMENT? Call the ADI helpdesk Mon to Fri 8am–6pm or send your questions and comments to 11, Gleneagles Court, How long does an endorsement stay on my Brighton Road, Crawley RH10 6AD or Q driving licence record? [email protected] An endorsement must stay on your driving licence A record for the following periods of time: 020 8686 8010 Eleven years from date of conviction if the offence is: ■ Drinking or drugs and driving – shown on the licence as DR10, DR20, DR30 and DR80 ■ Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs – shown on the licence as CD40, CD50 and CD60 ■ Causing death by careless driving, then failing to provide a specimen for analysis – shown on the licence as CD70 Four years from the date of conviction if the offence is for: ■ Reckless/dangerous driving – shown on the licence as DD40, DD60 and DD80 ■ Offences resulting in disqualification ■ Disqualified from holding a full driving licence until a driving test has been passed Four years from the date of offence: ■ In all other cases What further qualifications do I need, or what qualifications are acceptable in order to complete Once you have completed the course, send a copy of Q my Diploma having completed the online your certificate and a 500 word reflective account of the modules? course, including what course you did and why you did it, what you gained and how you can put it into practice in The Diploma in Driver Education (DipDe) is an industry- your own area of expertise. based vocational qualification that consists of five A modules on the various aspects of a driver trainer’s role. These range from knowing legal obligations and regulations, business knowledge, a good understanding How long does an ADI badge last for, how much on mechanical and vehicle technology aspects, driving does it cost and how do I renew it? theory and teaching knowledge. Q Four modules are now delivered as research-based An ADI licence lasts for four years. The DVSA will write to e-learning awards with unlimited tutorial support. To you about six months before this expires so you can also complete the teaching module, candidates will need to A renew your Disclosure and Barring Service certificate complete a teaching qualification such as the Level 3 before you can reapply to renew your ADI registration Award in Education and Training, which has replaced (DBS – was the CRB check). It might seem too early PTLLS. To complete this course, please contact your to do this but the DBS check can take a while to come local FE College or accredited provider. back, depending on a few things. It can also come back Alternatively, candidates must provide a valid PTLLS within a couple of weeks but don’t chance it and leave it certificate (five years old or less), or other teaching to the last minute. qualification under recognised prior learning. You More information on how to do this is available on also have the option of providing a valid coaching the GOV.UK website gov.uk/renew-approved-driving- qualification as an alternative to teaching. If this is instructor-adi-registration. something that you wish to do, you must check with us The licence costs £300 and once renewed will last for to see if your qualification will be accepted. another four years. 06 Driving Instructor p06_15_Instructor_2019_Issue04.indd 1 17/04/2019 9:56 am The largest driver trainer news resource adinews.co.uk/news Serious misconduct complaints against instructors increase Recent statistics from DVSA reveal a worrying rise in complaints Ms Brookfield believes issues like this are symptomatic of the lack against instructors made by students relating to indecency, sexually of safeguarding training and knowledge in the industry and is calling for inappropriate behaviour or harassment.
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