ADINJC Members News #205 by ADINJC

MEMBERS NEWS Issue No: 205 - January 2024

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A message for the New Year...

...from your President

Driving Instructor Convention 2024

Announcing two more speakers

PRESIDENT

Lynne Barrie - Staffordshire lynne@lynnebarrie.co.uk

10 Why examiners like to be mean and other statistical phenomena

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

14 The Standards Check/Part 3 Exam

CHAIR

6th instalment from David Allen

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16 Road Safety Information

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Latest TSR from Graham Feest

18 10 Minute Takeaways

Introducing our latest training offering

20 The ADINJC 2024 Training Schedule Some great sessions for you to book

GENERAL SECRETARY

Sue Duncan - Plymouth secretary@adinjc.org.uk

22 Structuring a lesson

Going from the known to the unknown

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24 Latest news from Intelligent Instructor

Chris Port

admin@adi

Recent news featured on their website

26 Latest from Road Safety GB

Cost-of-living crisis ‘encouraging’ drivers to risk driving without insurance

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

28 Members’ Corner

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A chance to have your say!

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A message for the New Year from your President Lynne Barrie

So we reach 2024, having had another very successful and happy year at the ADINJC. 2023 was especially important for us as we celebrated our 50th year in this vital profession. Even in a difficult year where everyone was pulling in their purse strings and being careful with their money the NJC managed to continue to increase its membership and support our members in a variety of ways. These included sending out regular updates and information, providing support and guidance for many of you who found yourself being challenged by the DVSA, clients or their families and continuing our quality training on a variety of subjects which many of you took part in. It’s pleasing to know that you realise the importance of being part of a leading national association for what is just a small monthly sum. I was amazed recently when in conversation with our Chairman, Charles Moffat, on the subject of which members we had helped this year that one case he described to me had resulted in just a warning for the ADI following on from an interview and Charles helping to write letters on behalf of the ADI to DVSA. The member had actually been quoted at least £800 for the services of a solicitor and therefore I’m sure was highly relieved to have been a paid up member. Congratulations must go to our Chairman for all the incredible support and expertise he uses to help our members as this case is one of many from 2023. This member benefit alone is invaluable for our members, so often PDIs and ADIs think they wont find themselves in trouble and distress but the reality is that it can happen to any of us. As members you are served by a wonderful committee (you choose and vote for them!) who work tirelessly on your behalf to help you and to make the NJC the success it is. I have no doubt that the NJC will continue to run for many years to come, its made to last and it will. Looking back to 2023 I am proud of the two conferences we ran alongside Intelligent Instructor, the October one at Newark Showground had over 900 delegates and was in my opinion the largest expo of its kind in this industry. The training team successfully provided quality training both by zoom and face to face workshops for PDIs, ADIs and ORDIT trainers as well as some free webinars throughout the year for you to learn from and enjoy. Our new style Members Meetings that we hold four times a year have also been growing in numbers, free to attend there are excellent speakers as well as updates on NJC and the industry and an opportunity to meet like minded professionals and other members. Having

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listened to your feedback and views on the 2023 events below are the plans already well underway for 2024 and dates for your diary which are: •

A first of a kind for the ADINJC, a one day conference on 17th March in Scotland at the Dakota Eurocentral Hotel, Motherwell, ML1 4WQ. ADINJC Scotland Conference - March 17th 2024 ADINJC

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The Driving Instructor Convention, Staffordshire, 11th May. A paid to attend event for a limited number of PDIs/ADIs held at Yarnfield Park Convention Centre, where delegates can stay overnight at the hotel on site and enjoy an evening the night before networking over a meal and entertainment. On the convention day there are quality speakers throughout the day, refreshments and free parking and exhibitors. A full day of quality CPD in a relaxing and friendly environment which NJC are proud to work alongside Intelligent Instructor to produce for you. https://events.intelligentinstructor.co.uk/

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The National Conference and Expo on 29th September at Newark Showground. An all day event which is free to attend just register your attendance. Visit the website for details of speakers and exhibitors as well as photos from the 2023 event. https://events.intelligentinstructor.co.uk/

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A full program of training which can be seen and booked in the shop at the NJC website: https://www.adinjc.org.uk/training-workshops/

With every new year come the challenges for us all but also the opportunities and I want to wish all our members a wonderful year ahead, a healthy and prosperous one filled with personal fulfillment and success. Remember we are here to help you if you are a member just phone 0800 8202 444 or email our secretary, Sue Duncan, at secretary@adinjc.org.uk Best wishes to you all,

Lynne Barrie ADINJC President.

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BOOK YOUR TICKET A former teacher and one of few ADIs to hold a master’s degree in Driver Training, Lynne is a keen advocate of continuing professional development (CPD). She writes books for the profession and enjoys supporting other PDIs and ADIs through her work with the ADINJC as their former Chair, and now as President. How well do you know yourself? This interactive, facilitated session will look at the skills needed to make a first-rate ADI, enabling instructors to consider their own strengths and how best to use them every day, as a PDI or ADI. Self-knowledge can open up possibilities and help us become happier and better performing. In this bespoke session, Lynne will help instructors better understand their true strengths, offering guidance on how to incorporate them into their lessons.

Meera Naran MBE is an independent road safety campaigner and public speaker helping to ensure we have safer drivers on safer roads. In May 2018 she lost her eight-year-old son Dev in a smart motorway collision on the M6. Since that time, she has successfully campaigned for the adoption of 18 national policy changes with a commitment from the Department for Transport to spend £900m including changes to the Highway Code and on-going driver education. How to find hope and never give up This motivational speech will take you through a journey of overcoming challenges, cultivating a mindset of hope, and resilience, and embracing the strength from within. An uplifting session that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered ahead of your journey home. ADINJC - Working ADIs, working for you.

Driving Instructor Convention ’24 The UK’s must-attend driving instructor event We listened to our members who said they’d like a return to a traditional conference style event, so we are holding our Driving Instructor Convention on Sunday 12 May at Yarnﬁeld Park in Staﬀordshire. This high-quality, one-day programme is organised by Intelligent Instructor and the ADINJC, two of the most trusted brands in the driver training industry, who have a proven track record of delivering exceptional eventsfor instructors. The Convention covers a wide variety of topics and is designed for serious instructors who are keen to progress in their career and invest in their CPD. The Driving Instructor Convention will see some of the UK's most esteemed trainers and industry professionals deliver in-depth presentations and engaging workshops throughout the day. Each session will dovetail seamlessly, in a high-energy, comprehensive day of continuous learning, helping you develop new skills to become an even better driver trainer and equip you with the know-how to take your business up a notch!

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Why examiners like to be mean (and other statistical phenomena) Richard Bates @ Inclusive Driving

I’m sure all instructors have had to answer the question “do examiners have pass quotas?”, and I’d like to think we all know that it’s an urban myth. But what if I told you that examiners probably do have a pass quota, and they don’t even realise it themselves? Here, we use a pleasing play on words: mean (average) and mean (unkind) and discuss a phenomenon called regression to the mean. Let’s take the fictional driving test centre at Meanville. It has, for quite a while, had a pass rate of around 40%. Now imagine you are an examiner at Meanville and, towards the end of the month, you find your individual pass rate is creeping towards 50%. This worries you a little because you seem to be the statistical outlier. You’ve unconsciously noted that your colleagues seem to have a little less time in between tests; possibly because they have had to sit down at their desk writing down the reasons for a failed test. You also, again unconsciously, note how quickly your colleagues leave the vehicle at the end of a test; possibly because announcing a failure and discussing the serious faults takes less time than filling out a pass certificate. You also note the general atmosphere and body language of the examiner and the candidate, leading you to unconsciously add another “fail” to that examiner’s personal tally. In short, you are worried that you are passing more candidates than your colleagues, and you don’t want to attract scrutiny to your work. I must point out; this is all unconscious thought: a byproduct of the Road Traffic Act stating that only humans can be employed as examiners. So, I’m not suggesting any deliberate or conscious manipulation of test results is going on. But if, in the back of your mind, you were aware that your personal pass rate was deviating from the average, wouldn’t you want to become more average? Wouldn’t you want to become more mean?

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Take the corner-cut you just witnessed. It was border-line, right? It could easily have been either a serious fault or a driving fault. Which way does your unconscious brain sway if it knows it needs to fail a few more people this week? There are so many situations on a test, where human judgement is needed to weigh up if a fault is not-worthy/minor, or minor/serious, and the unconscious brain will always be a factor in making such a subjective decision. What we end up with is a pass quota, albeit it an unconscious one. So you score the corner cut as a serious fault, because you were pretty sure the car wasn’t fully on the correct side of the road, and the bin lorry was pretty close to the end of the road. Now your pass rate falls in line with that of your test centre average, and you avoid scrutiny for another month. Test centres like to be mean too. Recently, two of my nearest test centres were placed in 3rd and 5th for having the lowest pass rate, in the low-mid 30s. What happens now? Well, those test centres develop a reputation for being difficult, and only the best candidates dare go there. Candidates who aren’t up to standard avoid it, and instead go to another centre with a higher pass rate: a test centre that has gained a reputation for being easy. But what happens over time, is that the test centre with the low pass rate sees more high-quality candidates and fewer low-quality ones, and thus the pass rate climbs. Meanwhile, the “easy” venue sees more of the candidates who are more likely to fail, and thus the pass rate falls. It’s almost the circle of life, but for test centres. So there is a brief discussion of regression to the mean (average). Did you think I meant examiners were mean?

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The Standards Check/Part 3 Exam David Allen - Chair of the Birmingham Group

This is my sixth instalment on the 17 sub competencies of the Standards Check. Today I am going to talk about: ”Were directions and instructions given to the pupil clear and given in good time?” My Interpretation of this sub competency is as follows. Did you direct your pupil using the ADI system of directions. The DVSA uses this system to direct candidates on practical tests. ADI stands for: •

A - Alert

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D - Direct

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I - Inform (not always used)

An example of this would be: •

At the end of the road (Alert)

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Turn left (direct)

Another example would be: •

I want you (Alert)

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To take the next road on the right (direct)

One final example would be: •

At the roundabout (Alert)

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Turn right (direct)

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It’s your third exit signposted Wolverhampton (inform)

When giving directions and instructions always consider the ability and experience of the pupil. Beginners will take time to process and act on what you see. If you are too late or unclear it could be potentially dangerous and you could end up using the dual controls too often leading your pupil to lose confidence and hence motivation. Remember what might appear clear instructions to you, might not be clear to others. Avoid sentences which start with the word stop. Your pupil could just suddenly break with unpredictable consequences. A good instructor needs a good script, just like a good actor does. So it’s a good idea to practise common instructions and record them on a voice recorder, so you can reflect back on them to see what they sound like. “Gently brake to wait behind the give-way line” and “Position towards the centre line” are two examples. Best practice with instructions is to keep them short and simple (Kiss). Try not to bombard your pupil with too many instructions as they will become overwhelmed. Only focus on what they need help with, not what they are already doing well.

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Road Safety Information Graham Feest ADINJC Road Safety Advisor

Graham Feest is the Road Safety Advisor to the ADI National Joint Council, celebrating this year 50 years in Traffic and Road Safety. It is also twenty years since he started his own consultancy and ten years since he has worked with his Executive Assistant, Victoria. Graham is available to speak at any association meetings/conferences throughout the UK. for which he makes no charge to those associations who are part of the National Joint Council but reasonable travelling and subsistence expenses need to be met. As part of his consultancy, he presents at national and local conferences/seminars and workshops both in the UK and overseas and provides support and guidance to the driver training industry etc drawing on years of experience. He is a former County Road Safety Officer and Head of Road Safety for IAM RoadSmart and an accredited training provider for the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation, Chairman of the Institute of Master Tutors of Driving and the immediate past chair of the National Road Safety Committee a position he held for twelve years until May 2023.

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Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023

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Local Councils Roads Innovation Group

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Why We Need to Level Up Road Safety

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New Chair of Road Safety GB

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Strategic Road Users Survey

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Wrong Way

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Speed Limit on German Motorways

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Drivers Turning Off Safety Features

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Driver CPC – Reform or Abolish

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Project to Support Older Drivers

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America

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Transport Traffic Safety Roads

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10 Minute Takeaways Tom Stenson - Training Team Leader, ADINJC

The new year can be a great time to reflect on your practice and develop as an ADI, PDI or trainer, and 2024 is set to be a busy year for the NJC! The new year will see us launch our first ever Scotland conference, as well as the return of our instructor convention and yearly expo. We are also pleased to introduce our latest online offering, the 10 Minute Takeaways. These micro workshops are for PDIs, ADIs and trainers and some will be available to view on our official YouTube channel, whilst others will be available only to members. They make CPD topics bitesize and easy to grasp in under 10 minutes – a perfect way to meet your 2024 business goals for personal development. Succinct and punchy, we can cover a range of topics to give you a starting point to explore. They are designed to not only impart information, but also to encourage the viewers to think and reflect on how they deliver driver training. In each video, myself and a guest presenter will discuss skills, topics and training methods. In our first three micro workshops, I’m joined by Lynne Barrie, ORDIT trainer, and are available now. So far, we’ve covered topics such as proactive and reactive instruction, encouraging learners to use mirrors effectively and fault analysis. Keep an eye out for more content over the coming weeks, and we hope that 2024 is the year you’re able to take your career to the next level! Click here for our first 10 minute takeaway!

Feedback from recent a workshop The workshop was all about how the driving test is marked and assessed and not only covered Unit 6.2.c of the national standards but much, much more. “Thank you I really enjoyed it, taking my part 1 this week so very early for me but really enjoyed it and I know a lot more now” “Very informal, great talk...looking forward to the next one.” ”It’s been really useful training and cleared up some areas where my knowledge was lacking. Cheers.” ”Many thanks for tonight gents, great session, I learned a lot.” ”The course was very helpful and will be a great help when I do a mock test thanks.” ”Really informative. Especially regarding coasting, car functions in tests, specifics on bay parking.” ”Thank you very much for a really informative couple of hours. I’ve sat in on many driving tests, unless my students really, really don’t want me there, and learned a lot from those but this was really useful for filling in the gaps.”

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The ADINJC 2024 Training Schedule Making lessons fun! With Tom and Lynne Monday 19th February 2024 • 6pm-8pm • £42.00 - Zoom Workshop The aim of this course is to demonstrate how to make lessons fun and how to include this on your Standards Check or Part 3. The session will include discussions, videos & demonstrations to highlight the benefits of games.

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Monday 4th March 2024 • 6pm-8pm • £42.00 - Zoom Workshop The aim of this course is to demonstrate how a client centred approach can influence your Standards Check or Part 3. The session will include discussions, videos & demonstrations to highlight the benefits of CCL.

>>>>>> BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Coaching for Development with Tom and Stewart Monday 8th April 2024 • 6pm-8pm • £42.00 - Zoom Workshop The aim of this course is to demonstrate how to use coaching for development in driver training. The session will include discussions, videos & demonstrations to highlight the benefits of coaching.

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>>>>>> BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Secrets of the Standards Check with Tom & Stewart Monday 10th June 2024 • 6pm-8pm • £42.00 - Zoom Workshop This workshop will delve into the secret ingredients that go into making not only a good standards check/part 3, but more importantly, a good lesson every lesson.

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Structuring a lesson Lynne Barrie

It’s important to remember that lessons don’t usually come in isolation they are part of a series. In order to get a flow into lessons some structure is helpful as long as it isn’t too rigid and can be flexible. Each lesson starts at the end of the previous one so there is a flow to the learning and takes us from the known to the unknown. A successful lesson will help a client: •

To improve their understanding and skills

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To acquire more depth of understanding

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To achieve their goals

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Learn to deal with “real- life” driving situations

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Develop self-evaluation techniques and coping strategies

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Enjoy their learning and have an experience that is fun

If we are to help each client in the best way possible, we need to remember that ‘one size does not fit all’. Each lesson needs to be relevant to the particular client. One lesson structure that works well includes: •

Introduction and settle down

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Recap and self-reflection

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Setting and discussing goals

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Sharing and understanding the risks

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Driving practice including feedback and self-evaluation

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Final lesson review and reflection

Introduction and settle down This is a genuine “hello” and “how are you?” With good rapport you will know your client well and be able to have an easy first chat with them while they get ‘comfy’ and ready to learn. It’s really important to get them into this learning zone and comfortable in the car.

Recap and self-reflection This is a look back and reflection on the last lesson. It is a way of reflecting on what was covered; what went well and what could be improved on. Make it interactive and ask a few questions. I would encourage using a reflective log at this stage.

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Setting and discussing goals Goals are usually set at the end of the last lesson so you may just be confirming these. They may change if a client has been having private practice or if they have a change of mind after reflecting. Setting goals allows us to measure our progress and gives us something to aim for. Ideally pupils should be setting their own goals to help them gain self-evaluation skills. Please don’t think I would just say “What do you want to do today?” because the purpose of having a structure is to link the lessons together and make them meaningful. So a client might discuss that they thought their mirrors need improving. That’s the goal. If we ask them is there anything else they want to achieve by the end of the lesson they may also ask to recap a manoeuvre. You need to decide with the client the best way to do this is. “Which would you like to cover first, the manoeuvre or mirrors?” “Are there any special times when you think you need to improve your mirror use?” Goals are set and in the lesson improvements can be made and goals achieved. If you achieve them all quickly you can always ask the client what they would like to do next or if it becomes apparent that a goal needs changing then be flexible and agree to change it with their approval.

Discussion of the goals How you do this depends on the level of the pupil and their learning style. This is a short session to introduce a topic and find out what the pupil already knows or to help clarify a topic that has been covered previously. Use a range of resources as not everyone learns effectively in the same way. Involve the learner and make it interactive.

Sharing and understanding the risks We are trying to help the client understand that they are responsible for managing the risks that occur during the drive depending on their ability. It’s important they are aware of risks from the start of their lesson and how we will share them. It’s also important to discuss any specific risks from the weather, time of day or area they are in. The discussion might include: •

“Would you like to take full responsibility for the manoeuvre we are going to practice or do you want some help from me?”

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“How will the weather change your driving today?”

Practice The main section and it’s about improving their driving and reaching their goals. Helping them solve challenges that arise as they drive around. Getting them to reflect and self-evaluate on why something happened and come up with strategies and solutions. It is also about feelings when considering the drive: •

“How can you improve……?”

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“What would you do differently if you were in that situation again?”

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“How did it feel that time?”

The client will need quality feedback throughout the drive; they need to know how they are getting on. Feedback may be given on the move but it’s good to pause at times to catch up and reflect.

Final lesson review and reflection Leave a few minutes for this at the end of the lesson. Invite the client to join in. What did they feel went well in the lesson? Which part did they enjoy the most? How far have we got towards reaching each goal? What could we still improve? Set the goals for next time if possible. This structure is a suggested one. Be flexible and keep the lesson moving on so quality learning takes place. Also reflect on each lesson yourself. 0800 8202 444

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Public Liability Driving Tuition Why is Public Liability cover so important? Because we all make mistakes in life, including in our business operations as a driving instructor. Quite simply, if a member of the public (or any other third party) is injured or suffers damage to their property, arising out of the conduct of your business as a driving instructor, you could be held responsible. The ADINJC Public Liability insurance, is designed to provide protection from claims against you by third parties who may have suffered personal injury or damage to their property, during contact with your driving school. Most motor policies provide you with a compulsory £20 Million Public Liability cover for accidents and injuries that occur as a consequence of having an accident. The ADINJC believes it’s important to ensure you also have sufficient cover away from the vehicle, and have therefore arranged for its paid up members to benefit from £10 Million Public Liability cover away from the vehicle. The policy also has a low policy excess of just £500 for each and every claim. The ADINJC policy provides £10 Million cover for each and every claim during the life of the policy. A range of claims can arise. These can extend from accidents at your own business premises, to incidents that occur whilst providing advice or tuition whilst working away from your vehicle. Increasingly, it is a requirement of many customers, principals, and clients (particularly local authorities and government agencies), that you be asked to present proof of Public Liability insurance before they will work with you, or allow you to work on their property or premises. Compensation arising from Public Liability claims can be substantial, and may include loss of earnings, future loss of earnings and damages awarded to the claimant. In addition, considerable legal costs in defending the claim can be incurred, and the claimants’ legal costs may also be awarded against you if you are found to be at fault. All would be covered under a comprehensive Public Liability policy Claims for trips, slips and falls are the most common, but there are other events that can lead to a claim against you. The following are examples of potential claims that can give rise to public liability claims against your driving school: •

you open your door for a pupil who you inadvertently trip over, causing an injury;

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you spill a hot drink in a classroom and a pupil slips over on this, causing an injury;

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a pupil falls over some cones you have positioned to practice parking, causing an injury;

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you knock over a valuable antique whilst waiting for a pupil at their home;

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New data shows 400,000 drivers have been caught driving without insurance over the past four years. iCompario submitted a Freedom of Information request to the DVSA and to every regional police force in the UK to determine how many motorists have been convicted of driving without insurance since the beginning of 2019. The data also showed that in some areas like Ilford in East London, one in 50 licence holders have been caught driving without insurance in the past four years. Bradford in West Yorkshire (one in 57), and Romford in East London (one in 64) are also described as ‘no insurance conviction hotspots’. With figures from the Association of British Insurers showing that the average insurance cost in the UK is now £561 – up 61% in the last year – iCompario fears that more Brits might be tempted to risk driving uninsured to cut down on costs. The organisation points to a survey of 1,600 UK drivers, included in the study, which reveals that roughly a quarter (24%) would consider driving without insurance due to financial concerns and the rise in cover prices. Andrew Davies, from iCompario, said: “The fact that hundreds of thousands of drivers are risking a criminal record, penalty points, and financial strife for themselves and anyone they could potentially be involved in an accident with, is deeply alarming. “Rising car insurance costs coupled with rising living costs across the board are a potential worry, as it would be very problematic if the rate of uninsured drivers on UK roads were to increase in the coming months and years.” Click here to read other latest news from Road Safety GB

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Members’ Corner Feedback/Comments from our members Just a note to say that I think that the 18 page Traffic Safety Roads document is really excellent. It’s one of the best all round industry updates I’ve read in a long time, with its many different articles it has something for everyone. I found it a really interesting and informative read. Thanks for the time and effort in collecting and producing this document and well done to all involved. - Richard Cone, ADI Thank you so much. The organisation have been amazing in my time as an instructor and you all do a such a great job - especially during the lockdowns nightmare. I am now teaching in Queensland Australia which is a little bit different! Thanks again - Pete Burke It’s always great to recieve feedback from you our members please keep sending it in.

Message from Keith Woodward (Woody) Just wanted to say to all of my friends, once again for the amazing support you have given me in 2023 in been uplifting and truly incredible. I leave this year even more determined than ever to fight this illness and at the same time help as many others who are dealing with Prostate Cancer as I can. I’ve been running a YouTube channel for anyone who is interested in the hope it may help you to deal with your own journey dealing with cancer, I have a lovely community of people from around the world sharing experiences and supporting each other. Here’s to 2024 keeping positive being kind and believing you can win. ADINJC sends you best wishes Woody for your continued fight and helping others also dealing with Prostate Cancer. You are a true inspiration for our industry.

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