a companion to the popular best-seller the driving instructor’s handbook, practical teaching skills for driving instructors has been thoroughly revised to include everything a trainee or qualified instructor needs to ensure effective results. this revised edition looks deeper into the reasons why people learn to drive and the motivation involved in seeing it through, from early stage lessons to the final practical test. it provides detailed information on the dsa standards of communication skills for instructors and examines the concept of driving examiners as coaches. for every conscientious instructor keen to communicate well with his or her pupils, this essential book provides all the necessary practical advice and guidance. endorsed and recommended by: driving standards agency

Recognized by the Driver and Vehicle Stands Agency (DVSA) as recommended reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) exams, this bestselling guide is the authoritative guide for both trainee and qualified driving instructors. The Driving Instructor's Handbook covers every aspect of being a driving instructor, from the role itself, to the characteristics needed to the job effectively, through to preparation for the ADI exams. Now in its 22nd edition, the book includes detailed guidance on issues such as licences, training, teaching and coaching skills and road traffic law. Fully updated to cover all changes including updates to the ADI theory and practical tests, new rules in the Highway Code, revised motorway legislation, different rules and procedures in Northern Ireland and updated advice on disabilities, this book is essential reading for anyone involved in the training of drivers or driving instructors.

Now in its 18th edition, The Driving Instructor's Handbook is widely recognized in the driver training industry as the authoritative reference guide for both trainee and qualified instructors. This best-selling text covers every aspect of the profession, from the role itself, to the characteristics needed to do the job effectively through the preparation for the three ADI exams (theory and hazard perception, driving ability and instructional ability). It also includes detailed guidance on issues such as licences, training, teaching and coaching skills, road traffic law and teaching people with disabilities. The Handbook is essential reading for anyone involved in the training of drivers and instructors at all levels, and will ensure that new drivers are better able to cope with the increasing demands made on them.

This is the industry-standard driving manual. It is focussed on you, the driver, and explains how to get the most enjoyment from your driving with the correct attitude, behaviour and skills. The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills, together with The Official Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, provides the source material for learner car driver and driving instructor theory tests, being referenced throughout with the latest official DSA theory test titles for car drivers.

Improve your teaching and communication skills with this guide which is recommended reading by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations. Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is an indispensable handbook for all new and established driving instructors. Fully revised and updated for this 12th edition, it provides all the necessary advice to help driving instructors and anyone involved in driver training to communicate effectively with learners. Containing essential guidance on teaching, communication and coaching skills, Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors is ideal for both experienced and trainee driving instructors. It explains how people learn and how to tailor the teaching approach to different needs. With sections on how structuring lessons, it covers the whole teaching process, from early stage lessons through to the final test. The companion title to the bestselling The Driving Instructor's Handbook, it will help you develop and improve your ability to teach drivers how to drive.

This book will not only tell you how to become an Approved Driving Instructor (car) but also how to set up your own driving school. It's written for aspiring or trainee driving instructors, or experienced instructors who would like to move from working with another school to develop their own independent business, by two authors who have both done exactly that. In it you will discover how to; become a driving instructor while keeping training costs to a minimum; prepare your clients to pass their test - and enjoy a high pass rate; choose the best training areas; save GBP000s on your ADI training and future business costs; choose the most suitable training cars; run your business profitably and professionally; avoid time-consuming and frustrating pitfalls. Contents: About the authors; Preface; Introduction; 1. Become an approved driving Instructor; 2. Choosing your trainer; 3. Your training; 4. Choosing your car; 5. The ADI as a businessperson; 6. Working as an ADI; 7. Dealing with a new client; 8. Structuring yours lessons; 9. Planning lessons and training areas; 10. Preparing for the test and the test day; Appendix 1: web addresses and contact details; Appendix 2: ADI training information; Appendix 3: terminology used by examiners on the test; Appendix 4: first aid kits and accident books; Appendix 5: checklist for choosing your training car; Appendix 6: abbreviations; Index.

Covering the theory and practice of teaching, learning and assessing that underpins modern instructional techniques, this book aims to guide driving instructors who are concerned with training others, to help readers to qualify as Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), and to support candidates for the Diploma in Driving Instruction and other driving and flying instructors' courses.

As the 21st century unfolds, the pace of change in the world is accelerating. The authors believe a combination of cognitive skills (skills students will need to succeed academically) and conative skills (skills students will need to succeed interpersonally) is necessary for the 21st century. This clear, practical guide presents a model of instruction and assessment based on these skills.

Every year over half of the driving tests taken result in failure, often just as a result of nerves on the day rather thandue to bad driving.In addition, learner drivers may be spending much more money and time on repetitive lessons than they need to. This book shows youhow to pass your driving test stress free and in fewer lessons, saving you lots of time money. Now you need to ask yourself: are you ready for that? If you already feel completely confident in your ability, believe that you can perform all the manoeuvres correctly, drive totally without your instructors help and guidance, and are totally confident in your ability to pass your test, then don't buy this book because you dont need it. However, if there is the slightest doubt in your mind about your confidence or competence levels, or you think that nerves will get the better of you on your test, then read on, this book has been written especially for you. If you are one of the ten percent of the population who is dyslexic you will know that learning to drive can present challenges for you. Therefore, a specialist chapter has been written for you using multi-sensory learning techniques to make learning easier and much more enjoyable. If you are thinkingabout taking yourdriving test, you need to read the chapter 'Top Ten reasons for failure and how to avoid them' View this FREE now at www.Lofaway2pass.com