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I got a call a while back from an ADI friend of mine who I hadn’t spoken to for quite some time. Andy was down in the dumps because another of his pupils had just failed and he was having quite a poor run of test results. Meeting up for a coffee and a chat I helped him identify why!
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So you passed Part3 and are now about to meet your first real pupil. Don’t panic! Just relax it is not a test and your pupil is no expert. They will not be judging you and will have no idea if you are doing things the right or wrong way. Remember your training, plan the lesson well and there is no reason why it cannot be a success getting your new career off to a…
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Briefings need to be short and to the point! Before you start to ask what does your pupil know. This should be done by way of RECAP questions the nature of which will depend on the pupil you are dealing with. If that pupil has started with you from day one, then you should already know! However, if we look at the Part 3 test the examiner will be role-playing a learner you have not…
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Training to be a Driving Instructor requires dedication and there are no short cuts! Three qualifying tests to pass, each of which provides the skills and knowledge for the next. Sadly just like our learner drivers, not enough study time seems to be dedicated to passing the first stage! The Theory and Hazard perception test (Part 1).
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Back in early October 2013, I was due to sit my first Fleet check test but it was postponed because my Mum was taken ill suddenly, and had to be hospitalised. Shortly after I received a new appointment for 7th January 2014 the result you can see to the side.
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Day after day, hour after hour and a minute after minute time ticks by! You can spend many an hour sitting reading books and watching videos but is that time studying being put to good use? This may seem like a strange question but I remember the hours and hours I spent locked away reading books and watching videos all in my quest to become a successful driving instructor. However, looking back I have realised…
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