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Good training, good driving instructor?
Good instructor, good driving instructor – right? Let's take a look at what First Drive South West thinks it takes to deliver good training You may be looking for a driving instructor for... learner drivers driving instructor training to help you become...
Training a driver – Do you drive with emotion?
Driver Training - Concentration, discipline and execution. Do you drive with emotion? In this article on driver training and driving with emotion we consider some differences between experienced and inexperienced drivers but also those drivers who have undertaken...
Car Technology – What do we rely on?
Car Technology In car technology has developed quicker this decade than any other. We can categorise this into 2 sections; Safety Convenience From a safety point of view we can look at technology such as automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlights. Convenient...
New Learner Test
New Learner Test How well has the new learner test been received? I have been doing in car training for the new learner test since September and have found that not too much has changed. The base line is still always going to be is the student safe to be out on the...
Instructor Training Part 3 – The Need To Know Changes
Instructor Training Part 3 - The Need To Know Changes The process of becoming a qualified driving instructor is changing with the DVSA using the Standards Check format for the Part 3 section of the test. Following these changes as they have been discussed can be done...
Driver Training Lesson Adaptability
Driver Training Lesson Adaptability When conducting training for any driver, you the trainer may be presented with circumstances which mean you need to adapt your lesson plan. When you plan a lesson you consider aspect which the candidate needs to work on and improve...
Road Collision Increase
Road Collision Increase With the summer holidays now here there have unfortunately this week been a number of deaths on the roads in Devon. I spend much time considering how and why these collisions take place. There is no simple answer but a combination of...
Positioning
Positioning Positioning is among other things about communication. We have all had times when we need to communicate better and where you place your car on the road or in your lane can have a dramatic effect on to how other road users react to you. Positioning...