Link to Drive Hart https://linktr.ee/drivehart

Series 2 - Critical Knowledge for PDIs - Mirror Discipline - knowing when and why learners should check their mirrors (3 highest reason for test failure in UK)

This podcast unlocks the secrets of mirror discipline with A Graded Approved Driving Instructors (Directors of Drive Hart) Sarah Hart and Julie Clayton, as they steer you through the essentials of using your mirrors for driving safely and acing your driving test.

Ever wonder why so many learners fail their road test? It often boils down to one critical yet overlooked skill: checking those mirrors!

We'll guide you through the simple yet powerful techniques of monitoring your surroundings, adjusting your speed, and changing direction. Sarah and Julie, with their years of instructing experience, know just how to help you develop the kind of mirror mastery that keeps you safe on the roads and test ready.

In this episode, the directors of Drive Hart talk about easy-to-remember tips, including the "rainbow" checking technique, ensuring you'll never forget to scan those all-important mirrors.

We dissect the moments that demand your attention in the rearview and side mirrors, from signaling turns to adjusting your speed. Whether you're behind the wheel daily or helping a newbie navigate the rules of the road, our conversation equips you with the strategies to maintain flawless mirror discipline. Tune in to transform your driving habits and ensure that your next glance in the mirror reflects a confident, safety-first driver.

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Dear Listener

Thank you for taking time to listen to our podcasts we hope they are of use and welcome your feedback. Series 1 was very much for students and parents - but we found trainee instructors also liked the materials. Series 2 is a response from Potential Instructors who want to know what they need to know to become effective instructors (the what and how of teaching) and to pass DVSA qualifying exams.

For further resources and advice please see our facebook group for parents - teaching a learner to drive on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

For instructors see our facebook group for instructors on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

We update our facebook page with regular legal and DVSA updates - please follow us on our Drive Hart facebook page on: https://www.facebook.com/DriveHart

Thank you again for listening to our podcasts we hope they were of use in your teaching a learner to drive. If you have any queries please email us on admin@drivehart.com

Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

Link to Drive Hart https://linktr.ee/drivehart

This is the first introduction to a new series (Series 2 Episode 1 The Introduction to What You Need To Know and How to Teach Driving in a way that ensures learning takes place. All essential knowledge and skills to become an effective Approved Driving Instructor.

This introductory espiode will give an overview of the two core areas which will be broken down as the series progresses.

The What

In short what you need to know to be an effective instructor - the Road Craft, Technical, legal and advisory guidance you need to have mastered - after all "you cant teach what you dont know" The series episodes under "the What" and the "How".

The What -Instructors Need to Know to Teach:

• Subjects/Themes that you need to know and be able to brief a student on
• Processes that you will need to know to coach a student
• Priorities, rules/laws of the road and common road craft practice
• What if scenario planning - using the environment
• Subject Briefings - why these are important for you and the students
• Student lesson records
• Directing private practice and working with Parents (Private Practice)

The How - How to Teach Driving (ref DVSA teaching and learning)

• Student Centered Lessons & Lesson Planning - setting goals and understanding students needs, practice areas, adapting & responding
• Risk and Responsibilities - risk understood, instruction, interventions, feedback
• Teaching - Q& A, accurate technical information, fault analysis, coaching
• Learning strategies - tools and approaches, depth of understanding, checking out,
• Unpacking situations, key events or hazards (ask first, joint understanding, clarity and understand learning points)
• Lesson Debrief (overlaps with above on unpacking)

Support the Show.

Dear Listener

Thank you for taking time to listen to our podcasts we hope they are of use and welcome your feedback. Series 1 was very much for students and parents - but we found trainee instructors also liked the materials. Series 2 is a response from Potential Instructors who want to know what they need to know to become effective instructors (the what and how of teaching) and to pass DVSA qualifying exams.

For further resources and advice please see our facebook group for parents - teaching a learner to drive on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

For instructors see our facebook group for instructors on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

We update our facebook page with regular legal and DVSA updates - please follow us on our Drive Hart facebook page on: https://www.facebook.com/DriveHart

Thank you again for listening to our podcasts we hope they were of use in your teaching a learner to drive. If you have any queries please email us on admin@drivehart.com

Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

Link to Drive Hart https://linktr.ee/drivehart

This podcast covers some 8 key pointers on managing motorways and concludes with advice on getting professional instruction for learners who are near test-ready on motorways and/or post test motorway instruction.

The key areas covered are:

1. what is a motorway

2. Who can use a motorway - in particular learners use of motorways

3. Speed

4. Signs and markings - know your highway code Signs and Signals for Motorways see link to this publication:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/519129/know-your-traffic-signs.pdf

5. Lane use and observations

6. Overtaking

7. Joining and leaving a motorway

8. Emergencies

https://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/stopping.html

Conclusion: Recommendation for Learner Instruction by Professional Approved Driving instructor.

Key links to support your understanding of motorway use can be found on:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273

A useful AA Article also covers key points discussed:

https://www.theaa.com/driving-school/driving-lessons/advice/motorway-driving

For more information and support please see our public facebook group called "parents - teaching a learner to drive" where you can ask any questions on driving / teaching a learner https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

Support the Show.

Dear Listener

Thank you for taking time to listen to our podcasts we hope they are of use and welcome your feedback. Series 1 was very much for students and parents - but we found trainee instructors also liked the materials. Series 2 is a response from Potential Instructors who want to know what they need to know to become effective instructors (the what and how of teaching) and to pass DVSA qualifying exams.

For further resources and advice please see our facebook group for parents - teaching a learner to drive on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

For instructors see our facebook group for instructors on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

We update our facebook page with regular legal and DVSA updates - please follow us on our Drive Hart facebook page on: https://www.facebook.com/DriveHart

Thank you again for listening to our podcasts we hope they were of use in your teaching a learner to drive. If you have any queries please email us on admin@drivehart.com

Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd