Episodes

  • Mirror Mastery - The Key to Safe Driving and Test Success!

    Mirror Mastery - The Key to Safe Driving and Test Success!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • What & How of Becoming A Driving Instructor - Intro

    What & How of Becoming A Driving Instructor - Intro

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

    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 onProcesses that you will need to know to coach a studentPriorities, rules/laws of the road and common road craft practiceWhat 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 & respondingRisk and Responsibilities - risk understood, instruction, interventions, feedbackTeaching - 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) Drive Hart = No 1 Sponsors of Drive.Zone
    Drive Hart Limited - Gov. Registered Instructor Training Company - Actively Supporting Parents Teac

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Motorways - Mean Business!

    Motorways - Mean Business!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

    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

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • The Art of Dealing with Dual Carriageways!

    The Art of Dealing with Dual Carriageways!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This podcasts provides an overview of some key points for dealing with Dual Carriageways, if you want more information, video guidance and assistance, Drive Hart are launching a new resource site called " Drive.Zone for Parents" in September available on low cost subscription basis covering all driving subjects.

    If you need one to one support, we are also launching a new service called "Your Expert on Line" where you can subscribe to the service and get advice and guidance from A Graded Approved Driving Instructor for your private practice and test preparations. Call us if you want to get additional support on 07919 488360 or email [email protected].

    A key question Parents ask us is about the timing of starting instruction on Dual Carriageways for Supervising Parents:

    It is key to ensure that you do not tackle dual carriageways too early, otherwise the learner can be overwhelmed and as they are usually faster speeds than other roads require greater car and skill. We would recommend getting the advice of your Approved Driving Instructor before starting dual carriageways on private practice.

    The points raised in this podcast cover:

    1. How to identify a dual carriageway and who can drive on it.

    Any road with physical separation is a dual carriage irrespective of how many lanes it has unless its a motorway.Can occur in any location urban, rural, city, signed dual carriageway. Learners can be supervised on dual carriageways by Supervising Driver We would only recommend taking a learner when they have sufficient control and confidence to take on the higher speeds.

    2. Speed on dual carriageways and how this can be different from 70 national speed limit.

    May be first time a learner has driven in higher gears so care, steering can be very sensitive travelling at speedsafety gaps are imperative Observations and knowledge of your surroundings and other users essentialPlanning and anticipation is key to safetynormally subject to 70 mph national limit but can also be any specified / signed speed restriction eg 30, 40, 50 60mph so checking what applies is important etc.


    3. Lanes and the all important observations.

    Always travel on left, unless good reason to be on the right (ie approaching a roundabout where you need right lane, approach

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Emerging Right - Mastering the Right Turn

    Emerging Right - Mastering the Right Turn

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    In this podcast Sarah Hart (ADI) discusses the process of emerging right from a minor road into a major road junction.

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • What is Meeting Traffic Definition

    What is Meeting Traffic Definition

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This is a basic explanation of what meeting traffic is - it is the link to other podcasts which deal with priorities in meeting traffic and planning and anticipation.

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Meeting Traffic - Position and Speed

    Meeting Traffic - Position and Speed

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    In this short podcast we talk about poor positioning by learners. So when we have to hold back for a car, if the student has seen the situation arising early on gives you the advantage in positioning.

    Talks about the optimum hold back position - cars length away from parked and as much to middle or centre line of road - so have an easy moving off senario and avoiding harsh steering, and improved vision. Good position means cars behind will see that your not parked but your positioned to move around the car. Consider popping on right signal to emphasis your intention.

    Discusses problems with poor positioning.

    Getting into a gap between two parked cars is discussed and how lack of anticipation can cause learners to be late or too fast in making their decision to pull in. Slowing the car down means you have greater control.

    Basic rule keep the learner slow, get them to see ahead and plan and anticipate to get right outcome.

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Meeting Traffic - Explaining Priorities

    Meeting Traffic - Explaining Priorities

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This podcast is a short explanation that when dealing with meeting traffic with a learner - it is important for them to know in what circumstances they have priority to progress.

    In simple terms - if the blockage is on our side of the road we do not have priority, If the blockage is on the other side of the road and our lane is clear then we normally have priority.

    Blockages are normally parked cars or other obstructions.

    When cars on both sides of the road, then have situation called a 50/50 and neither party has priority and you have to look and plan ahead and anticipate what others are doing.

    We talk about hills and how this impacts priorities - if its a 50/50 you should give way to traffic coming up a hill because it is difficulty to get going uphill.

    If 50/50 and both approaching the pinch point together have to look and see what others are doing, consider holding back.

    Do not flash lights because it can be misinterpreted by others and pedestrians.

    We cannot guarantee others will do what they are expected to do, but sometimes cars don't hold back for you, for whatever reason (misjudge speed and distance or just might be arrogant and push through).

    A good lesson for your learner is to consider: no matter if you have priority always expect the unexpected and be ready to react and hold back.



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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Meeting Traffic - Planning and Anticipation

    Meeting Traffic - Planning and Anticipation

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

    Meeting Traffic - planning and anticipation - key decision making. Importance of getting your learner to look well ahead.

    Discusses the exercise in getting your learner to look ahead and tell you what they are seeing. Looking at the Horizon exercise introduced.

    Links to Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed and Look - see the problem early on and makes it easier to deal with priorities (blockages)

    Importance of you looking ahead as a supervisor.

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Emerging Left - Mastering Your Left Turn

    Emerging Left - Mastering Your Left Turn

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    In this podcast we cover the process for Emerging left from a minor road into a major one. We go through the core driving process of Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear and Looking, Assessing Deciding and Acting.

    We normally teach emerging (left and right) after a student has mastered turning left and right, as in particular emerging right involves more skill in terms of : clutch down, rolling first and more involved in decision making as you are crossing the path of other traffic.

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • The Magic of Roundabouts

    The Magic of Roundabouts

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This podcast provides an overview of Roundabouts - their purpose and 5 core aspects which often cause issues in negotiating them.

    The presentation starts with the purpose of roundabouts and then the 5 core aspects which we teach students, covering


    1.Approach - Speed / Gear / Positioning

    2.Key Decision Making Process – LADA / Assessing Gaps

    3.Lane Selection / Lane Discipline

    4.Signals / Timing - On/Off

    5.Strong Observations / Awareness & Discipline


    Extract from our presentation on roundabouts:


    Always Discuss the main Purpose of Roundabouts with your Learner - ask what they know!

    •Meeting of two or more roads – to keep traffic moving

    •Simple and Complex / Multi-lane

    •Traffic light controlled and non controlled

    •Don’t confuse with mini-roundabouts (separate session)

    •Clockwise direction around island

    •Give way to right

    •Speed and Approach important

    •Assessment of Safe Gaps to Join

    •Method Important (Signals / Lane Selection / Discipline)



    1. THE APPROACH – MSPSL

    •Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear – Look and prepare as you approach the roundabout.

    •Slow Down Early – Buy Yourself Time

    •Low Gear (usually 1st or 2nd – depending on situation)

    •Look for Signs / Markings – well in advance

    •Remember look for exceptions to normal positioning (often by advance signs and markings, examples in Salisbury ring road)

    •Position for lane selection – plan and anticipate

    •Observations – look well ahead to see what's happening




    2.KEY DECISION MAKING PROCESS – LADA!

    ●Look / Assess / Decide / Act – The Process

    •Move Your Eyes: Right and Ahead

    •Start Assessing Early

    •Assess Traffic Speed and Volume from the right

    •Look for Safe Gap (come in slow = better decision)

    •If No Safe Gap, You Need To Stop!

    •Don’t Assume The Driver In Front Will Go!

    •Don’t Follow Other Drivers / Make your own decision!




    3. LANE SELECTION / DISCIPLINE

    •Look / Assess / Decide / Act

    •Look at signs on approach to guide you

    •Observations Critical

    •General

    •A: Turning Left (first exit) – left lane on approach

    •B: Ahead (2nd exit) – left lane (unless directed otherwise)

    •C: Turning Right (3rd exit) – right lane on a

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Driving Syllabus - Overview of Key Issues for Instructors

    Driving Syllabus - Overview of Key Issues for Instructors

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This podcast presented by Sarah Hart, A Graded ADI who is ORDIT registered and director of Drive Hart Limited.

    The session covers some of the main problems associated the learning to drive syllabus from the perspective of the potential or approved instructor perspective.

    Four main areas examined in terms of the problems that can arise with syllabus management and some suggestions on solutions, concluding with some key tips to assist those new to the industry.

    1. Goals/Aims of syllabus delivery - what outcomes are being sought for your training: the podcast examine the problem of being rigid in syllabus delivery, inflexible to students needs or goals, or becoming over-focused just on test preparation. We advocate a clear aim/goal on preparing learners to be safe and competent drivers, who are also properly prepared for the UK Driving Test before presentation to test. A focus on safety and competency ensures a wider breadth of knowledge and skills which keep young drivers safe when they take on independent driving. The National publications (syllabus, standards for driving and teaching) set by the Government (Department of Vehicle Standards Agency, make it clear that the focus should be on safety and competency and link to these can be found below).

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-standard-for-driving-cars-and-light-vans-category-b

    2. Knowledge and understanding of the syllabus - the breadth of the National Syllabus, as well as knowledge of each subject, need to brief students and taking a step by step approach to delivery. We recommend that you get detailed understanding of the DVSA Essential Skills booklet and the highway code as well as the national standards and syllabus mentioned above. But more than that, use your ADI trainer / coach to provide detailed professional knowledge of teaching the driving syllabus and get really familiar with how each subject is taught (step by step). A useful DVSA sponsored site is the safedriving for life site a link to which is provided below, which provides software for PDI revision on Part 1/Part 2 as well as a shop with the main text you will need to help you in your role, in particular the essential skills.

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Plan To Succeed! - save time, money and stress.

    Plan To Succeed! - save time, money and stress.

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    Preparing and Planning Private Driving Practice with a learner driver can save you time, money and stress. The Government Department responsible for Driving Tests estimates that around 70 hours tuition/practice is required to get a student ready for test of which around 45 hrs is taught and 22 hours it is assumed would be private practice with family or friends.

    Focused and well planned practice can save you professional instruction costs and reduce the stress inherent in supervising a learner in car.

    This podcast, hosted by Julia Ann Clayton (retired Assistant Chief Officer of Police, A Graded Approved Instructor and Director of Training Company Drive Hart Ltd) covers ten key issues / preparations that supervisors should consider before setting off on private practice supervision including:

    1. Appropriate Car for the Learners Practice

    2. Insurance and legal costs to cover the learner driving, also consider wider aspects eg does the insurance provider have any terms or conditions regarding supervising drivers, does the policy in place provide cover for any legal (civil or criminal) proceedings and costs.

    3. Communication between you and your Approved Driving Instructor - Practice what has been taught by the ADI, if you don't have an ADI the onus will be on you to know the national driving syllabus and the skills that will be tested in the driving test.

    4. Knowledge of the supervisors role, Road Traffic law and Highway Code, plus key driving processes is essential to prepare a learner for test.

    5. Refresh your own driving skills and knowledge, and avoid passing on bad habits!

    6. Adopting the "Right Approach" to practice (right subject, right place and right time), speak with your ADI on when to start practice, and what to practice, get regular updates on the learners progress on the syllabus.

    7. Calmly review/debrief your practice - record your practice times and discuss any issues with your ADI.

    8. Keep driving practice calm and as stress free as possible, Agree the plan with your learner and how your going to deal and debrief any events during the practice. If all else fails stop and cool things down!

    9. Give Clear, concise, and well timed alerts, direction and instruction, slow practice down! it really helps the learner and you to manage the practice.

    10. Learn how to identify and put right common drivin

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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Supervisors - Be Aware! - Don't Fall Foul of the Laws That Govern Your Role

    Supervisors - Be Aware! - Don't Fall Foul of the Laws That Govern Your Role

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This Podcast provides an overview of the Supervising Drivers Role; the podcast is delivered by Julia Clayton, who is a retired Assistant Chief Constable (police), Director of Drive Hart (Government Approved Instructor Training Company) and qualified Grade A Instructor with some 30 years experience of law (criminal and civil).

    The podcast looks at the legal aspects of your supervision role, outlining the rules and responsibilities involved in the role and provides some practical advice on what to do and advice to seek before setting off to conduct private practice with a learner driver.

    Key pointers:

    Ensure you understand what your role requires you to do - you need to be active not passive in ensuring driving practice is kept safe.Check your/learners insurance cover properly. Ensure it fully covers the learner and you for practice driving. Some insurance companies are putting additional requirements on supervision of learners (eg increasing the age of the supervisor is just one) so speak to them, don't just assume it will cover you or the learner - check! Ask whether the insurance cover in place also provides for funding for legal cover should the learner or your actions as supervisor be subject to criminal or civil proceedings and costs. Do not underestimate how important this can be, civil cases where compensation/damages are being sought can be very costly.Ensure you vehicle is fully legal, tax, insurance, MOT and display L Plates as required when taking a learner out.Speak with your Approved Driving Instructor on when to start private practice and what subjects to cover, where and when - the principle: practice was has been taught by the Approved Driving Instructor where possible. Understand that the law expects you to be active in your role, ensuring practice is kept safe (for you and all other road users), if you are found not to have given instruction or made an intervention in the event of an accident, you may fiDrive Hart = No 1 Sponsors of Drive.Zone
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    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Blind Spots - When to employ a Full Blind Spot Check

    Blind Spots - When to employ a Full Blind Spot Check

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    Introduction to what a blind spot check is and an short overview of when you should check blind spots and when you should restrict it to a simple shoulder check.

    Dont forget we have lots of other resources on our facebook group for parents called: parents - teaching a learner to drive
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

    and if you are a trainee instructor on our group for instructors called: Driving Instructor Training: information & Advice (public page)
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

    or check out our website
    https//www.sarahhartdrivingschool.com

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Look & See - Observations Are One Of Top Reason for Test Failure!

    Look & See - Observations Are One Of Top Reason for Test Failure!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This is 6th element of the MSPSLADA process - Look. This podcast looks at the need to look and observe from two perspectives, the learners observations and your role to observe the learner and checking out what they see, register and what they intend doing about what they see.


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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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Speed/Gear - Keep It Slow & Low!

    Speed/Gear - Keep It Slow & Low!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This is the 5th element of the MSPSL routine where we are talking about speed and gear element. The key to success is discussed, covering plan and anticipate - early instruction, slow speed down and lower gear and give your decision making time (so you can look, assess decide and act).

    We have a e-book which covers this in more detail which is currently available to read free on Kindle amazon...see link below

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supervising-Learner-Driver-Successful-Practice-ebook/dp/B08GSRNVHS

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Positioning - How To Be In The Right Place at the Right Time!

    Positioning - How To Be In The Right Place at the Right Time!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    Positioning is a key element of the core driving process MSPSL, and is mentioned twice in the Governments top 10 reasons for learners failing their driving test, hitting number 4 and number 7 in respect of positioning when turning right and normal driving position.

    Dont forget to check out public facebook site we sponsor for Parents - ask questions, loads of advice and materials to help you, videos on the driving test and more......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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Assess, Decide & Act - Give Yourself Time To Decide!

    Assess, Decide & Act - Give Yourself Time To Decide!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

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

    This short podcast talks about the final key decision making element of the core driving process - Assess, Decide and Act. it is key to give time to this final decision making element and slowing it down on approach enables this.

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

  • Signals - Clarity on When/Why You Should and Should Not Signal!

    Signals - Clarity on When/Why You Should and Should Not Signal!

    · Teaching A Learner To Drive?

    Signals can be confusing, this podcast provides a timely reminder on when and why you should signal. Remembering of course that signals are assessed in the UK driving test, including making unnecessary signals.

    Drive Hart = No 1 Sponsors of Drive.Zone
    Drive Hart Limited - Gov. Registered Instructor Training Company - Actively Supporting Parents Teac

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    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 [email protected]

    Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
    Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

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