Teaching A Learner To Drive? – Details, episodes & analysis

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Teaching A Learner To Drive?

DriveHart

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Frequency: 1 episode/33d. Total Eps: 38

Teaching a Learner to Drive?. Drive Hart sponsors the Drive.Zone which offers "How to" advice covering all aspects of driving, from maintaining "Safe Control", to "Top Teaching Tips", saving you time, money and stress!. We look forward to seeing you in the Zone!

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

Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 • Duration 05:03

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.

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 admin@drivehart.com

Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

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What & How of Becoming A Driving Instructor - Intro

Season 2 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • Duration 01:02

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)

Drive Hart = No 1 Sponsors of Drive.ZoneDrive Hart Limited - Gov. Registered Instructor Training Company - Actively Supporting Parents TeacDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Magic of Roundabouts

Season 1 · Episode 21

Thursday, March 3, 2022 • Duration 08:58

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

Driving Syllabus - Overview of Key Issues for Instructors

Season 1 · Episode 20

Monday, February 21, 2022 • Duration 04:57

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.

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

Season 1 · Episode 19

Saturday, February 5, 2022 • Duration 09:08

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 drivi

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

Season 1 · Episode 18

Thursday, February 3, 2022 • Duration 08:45

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.

Drive Hart Limited - Gov. Registered Instructor Training Company - Actively Supporting Parents TeacDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Blind Spots - When to employ a Full Blind Spot Check

Episode 16

Friday, October 1, 2021 • Duration 02:33

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 admin@drivehart.comSarah Jane Hart & Jac ClaytonDirectors at Drive Hart Ltd

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

Season 1 · Episode 15

Friday, September 24, 2021 • Duration 02:28

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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Speed/Gear - Keep It Slow & Low!

Season 1 · Episode 14

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 • Duration 04:22

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

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

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, September 9, 2021 • Duration 05:09

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

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