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Practical articles on coaching, the Part 3, Standards Checks and running a driving school. Written by instructors, for instructors.
25 May 2026 · 8 min read
Stop Teaching Subjects. Start Teaching the 5 Skills That Actually Make Great Drivers
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12 February 2026 · 8 min read
Levels of Instruction
Levels of Instruction: Theres more than just 3 In driving instruction, we love neat labels. They make the job feel more predictable and they give Instructors something solid to hold onto when everything still feels…
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11 October 2025 · 2 min read
How To Get A Grade A
Every driving instructor dreams of that Grade A — not just for the score, but for what it represents. It’s proof of consistent, detailed, pupil-centred teaching — and it opens real doors. A Grade A can mean cheaper car…
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30 September 2025 · 5 min read
The Power of Proactivity
Before we ever talk about pupils, look inward. Successful
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10 August 2025 · 5 min read
How to Help Anxious Pupils
In one of our recent live Zoom session, Phil and Diana tackled one of the most commonly mentioned—yet often misunderstood—topics in our industry: anxiety behind the wheel . With both instructors bringing personal…
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29 June 2025 · 3 min read
How We Learn!
Learning is not about cramming. It’s not about passive listening, rote repetition, or memorizing disconnected facts. True learning is a dynamic process —a mixture of curiosity, connection, memory, and
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6 June 2025 · 3 min read
Creating Safer Drivers
How do we truly create safer drivers? It’s a question we returned to in our recent Zoom session, where a group of passionate instructors came together to challenge assumptions, share their experiences, and explore how…
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9 May 2025 · 5 min read
How to influence your pupils behaviour
In the world of driver education, technical skills have traditionally taken centre stage—gear changes, clutch control, hazard awareness. But if we zoom out, a deeper truth emerges: the way a learner thinks and feels…
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22 February 2025 · 3 min read
Asking Relevant Questions
As instructors, the way we ask questions can make a significant impact on our pupils’ learning experience. In our latest members’ Zoom session, we explored strategies for asking more effective questions during driving…
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19 February 2025 · 3 min read
Breaking Your Pupils Plateau
Breaking your pupils Plateau – Helping your students move
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29 October 2024 · 6 min read · Business
Managing price increases
Raising prices for driving lessons is never easy, especially when you value your pupils and want to ensure they feel supported. As an instructor, it’s essential to find a balance between maintaining fair prices and…
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29 August 2024 · 8 min read
Cancellation Policies and Managing Customers
Cancellations are an inevitable part of being a driving instructor. Whether due to unforeseen circumstances, changes in schedule, or simple forgetfulness, pupils will occasionally cancel lessons. Managing these…
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