Wow, so much has changed in driving instructor training over the years, I thought you may like to see a clip from the days of pre-set tests and examiner role-play. Nowadays, it is client-centred learning and goal-focused training that is far more engaging and effective for both the student driver and the PDIs, who are training to become driving instructors. 
Tri-Coaching Partnership are at the forefront of the changes to the driving instructor industry and you can see our very own Co-Managing Director Susan McCormack in action in this video. We can help you to become an approved driving instructor. Our driving instructor training courses are always evolving to be up to date, they match the DVSA National Standards and have been designed to help you achieve your goal of becoming a driving instructor.
Change is constant and we can assure our customers that we are and always will be leading the way in driving instructor training. We are also the leading supplier of ADI CPD and you can find out how we help Approved Driving Instructors with there continual professional development by visiting our sister website  https://www.tri-coachingpartnership.com/

Some driving instructors could think that their only role is to train someone to pass a driving test. The reasons that they may think that way could be:

1. they believe that is what the client solely wants;
2. they know their clients have said they want to pass as cheaply and quickly as possible;
3. their clients believe they have to live up to what their peers have told them and what their parents expect.

Some driving instructors understand the importance of encouraging their clients to think differently and, therefore, might ask: 'How will your life change when you have a full driving licence?'
If your clients knew that statistically they only have at best a 50/50 chance of passing their driving test each time they take the test, how would this change their perception? What do they think affects their chances of passing? Do they know the statistics of crashes for new drivers?
If they knew that they are around four times more likely to crash than the average driver, what would they want their driving ability to be like once they have passed their test?
What would be the consequences to them of having a crash? You could try getting them to mind map this question, making them aware of:

1. Costs
2. injuries
3. Insurance
4. Points, fines, driver offender courses
5. Loss of license
6. Inconvenience
7. Stress, worry, upset

By doing this type of exercise you are helping them take responsibility and raise their awareness.
Coaching and client-centred learning techniques help you challenge the type of statements that learner drivers might make.
If you want to learn more about using coaching to help raise awareness amongst your clients, then consider booking one of our specialised courses to help aCCeLerate your skills in coaching for driver development. You can find one of our short 2 day aCCeLerate coaching courses by following this link. Alternatively, book yourself on our BTEC Level 4 in Coaching for Driver Development.
Kind regards
Graham
P.S. All courses booked before the end of the year will be guaranteed at the 2018 price. Prices will rise in January 2019.