Who's In The Driving Seat?
The Driving Instructor's Guide to Client-Centred Learning
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The Driving Test in 1935
The UK driving test was introduced on 1st June 1935. Ford made this film, with commentary by Sir Malcolm Campbell, to reassure would-be drivers that the test was not something to fear. His commentary is witty and the film shows some of the hazards a new motorist might expect to encounter on the roads of the 1930s:
In 2015, The One Show on BBC1 featured a piece regarding the driving test celebrating it's 80th anniversary, where they tracked down the son of Ronald...
What is a QR Code?
This short YouTube video explains the principles behind QR codes, their uses and how you can scan them.
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you won't need to download any additional software to scan a QR code. Assuming you have an up-to-date version of iOS, all you need to do is open your camera app and point your camera at the QR code. A popup will appear at the top of the screen, prompting you to open the page which the QR code links to. Tap that popup and the page will open...
The Multi-Tasking Myth
In this video, David Teater, senior director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council, explains multitasking - which is impossible to do with two cognitively complex tasks such as driving and talking on a mobile phone.
Visit distracteddriving.nsc.org for more information.
Selective Attention Test
The original, world-famous awareness test from Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris.
The Monkey Business Illusion
The Monkey Business Illusion by Daniel Simons. Check out their book, "The Invisible Gorilla" for more information: www.theinvisiblegorilla.com
Here's another variation to this illusion, which you might like to use with your learners... the amazing colour changing card trick:
A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Surviving on the Roads
Click here or on the image below to download John Sullivan's fantastic article, "A Fighter Pilot's Guide to Surviving on the Roads":
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Author
Ged Wilmot
ADI Trainer
Having been involved in the training of new and existing driving instructors for over 18 years, Ged is passionate about helping as many instructors as possible to build a thriving business. In 2005, Ged & Claire set up their driving instructor training company, Active Driving Solutions Ltd.
Author
Claire Wilmot
ADI Trainer
Claire qualified as a driving instructor in 1996. She is very experienced in the driving school business, running a local driving school in Oldham with over 35 instructors. Claire also provides ADI Training to new and existing instructors with Ged from their training centre in Oldham, near Manchester.