Lantra-Awards are currently working towards the goal of having all of their 4x4 instructors qualified as DSA...
Lantra insist 4×4 trainers must be DSA ADIs
News and Advice
News for Drivers, Trainers, Fleet Managers and Instructors across the whole industry from fleet driver training to 4×4 driving, quad bike and ATV courses.
IOSH Work Related Road Safety Study
IOSH, the chartered body for health and safety professionals have recently released the Transport Research Laboratory study they funded into Work Related Road Safety. Simply and effectively communicated, it highlights the requirements for: Properly planned journeys to avoid fatigue Controlling the risks from distractions such as eating and mobile phone use Consideration of alternatives to driving, such as...How to Drive a 4×4 Off Road
This is only a basic introduction to the principle of off-road driving. If you are intending taking a vehicle...
Off-Road Training for 4x4s and ATVs
Beyond Driving are now one of the only off road training providers in the UK who are both legally...
UK-wide 4×4 and Off-Road Training
We are now proud to announce that we have LANTRA Awards approved 4x4 training venues across England, Scotland and...
Corporate Manslaughter and Fleet Driver Training
The new corporate manslaughter legislation has prompted many HR departments who have previously had little or no dealings with...
SAFED Van Driver Training – government subsidies
(This news article is now out of date.)
The SAFED for Vans scheme is nearing it's financial year end. There...
Driving Tests for the over 70′s?
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have thrown their political weight into the ring again, and after suggesting that...
Driving Instructor Earnings
There is always a lot of talk about how much a driving instructor earns due to the TV adverts...
Minimum driving age 18, learn for a year before test
This is based on the House of Commons Transport Committee Publication:
Novice Drivers Report.
The rumours have been around for a...
12 months (a year!?) to learn to drive
And a minimum age of 18!
The rumours have been around for a long time, but a Transport Commitee report...
New 2007 Highway Code
Here's a link to a draft copy of the new Highway Code:
2007 Highway Code pdf
Looks interesting from what I've...
How to do the cockpit drill
The cockpit drill for learners, instructors and experienced drivers
Once you get in the car, you need to make sure...
How to deal with emergency vehicles
Dealing with the police cars, ambulances and fire engines
This can be nerve wracking to new and experienced drivers alike,...
How to use the LADA and MSPSL routines
The DSA system of car control
This is the biggie! This is the be all and end all of driving...
How to supervise Learners
Sitting in with Learner Drivers
This is a sticky situation in many families, but if finances, time, and patience will allow,...
How to deal with driving nerves
Why am I such a nervous driver? Help!
There could be lots of reasons for nerves as a driver, but...
Proposed Driving Instructor CPD
Proposed Driving Instructor CPD:
This is a copy of the proposed Driving Instructor CPD information:
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Prescribed: (Must be covered)
(Minimum of 50%...
Driving Instructor Check Test Changes
The DSA have recently announced a change to the Role-Play subjects for Check Tests.
These were initially changed so that...
My dad only needed 10 driving lessons
Good for your Dad!
This is a common comment we hear as instructors, and it is often true that 30...
Learn for a year?
Is there a legal minimum number hours for learning to drive?
24.07.07: Just to update - this may well become law within...
Displaying your ADI badge
Photo in or out?
This may simply be a rumour, but we have it from (normally!) reliable sources that we...
Making the Driving Test Harder
Are they really making the driving test more difficult?
Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman has recently made the news with suggestions...
Will the pink trainee instructor’s badge disappear?
Have we seen the end of the PDI training option?
Well, as many instructors know, many trainee instructors with big...
Road Traffic Act 2006
How will the Road Traffic Act 2006 Affect Driving Instructors (ADIs)?
According to a press release dated 24.01.07 from the...
Eco Friendly Driving
Eco-Driving - Save Cash and the Planet!
Eco friendly driving has recieved a lot of press recently, with the rise...
Driving Instructor Criminal Records Checks
ADI and PDI CRB Checks
From March 12th, all potential driving instructors will need to apply to Capita Recruitment Vetting...
Driver Training Courses for Business
Accredited company car & van driver training courses:
Driver training courses like the SAFED Van Training and regular
The off-road driver training at Beyond Driving is run by some of the small number of 4×4 trainers who are fully qualified DSA ADIs as…
Driver risk management is simple. Providing clear structures and systems will improve fleet safety. Beyond Driving’s fleet safety consultants have the experience and skills you…
Besides offering Driving Instructor Training, Beyond Driving also write instructor training information, courses and news articles amongst other things – hopefully some of these things can…
Latest: IOSH Work Related Road Safety Study
IOSH, the chartered body for health and safety professionals have recently released the Transport Research Laboratory study they funded…
