Driving Instructors Association

19/06/2026

Join Graham on 23rd June

This online session focuses on strengthening your instructional techniques to help you deliver clear, effective and engaging driving lessons. Aimed at both PDIs and ADIs, it offers practical guidance on how to teach in a way that supports real learning, keeps pupils involved and meets DVSA standards...

18/06/2026

Tonight, 6.30pm - Building a Better Base for Biker Training? Join the FREE conversation as we explore the foundations of rider training and ask an important question: are we building strong enough foundations for the riders of tomorrow? Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4eweumu

10/06/2026

DVSA Introduces New Driving Test Centre Restrictions for Booking Changes. Watch this short update from DIA CEO Carly Brookfield on what the latest developments mean for learners and instructors. Find out more at https://driving.org

07/06/2026

Join Graham Hooper on Tuesday 9th June for Teaching and Learning Strategies

The 'Teaching and Learning Strategies' section of the DVSA marking sheet carries significant weight, with up to 24 marks available. This session is designed to equip you with the strategies needed to ensure that learning takes place and that value for money is provided. With over 50 pieces of inform...

31/05/2026

Join us Tuesday 2nd June

https://diaacademy.co.uk/product/part-3-and-standards-check-risk-management

This online session focuses on strengthening your risk management techniques to help you deliver safe, effective and engaging driving lessons. Aimed at both PDIs and ADIs, it offers practical guidance on how to teach in a way that supports real learning, keeps pupils involved and meets DVSA standard...

28/05/2026

Next week is the start of the DIA PDI Club.
This is Free to join for all PDI members of the DIA and happens on the first Thursday of each month from 10 -11.30.

PDI Club is an open forum for practical support as you develop as a Driver Trainer.

Bring your questions, talk through real challenges, and get clear guidance from the DIA team and fellow PDIs in a safe, supportive space.

Included at no extra cost as part of the DIA PDI Membership

Attend one session or as many as you like.

Just register here for the first session on June 4th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M56UWcYkR4GxC8RBNIIRDw

If you are not yet a member of the DIA, you can join here, for this and many other benefits:
https://www.driving.org/join/

18/05/2026

Boost Your Part 3 & Standards Check Skills - https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/essential-skills-may-2026

17/05/2026

Bring lessons to life with the Colourfile MAGBOARD. Interactive road layouts, magnetic vehicles and dry wipe coaching tools designed for modern ADIs, PDIs and fleet trainers.

DIA members save 10% on this and other essential training resources - https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/dia-shop-17-may-26

12/05/2026

Today, DIA CEO Carly Brookfield will be appearing live on the BBC News Channel to discuss the latest DVSA driving test booking changes coming into force from 12 May. Watch live on BBC News at approximately 10:30am.

11/05/2026

Today is the final chance to respond to the Government’s Minimum Learning Period consultation and help shape the future of driver training.
Have your say before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/4uJBftS