Driving Instructors Association

30/08/2026

Driver Trainer essentials from the DIA Shop

From the latest Driving Instructor’s Handbook to badge holders, ADI magnetic signs, the Highway Code and official DVSA guides.

DIA Members also receive 10% off across the shop.

Shop now: https://shop.driving.org/

29/08/2026

New on Driver Trainer: DIA publishes the complete ‘Real Driving Test Hustle?’ investigation.

The two-part Special Report examines DVSA test delivery, examiner deployment, booking system issues, Part 2 and 3 testing, falling Standards Checks and rising income from ADI and PDI fees.

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/dt-update-29-aug-26

28/08/2026

DIA Special Report: The Real Driving Test Hustle?

The complete two-part investigation is now available.

Across Parts 1 and 2, DIA examines test waiting times, examiner recruitment and deployment, booking system blocks, Part 2 and 3 pressures, falling Standards Checks and rising DVSA income from ADI and PDI fees.

Read the full investigation: https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/28-aug-26

28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

DIA members: recommend a friend and receive £20

Know an ADI or PDI who’d benefit from joining the Driving Instructors Association?

Recommend them to DIA and, when they join, you’ll receive a £20 Amazon.co.uk Gift Card as a thank you. There’s no limit to how many people you can refer, and your friend won’t pay a joining fee.

Recommend a friend today: https://www.driving.org/membership-benefits/recommend-a-friend/

https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/recommend-a-friend-june-4795946

23/08/2026

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21/08/2026

New DIA Membership Benefit

DIA members can now access an exclusive offer from FBTC Accountancy Services.

£22.50 a month for the first four months, then £45 a month thereafter.

Available to the first 500 DIA members who join before 30 September 2026.

Find out more and claim your discount: https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/fbtc-membership-benefit

20/08/2026

Selective social media, missing updates and an invisible new CEO - DVSA is promoting progress on test recovery, but key stakeholders are still waiting for promised updates. ADIs and PDIs, does the picture DVSA is presenting match what you’re seeing?
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Communications on test delivery recovery efforts have seen the agency furnish MPs with updates to share across social media, but not necessarily provide the driver trainer stakeholder with the information they need – despite promises of monthly updates. And where’s the new leadership in all of t...

19/08/2026

DIA Special Report: The Real Driving Test Hustle? Part 2

Test waiting times are up. ADI Standards Checks have fallen dramatically. Part 2 and 3 testing remains under pressure. Meanwhile, DVSA income from ADI and PDI fees has risen by around a third.

DIA looks beyond the headlines and asks what trainers are actually getting in return.

Read Part 2: https://mailchi.mp/driving.org/dia-update-19-aug-26

19/08/2026

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