Alan Wiliamson ADI

28/08/2026

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

28/08/2026

🚗 Optimize Your Side Mirrors: Banish Blind Spots!

Precisely calibrated side mirrors are paramount for enhancing situational awareness and significantly diminishing dangerous blind spots on the road.

✅ Maximize your rearward field of vision.
⚠️ Ensure your vehicle doesn't dominate the mirror's view.
❌ Never solely depend on mirrors; blind spots persist.
👀 Always execute a thorough shoulder check before lane changes or overtaking maneuvers.

Optimal mirror configuration combined with diligent shoulder checks equates to a profoundly safer driving experience. 🚘🛣️

28/08/2026

Drivers can travel the length of more than four football pitches while distracted by their car’s touchscreen. According to new research, there is growing concern over the safety of increasingly screen-heavy vehicle interiors. Driver distraction is one issue, but the basic operation of everything f...

28/08/2026

The driver training profession is constantly evolving, making it more important than ever to stay informed.

That’s why MSA Scotland STS brings together expert speakers from across the industry, including the DVSA, to share practical learning, industry insight and valuable updates that can help support your business.

Join us on 1 November at the Castlecary Hotel, Glasgow, for one of the most popular events in the MSA GB calendar. Alongside an excellent speaker programme, you’ll also have the opportunity to reconnect with fellow instructors, share experiences and discuss the issues shaping the profession.

Book your place today:
https://msagb.com/events/msa-scotland-sts-2026/

28/08/2026

How do I know which speed limit applies to me?

If you are unsure of the class of vehicle you are using you should check the class & body type of your vehicle on the V5C Registration Certificate.

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

A HUGE well done today to Sarah for passing her Cat B test in galashiels this afternoon,a first test for the new ford puma too,i wish you well in your onward journey
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26/08/2026

Thank you for all the enquiries,i have booked most of you in but to those 1 or 2 im still waiting for coformation from could you please get back to me ASAP as im now nearly at capacity,
Thank you

26/08/2026

A wee morning in penicuik,now off to gala for the afternoon

19/08/2026

We know. We know. It's still summer. The sun is out. Nobody wants to think about autumn. ☀️
But here's the thing — the best time to check your wipers, battery, lights and tyres is before the nights draw in, not after. 🔧
Save this post while you're enjoying the sunshine and your autumn self will be very grateful. 🍂