Surepass Driving Instructor Training

Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin, under Driving Instructor, Driving Tips.

Surepass Driving Instructor Training Courses

For over 14 years now, Surepass driving school has been providing driving instructor training courses across the country. The company is on the Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers, which ensures DSA learning standards are maintained. That’s one of the reasons the driving school enjoys one of the best pass rates in the UK – 90%, a whopping 67% better performance than the national average.

What can be more reliable than other people’s experiences? So as you search for driving instructor courses, check for internet forum discussions about Surepass.

Surepass adopted a variety of driving instructor training courses to better suit instructors’ needs and means. Below are short descriptions of choices available.

Group Instructor Training Course

If you are the kind of person who likes to study in a group then this course is ideal. The pack includes a 14 day trial offer (which means you can cancel your course for any reason), Part 1 home study pack, 2 days Part 2 training, Part 3 study material and 6 days Part 3 training.

2 days Part 2 training involves 2 x 7 hours in car training over one month period. 6 days Part 3 training includes 4 x 7 hours in car training and 2 x 6 hours classroom training sessions. You can use all your hours the week before your Part 3 test or distribute it over a month.

Group Instructor Training Course costs £800.

One To One Instructor Training Courses

Basically, one to one instructor training courses are geared towards people who prefer tailored tuition and look for extra benefits. Surepass provides three types of individual training courses – silver, gold and platinum. You will receive a standard training course plus benefits such as cash back and a guaranteed pass.

Cash back is an option available to fully qualified driving instructors who take out a franchise with Surepass. The cash back is returned in the form of a credit to the driving instructors franchise account. Cash back starts from £100, £500 and £1000 options available under Silver, Gold and Platinum choices respectively.

One of the extra benefits of the Platinum course is the guaranteed pass. It allows you to receive the Silver course as many times as you need, if you have failed to qualify as a driving instructor within 2 years of passing the first exam.

What will your costs be?

Silver – £1490
Gold – £1990
Platinum – £2490

Consider these fees as you go shopping for your driving instructor training courses.

For more information visit the Surepass website
Learn about what instructors who actually trained with Surepass have to say. http://www.drivertrainingtoday.co.uk/

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The Importance of Insurance for Driving Schools

Posted on August 27th, 2010 by admin, under Driving Research and Statistics, Driving Schools.

The number of vehicles on our roads is growing by the year. Every single day, more and more budding drivers are booking lessons with their instructors, eager to be part of the vehicular revolution. However, there is also a down side to all of this; the more cars that we have on our roads, the more accidents will occur…

Anyone who makes their living by teaching others how to drive will be fully aware of the many hazards on our roads. Tailgating, speeding and overtaking on bends are all frighteningly common problems. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how gooda driver you are, if you are unlucky enough to meet someone driving their vehicle recklessly, then you may well be involved in a collision. Even driving instructors will need to make car and accident claims if they are in the wrong place at the wrong time!

And this is why it is so important to have a good standard of protection in place. Many people will simply see insurance as being a legal requirement and a rather expensive necessity; but this is an unhealthy way to think. In the wake of an accident, the quality of your cover really can make all the difference to how quickly you are able to get your life back on track. And if you run your own driving school, then this will be doubly important! For a driving instructor, a car is the singularly most important item to have. And if it is off the road, then your income will immediately grind to a halt.

Of course, anyone will want their vehicle repaired/replaced as quickly as possible after an accident, but if your livelihood depends on it, then it is so much more serious. Some insurance companies will deal with claims far quicker than others and it is well worth looking around. This is where the internet proves to be very useful; not only can we use it to get quotes, but it will also provide us with plenty of information about each insurer!

Many people will make the mistake of trying to find the very cheapest insurance, but this is often a bad idea. There are plenty of companies out there who will offer you cover for a really low price, but at what other cost? Just how comprehensive will your policy be? And how quickly will they deal with any claims? Finding the right insurance isn’t simply about tracking down the lowest quote, there is far more to it all than that.

We all like to find ourselves a bargain whenever we can, but vehicle insurance is very much an exception. So save your ‘penny-pinching’ for other products and concentrate on the quality of your cover instead! Your vehicle is very important to you and keeping it adequately protected is of paramount importance; especially if you are using it to shape the drivers of tomorrow!

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AXA Respect On The Road

Posted on August 27th, 2010 by admin, under Latest News.

AXA Car Insurance has launched Respect On The Road campaign aimed at bringing good manners and respect back to British roads. The campaign targets young inexperienced drivers and those who fail to control themselves while driving.

Anyone who has driven on our roads will know that a lot of drivers out there suffer from road rage and lack of respect for other road users. This lack of respect induces stress and frustration, which can be eventually a cause of car accidents. That’s why AXA Respect On The Road campaign is so important.

AXA put together a dedicated website to promote the campaign. It features driver surveys, videos and ‘I respect the road‘ blog. AXA is trying to encourage the public to discuss the issue of disrespect on the roads and see what can be done about it.

One of the latest driver surveys carried out as part of the campaign helped to find out what drivers think of as the most disrespectful things one driver can do to another. Honking in anger was reported to be the most inconsiderate thing. Half of drivers surveyed reported they felt stressed when other drivers press their horn, especially at the traffic lights. Interestingly, Fiat Punto was voted as the car with the most stress-inducing horn.

Visit AXA website  https://www.axarespectontheroad.com to get more information about the campaign, take part in surveys and share your experiences and comments. Let’s help bring respect back to our roads.

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Making Sure Your Test Vehicle Is Suitable

Posted on August 24th, 2010 by admin, under Driving Instructor, Driving Test.

Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has issued a notice on using space saver tyres on the learner driver cars during the practical driving test. The notice was prompted by increasing number of complaints from candidates whose test didn’t go ahead because their cars were fitted with space saver tyres. That also means they lost their driving test fee.

While it’s become a common feature for modern car manufacturers to use space saver tyres, Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) guideline clearly states that the tyre cannot be fitted to a leaner driver car. Following DSA notice we feel it necessary to remind all driving instructors and their pupils of essential vehicle safety requirements at the driving test.

1. Vehicle recall 
   DSA may prevent a candidate from taking practical driving test when the car is subject to a manufacturer recall or safety notice. If the recall occurs, the car automatically becomes unsuitable for the test unless a candidate provides evidence showing the test car has been checked and rectification is not necessary. If you car does need remedial work, you should rebook your driving test.
2. Electronically operated parking brakes 
   It is one of the key driving skills to be able to coordinate the gas, clutch and parking brakes control, which a candidate should demonstrate on the driving test. Electronically operated parking brakes make it much easier to handle so the test cars with electronic handbrakes are not suitable for the test.
3. Space saver tyres 
   You should ensure the test vehicle is fitted with the same size tyre on the same axle and that tyres are not speed rated. No space saver tyres permitted!

A test car should also be fitted with a speedometer that measures in mph and km/h, L-plates on the front and rear, a passenger head restraint, an interior mirror and seatbelt for the examiner.

Good luck on your driving test!

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Everything You Should Know About Independent Driving

Posted on August 24th, 2010 by admin, under Driving Test.

Driving Instructor Training blog continues to update you on what’s happening in the industry. From Monday the 4th October, the changes to the driving test as part of DSA’s Learning to Drive Programme come into effect. Candidates will be asked to drive independently for about ten minutes following directions, traffic signs or a combination of both.

The reason behind the introduction of this part to the practical driving test is to assess the competence of a learner driver to handle driving through the route independently. Please, be aware that it is not to assess your ability to remember directions. If you get lost, it won’t be considered as a driving fault as long as your driving is safe.

If you do go off the pre-determined route, your examiner will help you find your way back. You may also ask the examiner to remind directions while driving. This new section is not expected to add to the driving test duration.

Good luck on your driving test!

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