Instructor Information & Advice
The is a general area for the mighty driveJohnson’s driving instructors and anyone curious or interested in joining us.
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General Information
- How to manage your pupil’s driving test expectationsTips and best practice on how to manage your pupils’ expectations about being ready for their test.
- Instructor ResourcesHere is a list of useful resources for newly qualified instructors.
- How to set up Sat Nav routes for the new driving testHow to set up your sat nav so you can save routes and more.
- Must dos and tips for starting outClick the link for lots of ongoing tips and advice for starting out.
- Insurance BrokersHere is a list of insurance brokers and their phone numbers.
- Learning CentreHere you can find everything that helps your learners including all lessons subject, videos, driving dictionary and more.
- Basic tips before taking your pupil for their driving testHere’s a few must do’s 1 hour before you take your pupil into the driving test centre.
- Why it pays to be likeableWhatever profession you are in, whether a school teacher, fire fighter or a car salesman, it pays to be likeable.
- How to build your pass rate upTips and advice on how to manage pupils booking their test and how to prepare them.
- Driving Test Centre Phone NumbersA list of the UK Driving Test Centres and their phone numbers.
- How to retain your pupils and keep them inspired all the way to test
- What to do if you have a car accidentWhen you have a car accident, it is important to collect information about those involved and the scene of the accident. Here are some steps to follow.
- How to claim money back for a cancelled theory or driving testIn the event the DVSA cancel your driving or theory test, you are entitled to claim expenses. Find out how to do this here.
- GDPR law for driving instructorsFind out about the GDPR and how to protect yourself as a driving instructor and as a business.
- Buy or lease a car for driving tuitionThe big debate – lease a teaching vehicle or buy one?
- Why your clutch may need replacing earlier than normalReasons why your clutch may burn out too quickly and what you can do to prevent it.
- How to apply for a second trainee licenceIn some circumstances a second licence may be granted to a PDI.
- iPads/Tablets in lessons – use of instructor apps and technologyUse of instructor apps and technology is great way to help learners develop their thinking and more.
- Gap insurance for driving instructors – is it worth it?Gap insurance for driving instructors may benefit you especially if you have taken out a loan on the car.
- Make a car accident claimIf you’ve had a non-fault accident, you can notify us and make a personal injury claim here.
- Don’t let your car accident claim go 50/50We have many instructors who, unfortunately, are involved in a non-fault car accident and their claim has gone 50/50.
- Saving and investing for the futureAnthony shares his best advice and tips on saving/investing your money.
- Is it a good time to start teaching in an automatic vehicle?Since the Government announced that the sale of new petrol/diesel vehicles would end in 2030, many instructors wonder whether they should now start teaching in an automatic vehicle. We aim to answer that question here.
- DVSA Business PlansView the business plans released by the DVSA since 2017.
- Is driving instructor insurance expensive?Here you can see how much you should expect to pay for driving instructor insurance and how you can find the best prices.
- Fit and proper investigations with the DVSAThis article was written to help you understand how easy it is to be removed from the ADI register when it comes to inappropriate behaviour.
- Driving instructors receiving points on driving licence – what should you do?This article was written to help you understand what you should do if you receive six points on your licence.
Specific to driveJohnson’s
- Partial Postcodes
- Why do we ask our instructors to use driveJohnson’s branding?
- Standards Check Advice/Lesson Plans and moreYou should receive a standards check within 6-9 months of passing your part 3, here we share lots of advice/lesson plans and more – exclusive to driveJohnson’s instructors.
- Setting up the Portal App
- How to stay busy during quiet timesHere are some rules and advice on how to stay busy during the quieter times of year as an instructor.
- A day in the life of a driveJohnson’s Booking Co-ordinatorMatthew Leeden pops into the office and learns what life in the driveJohnson’s office is like. We share ideas on how to improve and work together better.
- Instructor Portal App Help & GuidesGuides and how-tos to help you use the Instructor Portal app.
- DVSA strike update, test waiting times and how to succeed!Find out more about the latest DVSA strikes and how to succeed by providing an excellent service to your pupils.
