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On the 14th of July 2017, Caitlin was killed as a passenger in a fatal road traffic collision on a rural road in Cumbria, at the young age of 18.

Today I'm joined by Caitlin's mum, Sharron, the voice behind Caitlin's Campaign and the push for Graduated Driving Licences.

You can find Sharron on LinkedIn

Find out more from Caitlin's Campaign here. (This is the correct link)

Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.

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For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each competency, so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
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Topics on this month's Green Room include:

• The associations
• Loveday's letter and poor response
• Driving instructor Day

There's also quite an impressive 7-minute rant from me, regular guest Chri Bensted despairs at the current plight of Part 3 tests, and we look at the influx of ex-examiners and ponder if they're having a positive effect.

Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.

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Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each competency, so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...

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Professor Gemma Briggs, Head of Discipline and Professor of Applied Cognitive Psychology joins me to discuss distracted driving, particularly using hands-free phones. We also delve into why multitasking isn't a thing, self-enhancement bias, and how to get the message across.

You can contact Gemma - [email protected]

Reach the Open University here

Access the online interactive activity on OpenLearn here

Season 7 of The Instructor Podcast is sponsored by Bright Coaching - A training company for Approved Driving Instructors and Trainers.

Sign up for The Instructor Podcast Newsletter

Follow The Instructor Podcast WhatsApp channel

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each competency, so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie, Client Centred Learning, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and more...

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It's the 4th edition of Six 4 Sixty and the wonderful ADI Avengers have sixty seconds to answer a series of questions. Your Avengers are:

• Lee Spary
• Phil Cowley
• Neil Wightman
• Bob Morton
• Chris Bensted
• Emma Cottington

This episode was recorded live in The Instructor Podcast Facebook group

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For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

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• And be sure to check out the DITC

And why doesn't the road safety sector embrace us?

It's a fascinating question that I'm hoping to answer on this season of The Instructor Podcast, kicking off today with RoadPeace's Director of Communications, Rebecca Morris, as we discuss:

• The role of RoadPeace
• How driving instructors can utilise RoadPeace resources
• Why we shouldn't use the term accident to describe a collision

I'm also joined by Stewart Lochrie for a brief chat as we take a more general look at road safety with driving tuition. 

I'm delighted to welcome Bright Coaching on board as the sponsor for Season 7. 

You can find out more about Bright coaching here.  

Access RoadPeace resources here.  

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

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March 8th is International Women's Day* so we have a very special episode to inspire inclusion featuring friends of the show Laura Joyce and Sarah Baldock along with Debbie Hudson.

The theme of this year's IWD is to Inspire Inclusion and you can find more information here.

You can find more from today's hosts here:

Laura 

Sarah 

Debbie 

*For those asking, International Men's Day is November 19th

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

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• And be sure to check out the DITC

This month on the Green Room we're taking a look at the problem PDIs are facing booking part two and three tests, as well as looking at ways that ADIs can help the situations. 

Plus we take a look at all the latest news and hot topics. 

This month's guests are Chris Bensted and Laura Morris. 

Driving Instructor to Vision Zero 

One-Minute Tips for Driving Instructors 

The DITC 

GoGreen 

ADI WalkBack 

Loveday's Blog 

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

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• And be sure to check out the DITC

We're mid-month, so it's time for another bonus 'Short Lesson' as I take a key moment from a previous episode to give you a bite-sized chunk of information and inspiration. 

Today we venture way back to Season Two and hear from Simon Hartley as he shares the characteristics behind success, and why driving instructors shouldn't shy away from the important role they play. 

Listen to the full episode here.  

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

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• And be sure to check out the DITC

On August 3rd I hosted the first-ever Instructor Podcast Meginar which featured 9 awesome speakers delivering 20-minute presentations. To watch the video, head over to The Instructor Facebook group, but if you'd like to check out the audio, here you go, 3 hours of free personal and professional development.

This is unedited audio in it's original format.

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For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

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• And be sure to check out the DITC

The second part of our review of 2023 is here for your listening pleasure.

Here's part two of my conversation with Chris Benstead, Stewart Lochrie, and Tom Stenson.

You can find more from the guys here:

Chris

Stewart

Tom

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/

For additional content and exclusive discounts, be sure to check out our Premium subscription - Here you'll find lots of extra content, including:

• Episodes on the Standards check and how to break down each individual competency so you're fully aware of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform.
• Exclusive shows with industry leaders including Bob Morton, San Harper, and Kev & Tracey Field.
• Live 'Expert Sessions' on industry-specific topics including; How to teach roundabouts.
• As a member, you'll also receive exclusive discounts for GoRoadie Pro, Client Centred learning training, The ADI/PDI Doctor, and The Guild of Mindful Driver Trainers.

The Instructor Podcast uses a variety of social media channels, including a Facebook group. You can join the group or follow us on the following platforms:

• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
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• YouTube
• And be sure to check out the DITC