Podcast Show Notes – Episode 45: Inspire Instructor Training

In this episode of the Inspire Instructor Training Podcast, we dive into key topics that help driving instructors improve their teaching strategies and stay informed about industry developments.

Phil's Thoughts

- Don’t let the pursuit of perfection hinder progress!

- Learn how to focus on *practice over analysis* when teaching bay parking.

- One key improvement per attempt = more effective learning.

- This approach also applies to roundabouts and other driving scenarios.

Drive Mobility & Instructor Survey

- Jacky from Drive Mobility joins us to discuss a crucial survey on disability driver training.

- There’s a high demand for instructors specialising in mobility needs and older drivers.

- Why do some instructors choose not to work in this sector? Let’s explore the barriers.

- Two surveys are available: one for ADIs involved in disability tuition and one for those who are not.

- You can find the survey here,

Click here if YOU ARE NOT currently offering specialist tuition

Click here if YOU ARE already offering specialist tuition

Diana Digs Deeper

- A different approach to instruction—understanding why decisions are made.

- Analysing roundabouts: how shape, incline, and traffic levels affect decision-making.

- The balance between deep analysis and repetition-based practice.

Upcoming Events

📅 Mark your calendars!

- Feb 19 – Zoom: Asking Relevant Questions

- Mar 12 – Zoom: Avoiding Pitfalls for Part 3/Standards Check

- Mar 20 – *We’re Only Human* Workshop

- Mar 22-23 – Meet us at the *Intelligent Instructor Conference*!

- Mar 26 – Zoom: Learning from the Positives

- Mar 27 – Masterclass: Teaching Skills Within Topics

- Apr 24 – Masterclass: Helping Pupils Who Struggle to Articulate Answers

🎧 Tune in now and take your instructing skills to the next level!

On this episode we discuss our new national driving school, aimed at supporting driving instructors across the country.

Book Club: Learning to Drive and Lasagne by Alex Jones

📚 Key Takeaways

✅ Uses lasagne-making as an analogy for learning to drive 🍝🚗

✅ Covers both car control skills and higher-level cognitive aspects

✅ Engaging approach tailored to learners' interests & experiences

✅ Valuable resource for earners, PDIs & experienced ADIs

🔍 Topics Discussed

🛠 Book Concept & Structure:

- Inspired by Alex’s PDI training experiences and a conversation with Chris Bensted

- Focuses on layering skills like a lasagne!

- Covers GDE matrix concepts and psychological aspects of driving

🎯 Who Can Benefit?

- Learner drivers

- Nervous beginners who want a structured approach

- PDIs & ADIs looking for fresh, relatable teaching methods

📘 Bonus Resource: Show Me Tell Me Book

- Companion book for practical vehicle checks 🚦

- Makes "Show Me Tell Me" questions more engaging & memorable

🛒 Want to Read It?

📖 Available on Amazon – Search "Learning to Drive and Lasagna"

https://amzn.eu/d/go1rJZs

📌 Formats: Paperback & Kindle