Your First Badge: What You Need Beyond Becoming an ADI

Whether you’ve just earned your pink badge or you’ve passed Part 3 and picked up your green badge, there’s a chunk of real-world business and professional stuff that no one covers in training. This page try to fill in those gaps.… Read full article

by Chris Bensted, December 12, 2025
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National Association Comparison – NASP & Other Industry Groups

There’s a lot of noise around associations. Some work closely with NASP, some don’t. Some are grassroots, some are commercial. This page gives a clear, fair snapshot of who does what, so ADIs and PDIs can make an informed choice.


NASP Associations (Official Representation)


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by Chris Bensted,
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Driving Test Changes Announced: What the Transport Select Committee Revealed Today

By Chris Bensted & Ian Brett, The DITC

Today’s Transport Select Committee update has confirmed what many of us in the driver training industry have feared – the DVSA will not be meeting its targets for reducing test waiting times any time soon.… Read full article

by Chris Bensted, November 12, 2025
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Loveday Ryder steps down as DVSA CEO

Today’s announcement marks the end of an era for the DVSA. Loveday Ryder has stepped down as Chief Executive after five years in post, leading the agency through what was arguably the toughest period in its history.

Whatever your personal view of DVSA or its leadership, there’s no denying the size of the task she took on.… Read full article

by Chris Bensted, November 11, 2025
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How to Complete Your ADI DBS Check (DVSA Licence Renewal Guide)

A step-by-step guide by The Driving Instructor and Trainers Collective (DITC). Written for UK instructors, in plain English.

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ItemDetails
TypeEnhanced DBS for DVSA ADI/PDI licence renewal
Who needs itAll Approved and Potential Driving Instructors, every 4 years
Where to startGOV.UK
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by Chris Bensted, November 6, 2025

Be Honest. Be Heard. Be Seen.

The DVSA have opened their annual “Working as an ADI” survey. I know what you’re probably thinking – what’s the point? They don’t listen anyway.

And you wouldn’t be alone. Every year, thousands of ADIs roll their eyes, delete the email, and carry on with the day.… Read full article

by Chris Bensted, October 4, 2025
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A New Test Booking System – Progress or Problem?

The DVSA have just announced another step in the long journey to replace the current driving test booking system. The contract has been awarded to Kainos, and work is starting on the new Driver Services Platform (DSP).

In plain English?… Read full article

by Chris Bensted, September 1, 2025
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The Safer Systems Approach

ADIs are part of a bigger system, but we don’t always recognise it – only its failings. Here is an introduction to The Safer Systems Approach, bring all the elements together in support of each other – including us.

Simple Explanation

The Safe System Approach is a smarter way to think about road safety.Read full article

by Chris Bensted, August 16, 2025
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