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Driving School news with A1 Learners. Watch the latest DSA video clips
and keep up to date with us on current driving news. Check back for regular
updates.
This page was updated
03 September, 2010
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If it's important to us as a Driving School then it'll probably be important to you too
When the DSA introduces a new video clip we'll show it here if we think it's appropriate
Did you know that last year (2009) we provided almost 20,000 hours of driving lessons?
With very few complaints - we'll try to do better this year.
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Independent driving and dyslexia?
Margaret Malpas, British Dyslexia Association Chair, has written an article about independent driving
and people with dyslexia.
The forthcoming change to all practical driving tests to include a section of independent driving has
led to a useful and constructive collaboration between the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the
British Dyslexia Association to try and find reasonable adjustments for this element of the test for
those people who have dyslexia.
Read more about
dyslexia
and driving
on the DSA website
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Unqualified Driving Instructors charging full lesson prices?
Trainee driving instructors are allowed to teach for reward before they take their final qualifying exam
but it's a sad fact that fewer than 25% of all trainees qualify.
This means if you are assigned a trainee instructor you have a 75% chance of being taught by a trainee
who will be struck off the Driving Instructor Register for teaching below the minimum standards.
Did your Driving School tell you that you might be taught by an unqualified driving instructor? Did you
ask?
Thankfully A1 Learners only has qualified driving instructors
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DSA Theory Test changes:
The DSA have added, as part of the multiple choice section of the test, a case study which will assess
your understanding of driving theory. However, the multiple choice questions will continue to assess
your subject knowledge The introductory theory test case study will take the form of a scenario, or
short story, on which five questions will be based.
You'll answer these new questions using either the touch screen or mouse.
Now it's about proving you understand
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New learning ideas and following road signs on your own:
A1 now offers our more advanced learner drivers a brand new learning experience. Driving lessons where
you take control. You'll choose from a selection of pre set SAT NAV routes which match your current
ability. As your skills improve the pre set routes will become more and more difficult.
All under the watchful eye of an A1 Learners driving instructor and remember the driving test will soon
expect you to follow a precise route on your own. Ask your A1 Driving Instructor for more details. These
hourly driving lessons carry a £1 supplement
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Driving Lessons in Scotland:
A1 Learners is now bringing that same high quality driving lesson programme experienced for many years
in East London and Essex to Scotland. Covering western areas at the start with our main location in
Largs.
Our partner Brian will offer fine quality driving lessons using our winning formula: qualified
instructors and first class customer service already enjoyed by our existing English customers
