The Instructor

This Halloween, Lee Jowett, Mick Knowles, Stewart Lochrie and Tom Stenson join me for a frank discussion about driving instruction and what it means to call ourselves a profession.After sharing their favourite horror films, we tackle:The value driving instructors bring to learners and road safety.Concerns about scripted Part 3 lessons and PDI training.Who should train instructors, and what qualifications they should need.Public perceptions, professional standards and taking responsibility for change.Developing instructors who are better than us.Expect humour, disagreement and challenging questions about the future of our profession, alongside a simple takeaway: keep learning and aim to be better tomorrow than you are today.Join the NJCFind out more about BrightFind out more about KIT🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium MembershipIf you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you.👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up hereGet the Workbook for selected EpisodeWhen you join the email list, you’ll get a custom workbook to help you reflect, take action, and apply each episode’s message to your real-world lessons. Plus, weekly tips that actually make a difference.Sign up for The Instructor email📲 Stay Connected via WhatsAppQuick insight, links to key industry documents, and a prize giveaway on Mondays.Join the channel: whatsapp-link.comThe 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:FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTube

What should PDI training prepare you for beyond passing Part 3?In this session, Stefan Solomenca takes over the interviewer’s chair to question Terry about the quality of instructor training, why new instructors can feel unprepared, and what needs to change.They explore risk management, knowing your teaching areas, understanding the person behind the wheel, and the limitations of training that focuses on passing a test. Terry also shares lessons from his own early mistakes and discusses how reflection and ongoing development can help instructors raise their standards.For anyone choosing a trainer, supporting PDIs, or reviewing their own practice, the conversation offers practical points to consider, including communication, observing lessons, and researching your options before committing.🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium MembershipIf you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you.👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up hereGet the Workbook for selected EpisodeWhen you join the email list, you’ll get a custom workbook to help you reflect, take action, and apply each episode’s message to your real-world lessons. Plus, weekly tips that actually make a difference.Sign up for The Instructor email📲 Stay Connected via WhatsAppQuick insight, links to key industry documents, and a prize giveaway on Mondays.Join the channel: whatsapp-link.comThe 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:FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTube

Thinking about becoming a driving instructor? Or already working your way through the PDI process?In this special episode, Terry is joined by Emma Cottington and Tom Stenson for a comprehensive look at what it really takes to become an ADI.They explore the Part 1, 2 and 3 process, why training shouldn’t simply be about passing tests, blended training, choosing the right trainer, and whether a trainee licence is right for you.The conversation also tackles the minimum 40 hours of training, gaining real teaching experience, training costs, franchise agreements, going independent, running your own business and the importance of continued development.Whether you’re considering becoming an instructor or already somewhere along the journey, this episode is designed to help you ask better questions, avoid common pitfalls and make more informed decisions.🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium MembershipIf you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you.👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up hereGet the Workbook for selected EpisodeWhen you join the email list, you’ll get a custom workbook to help you reflect, take action, and apply each episode’s message to your real-world lessons. Plus, weekly tips that actually make a difference.Sign up for The Instructor email📲 Stay Connected via WhatsAppQuick insight, links to key industry documents, and a prize giveaway on Mondays.Join the channel: whatsapp-link.comThe 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:FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTube

What makes a driving lesson fun, and does fun always mean games and laughter?In this first Monday Night Live, Terry Cook is joined by Tom Stenson to explore how instructors can make lessons more enjoyable, engaging and effective. They discuss the importance of energy, enthusiasm and engagement, as well as how rapport and client-centred learning help us understand what each pupil actually enjoys.The conversation also covers creative lesson ideas, involving pupils in decisions, learning outside the car and making activities between lessons more interesting.Not every pupil wants games, and not every lesson needs to be hilarious.Sometimes, fun simply means being involved, making progress and leaving the car feeling positive.🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium MembershipIf you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you.👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up hereGet the Workbook for selected EpisodeWhen you join the email list, you’ll get a custom workbook to help you reflect, take action, and apply each episode’s message to your real-world lessons. Plus, weekly tips that actually make a difference.Sign up for The Instructor email📲 Stay Connected via WhatsAppQuick insight, links to key industry documents, and a prize giveaway on Mondays.Join the channel: whatsapp-link.comThe 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:FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTube

In this remastered From the Vault session, Terry Cook is joined by trainer Chris Bensted to explore the third standards check competency: was the practice area suitable?They examine why suitability is less about finding the “perfect” location and more about matching the environment to the pupil’s needs, ability and goals in the moment. Chris explains how to choose a reliable pupil, plan around test-centre constraints, adapt when circumstances change and communicate openly with the enforcement officer.It’s a practical, refreshingly straightforward conversation for ADIs and PDIs who want to simplify the 17 competencies and deliver a responsive, effective lesson under pressure.🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes - Join the Premium MembershipIf you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond, this is the stuff no one else is giving you.👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up hereGet the Workbook for selected EpisodeWhen you join the email list, you’ll get a custom workbook to help you reflect, take action, and apply each episode’s message to your real-world lessons. Plus, weekly tips that actually make a difference.Sign up for The Instructor email📲 Stay Connected via WhatsAppQuick insight, links to key industry documents, and a prize giveaway on Mondays.Join the channel: whatsapp-link.comThe 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:FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTube