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ADIs have a value long after the L-test
Mike Yeomans
MSA GB North East
Seasons greetings to all, and a big thank
you to the members of MSA North East
for their support during this last year.
What an interesting year we have all
had – and what an interesting year we
have to come, too, with a new head to
the DVSA, changes to Standards Check
procedures and the way we go about our
every day business.
In the North East we are keen to help
ADIs get the best out of the situations we
face. We are running courses to help
members to connect more and receive
up-to-date information from NASP and
MSA GB.
In the North East we have several
non-ADI members who have joined so
they can tap into our knowledge on road
safety issues and to enhance their ability
to deliver diversion schemes and work
with company drivers on risk
assessments.
Increasingly I find many ADIs are
diversifying their work from the
traditional route of learner driver licence
acquisition. They are taking on the
training of other ADIs through ORDIT, or
helping companies with fleets manage
the transition to electric vehicles, or
simply offering training and guidance on
the best methods to keep the driving
workforces safe. I guess it is the next
step after the ‘L’ test.
As currently the graduated driving
licence is not being pursued by the UK
government, many driver trainers are
continuing to press on with encouraging
ex-students to take further training, and
looking to work with the organisations
they themselves work for.
Here within the North East region we
can help with those developments;
guidance is always available for getting
the best out of the ADI business.
An ADI is not JUST an ADI. A
professional ADI is mentor, confidante
and imparter of knowledge, someone
who keeps people safe on our roads for
life. From L-test to buses and lorries,
from tanks to off-roaders, we are pivotal
in imparting the best and safest
knowledge. Never undervalue your place
in the industry; remember, there are
many opportunities to enhance and to
sell your skills.
So, regardless of the rough year many
of us have had, we are still vital, and it
really can be and will be an exciting year
to come.
MSA GB North East CPD meeting and
AGM, October 29
There was a reasonable turn out for our
North East AGM at the very end of
October and as you’ll probably guess,
lots of questions on the situation for ADIs
on the second lockdown.
We were grateful to MSA GB National
Chairman Peter Harvey MBE for leading
the response. He was quick to answer
questions and gave those meeting us on
Zoom a detailed update on the industry
changes, from waiting rooms to
Standards Checks and all the other
concerns that ADIs have at this moment
in time.
At the AGM, presided over by the MSA
GB Deputy National Chairman Geoff
Little, the 2020 committee were
re-elected for 2021. We are looking
forward to the National Conference in
March 2021 when the positions will be
ratified.
CONTACT
To comment on this article, or provide
updates from your area, contact
Mike at chair.ne@msagb.com
Christmas Greetings...
from MSA GB Greater London to all MSA members.
This is the moment you share time, enjoy and be happy with
your family.
My committee and I wishing you all a Merry Christmas, and
let’s hope for peace on Earth.
Tom Kwok, MSA GB Greater London Chairman
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