Newslink April marketing special

Contents
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Young riders targeted
in Spring campaign
The National Young Rider Forum has
launched a new social media campaign to
support young motorbikers this Spring – 10
Spotting the
danger zones on a
commentary
drive: pg 34
34
Heartbreaking film gets to truth
of young driver casualties
A new film by the BBC has been hailed a
game-changer in the way it confronts the
consequences of dangerous driving – 12
Taking a test in a non-ADI car:
does it make a difference?
Finally, MSA GB gets to the truth of whether
having dual controls on a driving test makes
any difference to pass rates – 14
Learner harrassment is getting
worse, new poll finds
81% of learners have faced aggression from
other road users while on a lesson – and their
ADIs say it’s getting worse – 16
Enhanced CPD: why it matters and
how it helps
Neil Wightman continues his series of
articles on the advantages ADIs can gain
from taking CPD – 33
The NHS needs your help –
in learning to park
An enforced hospital stay has John Lomas
asking, who teaches doctors and nurses to
park like that...! – 38
An ADI on holiday... is still an ADI,
says Brian Thomson
Even during a spot of RnR in Gran Canaria,
Brian Thomson can’t stop thinking about
driver training –40
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