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Teaching the driving instructors.

C J Beynon1

  • 1Banstead Place Mobility Centre, Surrey, Great Britain

International Disability Studies
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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Driving instructor training courses at Banstead Place Mobility Centre have equipped 150 instructors with skills to teach disabled drivers. This initiative enhances mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities across the British Isles.

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Area of Science:

  • Mobility Training
  • Special Education
  • Driver Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Banstead Place Mobility Centre has offered specialized 3-day courses for driving instructors over the last 5 years.
  • These courses focus on equipping instructors with the necessary skills to effectively teach disabled individuals how to drive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact and reach of specialized driver training for instructors teaching disabled individuals.
  • To document the number of instructors trained and their subsequent registration.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of 3-day intensive training courses for driving instructors.
  • Focus on adaptive driving techniques and teaching methodologies for disabled learners.
  • Establishment of a National Register for qualified instructors.

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Main Results:

  • 150 driving instructors have successfully completed the training courses.
  • These trained instructors are now listed on the National Register.
  • The program has been operational for 5 years, indicating sustained effort.

Conclusions:

  • The training program at Banstead Place Mobility Centre has successfully increased the number of qualified instructors capable of teaching disabled drivers.
  • The National Register serves as a valuable resource for identifying instructors skilled in adaptive driving instruction.
  • The initiative contributes to improved accessibility and independence for disabled individuals seeking driving qualifications.