Item 5
B+E training was raised by DIDU chairman Barry Kenward. It centred round the 1988 Road Traffic Act and who is allowed to instructor for money or monies worth in a car towing a trailer? He stated that under the Act he considered that you needed to be an ADI and we need to have greater clarity with regards to this matter. It was pointed out that the problem arises because when the driving categories were changed in 1997 the 1988 RTA was not amended and this is where the anomaly arises.
This matter would be referred to DSA registrar however it is really a legal matter and needs referring to government lawyers, or there needs to be test case therefore setting precedence.
Item 6
It was decided that one meeting per year was insufficient and suggestions were made for quarterly meetings and possibly skype teleconference call later this year. It was suggest that a further face to face meeting to take place February time next year The Driving Instructors Branch of Unite the Union offered to host this meeting in their Nottingham offices.
Item 7
The DSA have consulted with charities and the national association over making the theory test more accessible to those with special educational needs. The national association recommended to names who happen to be ADI who have the knowledge and expertise to assist. These have attended meeting with the DSA at Nottingham. The problem has arisen because the DSA pay the charity representatives expenses for attending the meetings but don’t pay the tow names suggested by the national association. What we would like is a level playing field for all. Ether pay all attendees expenses or none. This was to be suggested to the DSA.
AOB
As always at these meeting time runs out before all the items are covered. The morning meeting over ran, so there was no time for AOB.