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Highland and Island Driving Instructors Association Timeline
22nd February 2022
The Highland Driving Instructors Association was formed with the goal to create a sense of community and pursue mutual interests in the driver training industry within the highlands.
The committee was made up of Chair - Jeff Widdison, Secretary -Ramsay Bell, Treasurer - Ronnie Johnston
Annual Membership Fee of £20 was set
16th June 2022
First training day is facilitated in the Highlands by Andrew Love and Stewart Lochrie from the ADI National Joint Council and attended by members of the association.
21st June 2022
Membership reaches 39
21st September 2022
First DVSA Surgery held by Mark Neill, Area, Test Centre Manager where members of the association were free to ask any questions they may have about the driving test, examiners and anything else.
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Blue Light Day - Malcom from Police Scotland presented the New Driver Early Intervention Scheme to the association & Scottish Ambulance Service presented a Blue Light Awareness presentation.
Tuesday 21st February 2023
Malcolm Smith, DVSA Enforcement Officer and William Davidson, DVSA ADI Manager were invited for a surgery related to Part 3 and Standards Checks where once again, members were able to freely ask questions about the testing and what they could expect.
Friday 14th April 2023
Innes Macdonald presented Standards Check Workshop where members of the association could get to grips with the expectations of instructors for the perspective of an experienced ORDIT trainer as well as learn a little about the DVSA's interest in mindfulness.
Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Diane Hall and Chris Hall from L of a Way to Drive presented the Test Nerves & Anxiety Workshop. Attendees were treated to a glace into human psychology as well as how to deal with nerves, stress and anxiety whilst driving.
4th November 2023
Big Learner Relay - Organised by members of the HIDIA driving committee, Inverness held its own relay for Children in Need and a tribute to Lou Walsh
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