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AIMS

1. To ensure that pupils receive the best possible standards of training at all times.
2. To maintain and enhance the good name of the driving training profession.
3. To promote Road Safety and good standards of driver training at all times
4. To promote Dialogue between members and the governing bodies (DSA Driving Test Examiners ect.).
5. Arrange and promote meetings of interest to members.
6. Organise social activities for the members and their families.

Peterborough Driving Instructors Social Club

(Incorporating Peterborough Driving Instructors Association)

History
Prior to 1964 the Driving Instruction Industry was unregulated although many instructors belonged to trade associations such as the M.S.A. (founded in 1935 just before the introduction of the Driving Test).

Members agreed to abide by a strict code of conduct of both Professional and Ethical tuition. Also in 1935 with the introduction of the Driving Test the R.A.C. formed the R.A.C. Register of Instructors to establish the first partially recognised qualification for Driving Instructors. Entry was subject to approval of references followed by passing a practical examination of both driving and instructional abilities.

In 1964 the Ministry of Transport (MoT) introduced a voluntary register, which became compulsory in 1970 (MoT ADI). Control of the register passed to the Department of Environment and Instructors became known as DoE ADI. Control was then passed back to the DoT and Instructors became known as DTpADI. In 1990 the Driving Standards Agency assumed control and later changed to the current title of DSA ADI(car).

Before the Register became compulsory the MoT announced that they would be introducing a separate theory test for learner drivers (it only took 31 years to arrive) and it would probably have to be class room based. It was at this time 1965 that about a dozen local Driving Instructors got together at the Cock Inn Werrington to see if they could arrange some premises to deliver the proposed theory test which they could share. Amongst those present were John Oakley, Mick Chapman, Ron Merrison, Cliff Bird,Dave Power and Ken Wakefield. Knowing that they would need money for such a project they decided the best way to raise it, and to bind them together, was to arrange a series of social events in which they and their families could participate. So P.D.I.S.C. was formed. Meeting were later moved to the White Hart in Fletton then to the Ukrainian Club in Dogsthrope. When it closed we moved to Dogs Thorpe Fire Station and later to the Burghley Club then to Peterborough Sports and Leisure, Then moved to Perkins Sports and social Club, Oxney Rd Eastfield. We have now re-located to The Parkway club on maskew Ave near PC World.

CAN YOU HELP FELLOW ADI's:

If you have a spare tuition vehicle that you would be willing to loan or hire out in an emergency,Do you have spare dual controls you would like to sell,Do you have surplus training aids you no longer need or wish to sell on, why not let us know what it is you have and what you would like in return for it.........so long as it is to do with driver training we will post it on the gallery page contact malcolm with details

Christmas Dinner

This years Christmas Dinner will be held on

Saturday 18th December at

The Blue Bell in Werrington

7.00 for 7.30 sitting

2 course meal £12.00 per person