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Unlike a webinar or traditional industry podcast, we'll be pulling together leading figures in their fields to discuss, dissect and debate key issues for driver and rider trainers. Known as a Motormouth myself and not afraid of a bit of ruck, we'll be asking challenging questions and discussing challenging views with people who like to challenge the status quo. We'll either have you shouting at your screen or cheering us on! I'll be joined by established and well-known figures or organisations in or impacting our world - but also those new on the scene, so we get a good mix of experienced insights and fresh viewpoints.

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PDIs: Will You Thrive, Just Survive, or Dive?

February 27, 2026 • Carly Brookfield • Season 3 • Episode 6

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Will PDIs thrive, just survive, or ultimately leave the industry?

In this recorded Motormouth webinar, we examine the surge in trainee licence applications and what it means for the profession in 2026. With more PDIs entering the market, is there enough pupil demand to sustain them? Is mentoring keeping pace? And are trainees being equipped to build resilient, professional businesses, or simply trained to pass Part 3?

Our panel, Ian Lavell, Fiona Taylor, Lee Jowett and Nicky Harris, share honest insights from mentoring, behavioural science, coaching and driving school management. Hosted by Graham Hooper of the DIA, this session offers practical challenge and clear thinking for PDIs, ADIs and trainers focused on long-term success.