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Whether you’re a fully qualified ADI looking to boost your confidence or returning to the profession after a break, our Driving Instructor Refresher Courses at Acorn School of Motoring are designed to support, re-energise, and update your instructional abilities.

As one of Lancashire’s most trusted names in driver education, we proudly offer structured refresher training tailored to suit your level, experience, and career goals. Based in Blackburn, with training available in Darwen, Accrington, and Preston, our courses are ideal for instructors who want to stay sharp, DVSA-compliant, and competitive.

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At Acorn SOM, we’ve been helping people learn to drive — and teach others to drive — for years. Our mission is simple: to create safe, confident, and skilled drivers and instructors.

Our refresher courses for driving instructors are built to reflect the latest DVSA guidance, standards check expectations, and client-centred learning methods. Whether you’re preparing for a Standards Check or just want to rebuild confidence after time away from the job, you’ll receive expert-level coaching with a personal touch.

Who Can Take Refresher Driving Instructor Courses?

Refresher instructor training is ideal for:

Fully qualified ADIs looking to polish their skills
Instructors preparing for an upcoming DVSA Standards Check
ADIs returning to the profession after a career break
Instructors seeking support with nervous or challenging pupils
Drivers switching from manual to automatic instruction
ADIs who want to improve their pass rates and teaching styles

There’s no shame in needing a refresher — in fact, the best instructors are the ones who continue to learn and grow. Our courses are welcoming, non-judgemental, and focused entirely on your goals.

How Refresher Lessons Build Confidence

Driving instruction can be rewarding but also challenging. If you’ve lost your teaching rhythm, feel less confident with modern test routes, or want to update your classroom approach, a refresher course can work wonders.

Here’s how our courses help rebuild confidence:

One-to-one coaching with an experienced trainer
Video analysis and feedback of real lessons
Role-play scenarios and test simulations
Focused work on your weaker areas
DVSA Standards Check preparation
Classroom and on-road assessment support

By the end of your refresher, you’ll feel back in control, aware of the latest DVSA trends, and confident in handling pupils of all levels.

Improve Response to Speeding Vehicles & Road Challenges

Refresher training doesn’t just focus on teaching styles — it’s also about road awareness and modern hazards. Roads have become faster, busier, and more complex. Instructors must be able to handle and explain how to safely navigate:

Speeding or aggressive drivers
Smart motorways
In-car distractions (especially with nervous learners)
Night driving and rural routes
New road layouts or active travel zones

We’ll guide you through modern challenges and help you become an even more prepared and proactive instructor.

What You Will Typically Learn in Your Refresher Driving Lessons

Our refresher instructor course content can be adapted to your needs, but typically includes:

Latest DVSA guidance and test updates
Client-centred learning strategies
Risk management and commentary driving
Vehicle control and coaching techniques
Handling common pupil mistakes
Mock lesson assessments
Feedback and reflection skills
Use of progress sheets and structured planning
Standards Check preparation

You’ll also receive resources and teaching tools to continue your development even after the course ends.

Find Your Driving Instructor Trainer

When you’re refreshing your driving instruction skills, who you learn from makes a big difference.

At Acorn SOM, you’ll be trained by qualified ORDIT-registered trainers who understand what ADIs need — because they’ve walked the same path. We take time to listen to your goals, assess your current abilities, and tailor a plan that works.

Why choose Acorn for refresher training?

Trusted by ADIs across Lancashire
Personalised one-to-one coaching
Affordable, transparent pricing Friendly, supportive teaching style
DVSA-approved and standards-focused
Long history of helping instructors pass their check tests.

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