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Terry Cook and Josh Holleran dive deep into their top online resources for driving instructors, sharing insights that can help elevate your teaching game.

They explore a variety of tools, from Canva for creating eye-catching visuals to GoDaddy for establishing a professional online presence with your own website.

With a sprinkle of humour, they discuss the significance of utilizing platforms like CoPilot and Confident Drivers to connect with students and enhance road safety. As they wrap up, listeners are encouraged to explore these resources to not only improve their skills but also to contribute to a safer driving community.

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Takeaways:

• Canva is a powerful tool for driving instructors to create professional-looking marketing materials quickly and easily.
• Using a dedicated business bank account is essential for managing finances as a driving instructor.
• The Honest Truth app offers road safety videos that can spark important conversations with students.
• The ADAS Knowledge Hub provides valuable insights into modern vehicle technologies for instructors and students alike.
• Open University offers free courses that can enhance your knowledge and teaching skills as a driving instructor.
• Social media is a free and effective way to promote your driving school and connect with potential students.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• My Drive Time
• Canva
• GoDaddy