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Now that we find ourselves in another lockdown, Engage will continue to provide support in any way we can


Figures published by Merseyside and Cheshire Police forces highlight the extent of the issue of drink and drug driving among 17-25 year-olds.

Despite there being less traffic on the roads as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic - 28 people were still killed in road collisions in Cheshire in 2020

The latest Covid-19 lockdown has once again brought driving lessons to a halt - and raised lots of questions

GEM Motoring Assist is urging anyone supervising a learner driver to ensure they are fully aware of the rules and responsibilities faced while in the passenger seat.

A new national THINK! publicity campaign is urging young drivers on essential journeys to ‘be the mate who won’t speed’

Roads minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton has said the Government is not progressing work on GDL.

A short film aimed at young drivers has been launched to promote mindful driving

Road users across Merseyside are being encouraged to ‘take the pledge’ to be safer and more responsible when using the region’s roads.

Merseyside Police and Merseyside Road Safety Partnership recently joined forces as part of this year’s Project EDWARD (Every Day Without a Road Death).

The number of 17-24 year-olds killed in reported road traffic collisions decreased in 2019, continuing the general year-on-year downward trend.


The debate about whether to introduce graduated driver licencing (GDL) continues, with MPs hearing from a number of academics during a recent evidence session.

A presentation about the Engage initiative features as part of the line-up of a month-long road safety festival, in which driving instructors are being invited to participate.

A provider of young driver insurance has warned the UK could face a shortage of driving instructors over the coming years.

The second edition of the ADINJC & Intelligent Instructor Conference & Expo will take place at the Heart of England Conference Centre, Coventry, on 25 April 2021.


A new online e-learning course that deals with impairment by alcohol and drugs is now available for ADIs to complete in their own time.


A new online e-learning course that deals with impairment by alcohol and drugs is now available for ADIs to complete in their own time.


A new online e-learning course that deals with impairment by alcohol and drugs is now available for ADIs to complete in their own time.


With pubs, bars and restaurants able to open from 4 July, Cheshire’s emergency services are urging motorists not to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs

Driving instructors operating in some of the region’s bigger towns and cities could find themselves coming across electric scooters on the road for the first time in the coming weeks.

Having been suspended since March, the resumption of driving lessons on 4 July will have come as welcome news to ADIs across the country


Driving instructors who are members of the Engage scheme are being invited to join an online meeting later this month

What should a learner driver do if their theory or practical test has been cancelled because of the Covid-19?


Driving instructors are being encouraged to support a nationwide campaign which asks all road users to help reduce the strain on the emergency services during the coronavirus pandemic.


The Government has reiterated the importance of keeping vehicles in a roadworthy condition, after granting owners a six-month exemption from MOT testing


Learner drivers are being encouraged to take lessons in the dark, in a bid to cut the ‘high proportion’ of night-time collisions involving young drivers

Driving instructors from across Wirral, Merseyside and Cheshire are being encouraged to complete a new survey on emerging road safety issues

Did you know that as a new driver using your phone while driving can cost you your licence? Read our guide on the cost and dangers of using your phone when behind the wheel

More than 80 driver instructors from across Merseyside and Cheshire attended the Engage Driving Instructor Seminar 2020

The humble seatbelt. It may seem like a simple piece of technology but when it comes to safety it is one of the most important parts of your car.

Three new THINK! ‘Party Car’ films show how distracting certain behaviours – which may seem minor – can be to a driver. 

The safety record of smart motorways has come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks - so it’s perhaps even more important for learner drivers to understand how they operate.

All ADIs understand the importance of providing road safety education to learner and pre drivers - but what is the best way to do this?

Local police forces will be undertaking enforcement next month to educate drivers on the dangers of using a mobile phone at the wheel

Road safety organisations have long lobbied for graduated driver licensing (GDL) to be introduced in England.

ADIs in Merseyside and Cheshire are being asked to recruit students for a national research project

A Two-Day Course to provide ADIs with deep understanding of client-centred learning

We all know that drunk drivers, drug drivers and drivers distracted by their phones are a major danger. But we often overlook one of the biggest killers… fatigue.

Four years ago this Christmas, 19-year-old Elizabeth Buckley lost her life after a first date ended in tragedy.

Andy Bonner and the Granada Reports team have been over to the Wirral to find out about the engage driving scheme

Yvonne lost her son to a road collision that could have been avoided. She tells her story here.

Tomorrow (Thursday September 26, 2019) is European Day Without A Road Accident. Are you ready to make your pledge?

Driving instructor Jane Rooney tells us how joining the engage driving scheme has helped her and her pupils

Knowing how to change a flat tyre is an essential skill for any driver as you may get stranded with your phone battery on zero. Here's our quick guide.

When you are searching for a driving instructor there are a few key things you need to know. You are going to be spending a lot of time with this person over the next few months or even a year so…

Driving instructors tell how they keep learning too by volunteering to become part of the Engage scheme