MEET OUR DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
We are fortunate to have a team of fantastic driving instructors
You are able to directly book a lesson with one of our instructors
You can also get to know them with their answers of questions below
1) What car do you teach in?
2) Which practical test centres do you cover?
3) What do you enjoy most about being a driving instructor?
4) What would be your top tips to a pupil?
5) What's your favourite driving soundtrack?
6) What year did you pass your driving test and what was your first car?
7) What's your favourite food & drink?
8) What was your previous job?
Ossie
1) Ford Puma manual.
2) Letchworth & Stevenage.
3) I get to meet new people from all backgrounds.
4) Persevere and learn from your mistakes.
5) Disco 70s, Dance in the 80s, House & Garage in the 90s.
6) 1990/ Ford Escort XR3i.
7) Turkish / Orange juice or Latte.
8) Fitness instructor including personal training & Zumba.
Lisa
1) Renault Clio Diesel 1.5 DCI. Manual.
2) Kings Lynn, Kettering, and Peterborough.
3) Interacting with all different kinds of people and watching them turn into safe, confident drivers.
4) Relax, keep focused, and don't give up.
5) Heart Radio / Club Classics.
6) 1993 / White Ford Escort LX.
7) Nandos / Glass of wine.
8) Planning Manager.
Nikola
1) Suzuki Swift manual.
2) Letchworth and Bedford.
3) Teaching driving safety for life, as well as the delight on pupils' faces when they are told they have passed!
4) Listen carefully to instructions and don't be afraid to ask questions - there is no such thing as a daft question.
5) Latin salsa music.
6) 1999 Rover Metro.
7) Pasta Pesto and Prosecco.
8) Musical Actress.
Artur
1) Ford Focus manual & Toyota Corolla automatic.
2) Bedford.
3) The freedom and flexibility of teaching and driving and its rewarding seeing my pupils pass their test.
4) Stay focused.
5) Anything Rock & Roll.
6) I passed my test in 2018 and my first car was a Ford Fiesta.
7) Tacos & Coconut water.
8) I was a warehouse lead.
Yalcin
1) Toyota Yaris manual.
2) Cambridge.
3) What I love most about being a driving instructor is that it lets me do two things I am really passionate about, teaching & driving.
4) Do not let fear of the unknown hold you back.
5) Jazz music.
6) 2003/BMW 325.
7) Steak/Green tea.
8) I was a Chauffeur.
Gary
1) Vauxhall Corsa manual.
2) Hinckley and Nuneaton.
3) Seeing my pupils confidence grow from being nervous on day one to being a confident safe driver.
4) Be patient and focused.
5) Bob Marley - 3 little birds.
6) 1997 - first car was a Vauxhall Astra.
7) Mexican with a nice glass of white wine.
8) Sales Executive.
Matthaios
1) Kia Picanto manual
2) Bedford and Milton Keynes.
3) Challenging individuals to achieve their full potential.
4) Stay content and remain focused.
5) ”I drove all night” Roy Orbison.
6) 1996/ Toyota Corolla.
7) Greek Souvlaki and lemonade.
8) 3 years bus driver, 4 years Uber driver and i am a football coach.
Jerry
1) Mazda 2 manual.
2) Stevenage & Letchworth.
3) The opportunity to impart knowledge, skills and insight to new drivers so that they can be responsible drivers.
4) Pay attention to what they are being taught.
5) Tropical chill music.
6) 2004.
7) I enjoy a variety of different food and drink.
8) Warehouse Manager.
Wayne
1) Automatic Mini Paceman.
2) Stevenage/Letchworth/St. Albans.
3) Interacting with people from different backgrounds, ages, and driving skills
4) “Never presume or assume other road users’ intentions”
5) Lust for Life (Iggy Pop).
6) 1990 / Renault 5 GT Turbo (electric blue).
7) Roast Sunday dinner/ English Tea.
8) Senior News Editor (Company Announcements) London Stock Exchange.
Johnson
1) I teach in a VW Golf TSI EVO 1.5 manual.
2) Currently just Bedford.
3) I enjoy the idea of teaching a life skill, and the freedom the job allows me to involve family time.
4) If you don't know, don't go! Simple and easy to remember. Also, if you've scanned effectively, trust your eyes and emerge with confidence.
5) Talksport 😂
6) 1988 Mark 3 Ford Escort.
7) Chicken, rice and peas. Peanut butter and banana milkshake. Old Grog rum.
8) Specialist Trainer at Fujifilm UK..
Shakir
1) Toyota Yaris 1.5 hybrid Automatic.
2) Luton, St Albans & Letchworth Garden City
3) Meeting new people, teaching them how to drive safely, and sharing valuable driving knowledge with them.
4) Always stay positive—practice makes perfect!
5) Inspire radio 📻
6) 2009/ Audi A3
7) When it comes to food, I really enjoy buffet-style meals.
8) London Cab Driver.
Phil
1) I teach in a Peugeot 208 automatic transmission.
2) The TC I cover are:
Bedford, Letchworth & Stevenage.
3) I enjoy helping others to achieve a significant life milestone by teaching them how to drive.
4) Stay calm and be patient . You will do it.
5) Nights over Egypt. The Jones Girls
6) I passed my driving test in 1980. First car was a 1974 Rover P6 3500
7) My favourite food/drink is Lamb kebab & Pepsi Max.
8) My previous job was transport manager and HGV driver.
Alex
1) Volkswagen Polo SE TSI 1.2L .
2) Letchworth/Stevenage but flexible.
3) Seeing my learners achieve their goals.
4) Be considerate to other road users and be safe.
5) Driving home for Christmas - Chris Rea.
6) 1988, old style Mini.
7) Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding. roast spuds / cup of tea
8) Teaching assistant.
Kate
1) Vauxhall Astra manual
2) The test centre I mainly cover is Bishop Stortford 7 Enfield.
3) I really enjoy getting to know someone, teaching and developing a new skill with them. Watching them develop to test level- Being present when you pass your test is an amazing feeling, all the hard work between pupil and instructor paying off, knowing I’ve helped changed someone’s life in some way for the better.
4) Don’t rush into a situation, take your time, set you and the car up ready to deal with what you are driving though at that time, and don’t hold onto negative situations learn from them and move literally forwards.
5) I have so many music choices anything with a good beat that I know the words to.
6) I passed in bishop Stortford with 2 driver faults in 2004 and three weeks later got my first car which was a ford KA.
7) Quite like a good Chinese, but really it all depends on what I crave that week.
8) Jobs I worked before was a garden centre and a pub, I still work the pub one day a week now as I enjoy the environment and people I work with.
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Justyna
Justyna is the person behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly for both instructors and learners. She takes care of lesson bookings, handles inquiries, and provides support to ensure a stress-free experience for everyone.
With great attention to detail and a friendly approach, Justyna is always happy to assist. Whether you need help with scheduling, have questions, or require any admin support, she’s the one to reach out to.
Stuart
1) Toyota Yaris manual.
2) Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford.
3) Being my own boss.
4) Just try to relax and find a good way to manage any nerves.
5) Dreams by The Cranberries.
6) 1985 / Mini 850c.
7) Indian - but not too hot and San Miguel.
8) Police officer.
Mahtab
1) VW Polo manual
2) Mill Hill/ Hendon/ Barnet/ Borehamwood.
3) The opportunity to help people build confidence and independence on the road.
4) Stay calm, be patient. Do not fear your mistakes.
5) Persian classical and popular music.
6) 1992/ Renault 5.
7) Persian / Almond milk coffee.
8) Account director.
Mustafa
1) Toyota Yaris 2021 - Automatic.
2) Pinner, Watford, Borehamwood.
3) I enjoy putting smiles on my pupils' faces when something goes right.
4) My top tip to pupil is to always maintain focus on the road.
5) RnB music.
6) 2006/Toyota.
7) Qabili Palaw/Coke.
8) I was a Private Hire Driver.
Arthur
1) Honda Jazz hybrid automatic
2) Letchworth/ Stevenage & Cambridge.
3) Transfer the knowledge & attitude of being a safe driver.
4) Sit back, relax & drive on..
5) Smooth Jazz & any radio station for traffic information.
6) 1992/ Toyota Corolla.
7) Japanese & Hong Kong food/ Water & Green Tea🍵.
8) Bank manager.
Charles
1) Toyota Yaris automatic 2023
2) Cambridge and Letchworth.
3) Every pupil is unique. It is a challenging & meaningful job to help each individual enhance their driving ability.
4) Build up a good habit of driving from beginning, be calm, practice makes perfect.
5) Classical & Jazz.
6) 1993/Honda Civic.
7) Flat white & all kinds of bakery.
8) NPO management.
Bev
1) Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 manual in midnight blue.
2) Bedford, Cambridge, Kettering and Peterborough if I really have too 🤣.
3) Meeting lots of lovely people and feeling such a sense of achievement taking a total learner through to their pass.
4) Mirrors, mirrors and more mirrors.
5) No soundtrack as such usually have Heart UK on.
6) 1981 😱 Ford XR3i in Black.
7) A very blue fillet steak and Gin n Tonic.
8) Customer Services Manager for an Awarding Organisation.
Rachel
1) I teach in a Yaris Cross Hybrid automatic called Syd.
2) I mainly cover Barnet, Enfield and Tottenham test centres.
3) I love the satisfaction of taking a brand new driver from start to finish. I also enjoy instilling confidence in nervous drivers.
4) My top tip to students is enjoy your lessons and trust your instructor.
5) I love soundtracks from musicals.
6) I passed my test in early 80’s. My first car was a blue mini.
7) I love Greek food and am a coffee addict.
8) I worked as a Theatre Sister for many years.
Rob
1) A yellow Kia Picanto manual.
2) Letchworth, Bedford, Bletchley and Leighton Buzzard.
3) Doing this job allows me to do something I enjoy, plus help others to achieve something they enjoy. There is nothing better than seeing one of my pupils pass their test and how it changes their lives.
4) Take your time, relax and enjoy the experience. It's doesn't matter how many lessons you've taken, you'll always learn something..
5) New Order, Bloc Party, Artic Monkeys. Deep Melodic House Music.
6) 1988 / Datsun 240K (Showing my age here!).
7) Chicken stir fry / Pepsi Max.
8) Pub Landlord.
Liam
1) Mitsubishi Outlander automatic.
2) Letchworth & Stevenage.
3) The job satisfaction you get passing on your skills & knowledge to a new learner and watching them progress!
4) Don’t rush, it’s not a race. Learn at your own pace & enjoy it.
5) A good bit of dance, especially on a hot sunny day.
6) 2007 & had an old L reg maroon fiesta!
7) I like food A LOT but would say the Mediterranean cuisine is a good go to, be it Italian, Turkish or Greek. All washed down with a cold beer!
8) I trained as a chef and worked in London & abroad for over 10+ years. More recently have been a HGV driver in and around the capital.
Adil
1) Toyota Yaris 2020 model, Automatic
2) Enfield, Barnet, Wood Green, Tottenham, Chingford
3) Meeting new people and a satisfaction when you change their lives by teaching them to drive.
4) Teaching safe driving for life, not just to pass the test
5) I enjoy peaceful music or listening to BBC radio.
6) 2006/Nissan Micra.
7) Biryani and steak and I love tea.
8) Police officer.
Syed
1) Ford Focus manual.
2) Letchworth, Stevenage, Luton & St Albans.
3) I enjoy helping others gain a crucial life skill, witnessing their progress & satisfaction of seeing them pass their test.
4) Practice as much as possible. Be confident but not over confident.
5) I listen to peaceful music.
6) 2012/BMW 1 series.
7) My favourite food is Turkish with a Green tea.
8) Company Director.
Muhammed
1) Toyota Yaris Hybrid Petrol 2017 - Automatic.
2) I cover Peterborough and Grantham Test Centre.
3) Meeting new people from all backgrounds and teaching them how to drive safely and sharing valuable driving skills.
4) Always stay positive.
5) 2009 / Honda Civic.
6) Classical Music.
7) Open Buffet style meal.
8) Cambridge Cab Driver.