I am a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, and have been fully qualified since August 2004, and am a member of the Driving Instructors Association. I began my Driving Instructors career with Claypotts & Dryburgh Driving School, setting up on my own in 2008.

I have been a qualified driver since 1980 and hold HGV I and motorcycle licences in addition to a car licence. I have also had extensive experience of truck and coach driving on the continent.

I have never had an "at fault" accident, or even a single point on my driving licence, in all this time.

My current car is a white 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ Trophy; powered by a robust 1.83kWh NCM battery, 100kW electric motor and a high-efficiency 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, together delivering a combined maximum power of 158kW.

It has an advanced automatic 3-speed hybrid gearbox with Power Assisted Steering, air-conditioning, electric windows and electric mirrors.

It is fitted with many safety features including:

• Dual Controls
• Electric Parking Brake with Autohold
• Hill Start Assist
• Rear Parking Camera with sensor
• 360° Camera with rear sensor
• Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection
• Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
• Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Driver Attention Alert
• Forward Collision Warning
• Blind Zone Detection with Lane Change Assist
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Your comfort is also well cared for:

• Automatic Air Conditioning
• Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one touch up/down
• Dusk Sensing Headlights
• Rain Sensor Wiper
• 3 Driving Modes (Eco, Sport, Normal)
• 3 Energy Regeneration Modes (1, 2, 3)
• Heated Front Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Tilt Adjust Steering Column
• Driver's 6-way Electric Adjustable Seat
• 7" Driver Display
• 12.3" Colour Touchscreen
• Satellite Navigation with Speed Limit Recognition

Pupils find it a very comfortable, easy car to learn in.

As a member of the Driving Instructor's Association I am a signatory to their Code of Conduct which states;

• I will not mislead the public over services provided by my school. This applies in particular to instructors' qualifications and the likely cost of lessons which will be necessary to reach the standard required by the Driving Standards Agency's driving test.
• I will ensure that clients are fully aware of the terms of business.
• I will avoid improper language, suggestions or physical contact with clients.
• I will take all reasonable care, using skill and diligence, in instructing clients in all relevant aspects of traffic and driver education.
• I will not discuss with others matters that a pupil has disclosed during a lesson. This does not apply to business matters which concern a driving school or, where the lessons are being paid for by another person or company, information relevant to that person or company. In this case, while the third party has the right to this information, it will only be given with the client's knowledge.
• I will maintain proper standards of personal hygiene and dress.
• I will ensure that any vehicle driven or used for training is maintained in good mechanical order and condition; is properly insured and taxed and, where appropriate, certified as roadworthy; and that all reasonable care is taken to keep it clean and tidy.
• I will ensure that tuition is carried out only within the terms of the law, with particular reference to driver licensing and provision of a professional service.
• I will continue my professional development to the best of my ability.