Driving Instruction - Case Studies

Stuart Russell

Petty Officer Diver Stuart Russell left the Royal Navy aged 40 after a 22-year career spent mainly in diving. He had gained an LGV C+E licence and had attended a two-week Response Driving Course, as well as communicating with outside agencies. This training and experience improved his driving knowledge andhis confidence in preparing for the ADI course. He also held qualifications in hazmat, health & safety, first aid and a Business Studies GCSE.

A ‘very helpful’ Career Transition Workshop with ‘excellent’ staff was followed by the choice of ADI training with CIA of Hampshire. The course was ‘very well run and extremely professional,’ and he passed his Parts 1, 2 and 3 exams first time. Russell also attended a Direct Access Motorcycle Course. ‘I decided to start up business on my own as a sole trader and is a Driving Instructor for DDLDrivingSchool in Hull. I study the market and advertise my business. I then ascertain what level of training the individual requires, and closely watch their progress throughout their training and adjust and alter where necessary.

‘I decide when I work and when I don’t. I get to see pupils improve and to meet all sorts of different people. The hours can be long and, if you don’t work, you don’t get paid.’

Contact Central Instructors Association on 01329 223900.

Published February 2008