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title: "Nick A. — Advanced Driving Instructor"
description: "Nick A. — Advanced driving instructor covering Bedfordshire"
url: https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/cambridgeshire
type: profile
---

# Nick A.

**Location:** Cambridgeshire
**Coverage:** Bedfordshire
**Experience:** 20+ Years
**DMAP Level:** 4

## Profile

## Overview

Nick is a highly experienced advanced driving instructor and performance coach with a broad career spanning manufacturer training, motorsport instruction, fleet driver development and specialist vehicle dynamics coaching. 

A Driving Consultant for Porsche since 2008 and an ARDS Grade A instructor, Nick combines deep technical knowledge of chassis dynamics and vehicle handling with proven instructional ability across track, road and off-road environments.

Nick’s experience extends well beyond conventional driver training. He has worked as a lead trainer for major manufacturers including Porsche, Ford and Lexus, delivered ABS and ESP demonstrations to corporate clients and even served as a featured instructor on Wheeler Dealers. 

## Professional Overview

Nick is a results-oriented, client-focused instructor specialising in:

- Advanced on-road and on-track driver training
- Manufacturer and brand-specific driving programmes
- Fleet driver assessment and development
- 4x4 and off-road instruction
- Vehicle dynamics, skid car and wet grip training
- Corporate driving events and presentations

### Experience

Driving Consultant for Porsche since 2008, delivering track, road and corporate driving experiences

- Lead trainer for Ford Iquentis engineer road and proving ground training
- Lead trainer for Michelin winter tyre demonstrations
- Skid car and wet grip instructor at Drive It All, Rockingham and Prodrive
- BORDA 4x4 instructor at Drive It All, Rockingham and Prodrive
- Featured instructor on Wheeler Dealers, Porsche Cayman episode
- Camera car driver for the Porsche 919 Le Mans car in London
- Goodwood Hillclimb demonstrations for Porsche
- Chauffeur, defensive and anti-hijack training for Interbrew
- Pro driver for Jardine Aston Martin
- ABS and ESP demonstrations to major corporate clients
- Instructed for Nissan 350Z, Skylines, Lotus Elise, Ariel Atom, Morgan and TIPEC owners’ clubs at Millbrook

## Instructor & Assessor Credentials

Nick holds an extensive portfolio of advanced and specialist credentials:

- ARDS Grade A Instructor (2023)
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) – Grade A
- DSA Fleet Instructor
- IAM Advanced Driver
- DIA Diamond Advanced Test
- Cardington Special ‘A’ Test
- City & Guilds 7302 (Teaching Qualification)
- BORDA 4x4 Instructor
- Engineering training in chassis dynamics and limit handling (Millbrook)
- Bruntingthorpe, Millbrook and IDIADA approved
- Nürburgring experience
- HGV Class 1 (held until 2010)

## Training Philosophy

Nick’s approach to driver development is built on deep technical understanding and a wealth of real-world experience across multiple disciplines. He believes effective driver training is achieved through:

- A thorough understanding of vehicle dynamics applied to practical, real-world coaching
- Tailoring instruction to each client’s experience level and objectives
- Clear, engaging communication whether in the classroom, on track or on road
- Building driver confidence through progressive skill development
- Creating a professional, safe and enjoyable learning environment

## Core Skills

- On-track and on-road performance driver coaching
- Vehicle dynamics, skid control and limit handling instruction
- Manufacturer product training and brand representation
- Event management and corporate presentations
- 4x4 and off-road instruction
- Fleet driver assessment and development