Advanced Driving Instructor for North Yorkshire

Overview

Dominic is a seasoned Driver Training Consultant with 30+ years in driver training and fleet risk management, including on-road coaching, simulator solutions, compliance auditing, and large-scale programme delivery.

His background includes senior roles delivering national contracts (including 11 police-force Diversionary course portfolios), TfL programmes, and high-volume quality monitoring for public transport, giving him a rare blend of hands-on coaching expertise and enterprise-level exposure.

Core Expertise

Advanced On-Road Coaching and Roadcraft - tailored, in-vehicle training across multiple vehicle types - from vehicle familiarisation through to advanced standards for high-profile chauffeurs - underpinned by DVSA ADI Grade A status, RoSPA Gold, and DIAmond Examiner credentials.

Emphasis is on hazard perception, positioning, commentary driving, and systematic planning to elevate everyday drivers safely toward advanced-level behaviours.

Qualifications

• DVSA ADI Grade A
• DVSA Fleet Trainer
• RoSPA Advanced (Gold) and Occupational Advanced Examiner
• DIAmond Examiner
• Driver CPC Instructor
• Cardington Special Test
• Full car, motorcycle, PCV and HGV Class 1 licences.
• Member of IAM, RoSPA and DIA.

Experience

National Contract Manager – AA DriveTech
Held accountability for key national contracts, including the Transport for London relationship and 11 Police Forces’ portfolios for Police diversionary courses, overseeing quality, programme management and delivery.

Operations Manager - AA DriveTech
Led fast-growth Commercial vehicle training operations including recruitment, training, and quality assurance for 75+ trainers.

Self-Employed Driving Instructor
Respected within the industry for advanced instruction and CPD delivery. Roles included Senior Instructor for AA DriveTech (Driver Improvement, Speed Diversion Schemes, Fleet, SAFED, Trainer Development), DIA Instructor Trainer (CPD nationwide), Fleet training across cars/LGV/PCV & skid, driving simulator development, BSM and AA franchise work, and co-founding a driving school venture.

Delivery Philosophy

Dominic’s coaching is built on systematic observation, planning, and anticipation- translating advanced roadcraft into clear, repeatable habits for everyday drivers and professional operators alike.

Sessions are highly practical, using commentary driving, positioning drills, and progressive goal-setting to make safer decisions automatic in real-world traffic.