Shropshire
Name
Dave B.
Location
Shropshire
Experience
30+ Years
Areas Covered
Telford, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Dudley, Stafford, Market Drayton
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With nearly 30 years’ experience assessing and coaching drivers - from private individuals to government, blue-chip, NGO and military clients - David is widely recognised for his defensive, advanced, and “train-the-trainer” expertise.
He regularly deploys internationally, delivering high-quality instruction in challenging environments across Africa, the Middle East and beyond.
Core Expertise
- Defensive & Advanced Driving: DVSA-approved ADI (Grade A) and Fleet Trainer; expert in skid-car, SAFED van and high-performance handling.
- Security & Emergency Response: Emergency Response Driver Trainer (car, LGV, ambulance); Close Protection driver and armoured-vehicle instructor.
- Train-the-Trainer & Assessor: NVQ Assessor (D32/D33) and Internal Verifier (D34/A1); Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring; DIA (Diamond) Examiner & Elite trainer.
- 4×4 & Off-Road Instruction: LANTRA-certified 4×4 instructor; specialist in sand, snow, ice and winching programmes.
- International Operations: Proven track record coaching UK Government, Police and Security companies abroad, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tunisia and more.
Professional Experience
- Skills & Techniques Driver Training: Founder-trainer delivering defensive, advanced, high-performance, evasive and blue-light emergency response courses to corporate, government and NGO clients worldwide.
- UK Government Agency: Specialist Training Officer providing protection to VIPs and developing driver-training programmes for MPs, peers and senior officials.
- Military & Law Enforcement Courses: Delivered Metropolitan Police Advanced Driver and Anti-Hijack courses; Hampshire Police National Protection driving; military commando and RMP close protection driver instruction.
- Contracted Demonstrations & Proving Grounds: PR driving and photo-shoot work for major manufacturers at Brands Hatch, Rockingham and Millbrook proving grounds.
Key Qualifications
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor & Fleet Trainer (Grade A)
- DIA (Diamond) Examiner & Elite Driver Trainer
- NVQ Assessor (D32/D33) & Internal Verifier (D34/A1)
- Level 3 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
- Emergency Response Driver Trainer (Car, LGV, Ambulance)
- LANTRA-Certified 4×4 & Skid-Car Instructor
- SAFED Van Instructor; RoSPA Advanced Driving Gold pass
Delivery Philosophy
David believes lasting driver improvement comes from clear, hands-on coaching, scenario-based drills and structured feedback. By tailoring each session to real-world challenges and reinforcing safe, efficient techniques, he builds confident drivers ready for any environment.
What people say about Dave B.
August 2026
Had my course today with Dave Bertie. I can say that after my Day with dave and the techniques he drilled with me I will be a better driver. It’s a lot to pick up as your only with him for 7 to 8 hours and it’s quite intensive with a lot to listen to and put into practice.as the day went on started to click and make sense to me and I will continue to use these techniques and incorporate them into my Daily driving. Really enjoyed the day with Dave we went around some beauty spots in wales and some really nice roads with stunning views along the way.If your looking to improve your driving Dave is definitely the man.
Ray H.
Ellesmere Port
January 2026
Nice chap was Dave. Training was intense and informative. Driving was completely different to normal. Better with less wear on the vehicle. Well worth the money. I would highly recommend. Thanks Dave
Mark F.
Wolverhampton
August 2025
Ahead of the Driving Masters course, he proactively contacted me and explored with me what I wanted from it. I'd completed the Advanced Test with the IAM some years ago, as well as other defensive driver training and track days. I wanted honest feedback about my driving and how to refresh and improve beyond what I had learnt previously, which is why I opted for DMAP3. Dave tailored the day to provide a mix of A-roads, B-roads and rural roads, including roads like those featured in car reviews that were simply breathtaking! His feedback was encouraging and constructive, praising what was good and giving clear ways for me to improve what needed work. Dave provided a good mix of coaching and opportunity for putting it into practice, which I believe will support long-term learning.
Dave is an excellent instructor and coach - he works with you to build on the skills you have and gives you the insight and the tools that you need to keep learning and keep improving. Best of all, the day was fun, I got a lot from it and felt the difference on the day and on the drive home.
I have no hesitation in recommending him, and hope to work with Dave again for future driver training.
Nathan P.
Cheshire
June 2024
My assessor/coach was ‘spot on’ with all his feedback. Our conversations were very informative. He had great patience with helping me to iron out some particularily stubborn issues. Without giving me a demo drive, I knew how good he was and he genuinely wanted to see my eventual improvements
Dave was truly a maestro at his coaching.
John M.
Shropshire