West Lothian
Name
Colin
Location
West Lothian
Experience
25+ Years
Driving Masters Accreditation
Areas Covered
Livingston, Edinburgh, Glasgow
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A respected leader with over 25 years’ service in road policing and driver training, Colin has shaped national and international standards for emergency response and advanced driver instruction.
As Head of Driver Training for Police Scotland, he directed the UK’s largest police driving school, delivering over 1,500 training programmes annually.
He has advised government bodies and law-enforcement agencies across Europe, North America, Asia and beyond.
He's been a contributor to both the Highway Code and the landmark “Roadcraft” publications.
Core Expertise
- Strategic Driver Training Leadership: Six years as Head of Driver Training, managing 62 instructors across 12 units, and representing Police Scotland on NPCC strategic driver training and pursuit groups.
- International Advisory & Programme Design: Led global policing training missions under the UK Stabilisation Unit; authored strategic reports for the Home Office, Geneva’s ISSAT and the Scottish Crown Office.
- Advanced & Response Driving Instruction: Class One Police Advanced Driver and Motorcyclist instructor; designer and deliverer of pursuit tactics, skid-correction, security-escort and VIP protection packages.
- Accreditation & Examination: Approved Driving Instructor (DVSA Grade A); contributor and advisor to “Roadcraft” car and motorcycle manuals; member of Department for Transport and Police Foundation training boards.
Professional Experience
- Police Scotland – Head of Driver Training & Road Policing Training
- Police Scotland – Deputy Head & Senior Instructor
- Scottish Police Authority & Lothian & Borders Police – Instructor & Sergeant
Certifications & Memberships
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (Grade A)
- Police Advanced Driver & Motorcyclist (Class One)
- Approved Skid Correction & Response Driving Instructor
- City & Guilds Diploma in Training, Learning & Assessment
- Contributing Author, “Roadcraft” Car & Motorcycle Publications
- Member, NPCC Driver Training & Tactical Pursuit Groups
- Advisor, Department for Transport & Police Foundation Driver Training Boards
What people say about Colin
November 2025
OMG! Where to start ... I got the course for my 80th birthday and I have been driving for about 40 years So I was I bit worried about all the BAD habits I had picked over that time, BUT that was all put right by Colin my “trainer/couch for the day .Who was EXCELLENT .He started by deconstructing by bad habits and making me very calm and getting rid of my worries. Then started to focus on observation (very good skill) gear changing and cornering. His tone of speech was very calming and supportive at ever point along our approx. 200 mile trip around the Scottish borders (with a stop for lunch) .All on A/B roads, which I normally use .I came away from the experience with a totally different altitude to the way I drive and I hope a much better driver thanks to Colin… I would totally recommend this course to anyone who THINKS they can drive. (At any age)
James M.
West Lothian
July 2025
Colin was a very good instructor. I learned a great deal on the day from him and he certainly got the best out of me in terms of building my confidence and skills and being clear about what to do to continue to improve. I would recommend Colin and the course wholeheartedly. Although I was quite nervous at first once I had relaxed I really enjoyed the whole experience and found it very worthwhile.
Gareth O.
Aberdeen
July 2025
Colin was professional, engaging and fun to be with and my son sincerely appreciated his positivity and the confidence he showed in his driving ability.
Roger P.
Edinburgh