Advanced Driving Instructor for West Worcestershire

Overview

Mark is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), RoSPA Advanced Examiner and internationally recognised advanced driving coach, bringing more than 25 years of experience in delivering high-level driver training. His career spans from police advanced instruction to specialist international security driving programmes, alongside long-standing civilian coaching for advanced test preparation and high-performance roadcraft.

Known for his calm, tactful, and professional manner, Mark works with a diverse client base — from enthusiastic civilian drivers and corporate teams through to police officers, military personnel, and international organisations. He has been entrusted with designing and delivering driver education for leading automotive brands, EU missions, and the British Army, demonstrating his rare blend of technical expertise, instructional skill, and operational credibility.

Core Expertise

• Advanced Roadcraft Coaching
• Structured training for drivers preparing for civilian or professional advanced tests (RoSPA, IAM).
• Coaching grounded in Roadcraft principles, tailored to both personal and professional goals.
• Coaching in sports cars, supercars, and high-performance SUVs.
• Security & Protective Driving - Delivery of specialist driver training for EU/UN missions, military units, and close-protection operatives.
• Advanced threat assessment, evasive manoeuvres, and protective escort driving.

Professional Experience

• Specialist Driving Coach
• Porsche Cars (UK & international)
• Jaguar Land Rover
• RoSPA Advanced Driving Examiner
• EU Monitoring Mission, Georgia
• British Army – Royal Logistic Corps (ISAF Kabul deployment)
• Phoenix Close Protection (part of G4S).
• Police Advanced Driving Instructor – West Mercia Constabulary

Qualifications & Memberships

• Level 4 Diploma in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instruction (2023)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (2022)
• Cert (F)Ed – Further Education Teaching Qualification (Level 4, 2007)
• Police Advanced Driving Instructor (First Class) (2002)
• RoSPA Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction (2002)
• Police Staff College, Bramshill – Trainer Skills Course (2003)
• Land Rover Experience – Advanced Off-Road Courses (2002)
• Volvo Cars Driving Academy, Sweden – Winter Driving Certificates (2005 & 2006)
• AEB/DIA Diploma in Driving Instruction (1999)
• DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) — fully registered, with a clean UK driving licence.
• RoSPA Advanced Driving Examiner — 25 years of service, assessing drivers to internationally recognised standards.