Instructor Training Testimonials

It’s always very pleasing to help others achieve a new career and create a new life for themselves. Having a learner pass their driving test is a very exciting feeling, but it just does not compare to the joy of seeing a new driving instructor pass the part 3 test and prepare for a whole new way of life

Lucky us, we’ve seen it a few times!

We thought we’d put just a few of our recent messages of thanks and recommendations here for you to see. These are real messages, from real people . . . just like you!

“I always find it interesting that training someone to be a good instructor, rather than hoping to simply pass a test, somehow makes the whole subject easier”

Sharron Hartley, ADI Trainer for Dash driving

" . . . special thanks though to the man who really made the difference to my training, Dave Hartley of Dash Driving. It was through this site that I became aware of this truly brilliant trainer and generally smashing guy. I spent two great days with Dave and his friend and fellow trainer Harry. The standard of coaching and the fun way it was delivered was truly great. Not only that, Dave was continually in contact by phone and txt giving me advice and encouragement all along the way - fantastic! The passion these guys have for the job was a revelation and I would definately recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much guys! . . . "

Greig Chessor DSA ADI (car), West London

" . . . I would like to pay tribute to my trainer, Dave Hartley of Dash Driving, who in my most humble opinion is the one of the best ADI trainers in the UK. I have no doubt that I would not be here now if it was not for Dave's support and training. His methods and his advice are absolutely spot on. He is passionate about driving instruction and it shows in his teaching method. The result of my test this morning speaks for itself. Part 3 requires a lot of hard work by every candidate. No trainer can wave a magic wand and give you a green badge, but a good trainer can make all the difference. I am looking forward to my new career as an ADI. Regards to all . . . "

Neil Harbinson, DSA ADI (car), Nottingham

" . . . after having failed my part 3 twice I felt it was now or never. When I contacted Dave for the first time I really felt he was concerned and took time to discuss my fears and ways in which to improve my instructing techniques. After six hours with Dave and Sharron it was an eye opening experience on how much was missing from my previous training; their personal approach made all the difference, particularly the night before my test!. Thanks so much to both Dave and Sharron for providing the missing ingredient. What a great Christmas present passing my part 3 was. I now feel I have a future!'' Kind regards and many thanks! . . . "

Debra Kingston DSA ADI (car), Selby

" . . . Hi Dave, Just want to say thank you for everything, it still hasn't sunk in yet! I thought I'd let you know how much I enjoyed the part 3 training, I only wish I'd known about you from the start. I can't explain how happy I was when I started to realise what it's really all about. I was so confused and seemed to be getting nowhere. You made it so simple and you really lifted my confidence for part 3. I'll never forget those words . . . "congratulations, you've passed"! . . . "

Helen Frost DSA ADI (car), Bradfod

" . . . I would like to thank you dearly for your help in helping me to pass my ADI part 3 test, when I came to you having failed my first attempt I felt that I didn't have the skills or the confidence to even take a second attempt let alone pass. After spending just one day training with you dave my whole view and approach had changed. You showed me that the part 3 test is about me and my teaching skills and not about knowing everything and having all the answers, this gave me so much confidence and the 2 weeks leading up to my test were completely different. Your advice on ‘picturing yourself as the instructor you want to be' really helped I had never done this before, also learning to ask myself the question ‘what would Lianne be doing now' made me realize the small things I was missing. Thank you for your friendly, reassuring approach and the support I received from both Sharon and yourself leading up to and on the day of my test. I really feel that I would have been facing a 3 rd attempt if I hadn't met you guys so thanks for rescuing me from that too. Kind regards, Your friend and fellow ADI (woohoo) !! . . . "

Lianne Lianne White DSA ADI (car), Bradford

Hello,
I would like to comment on the excellent part three A.D.I. tuition I received from Dave Hartley of DashLet me begin by saying that prior to meeting Dave I was demoralised and confused to say the least. I had completed my part one and two training mainly on my own, and looked forward to completing my part three with the help of another organisation. As I spent more and more money on part three “training”, it seemed the more demoralised, confused and depressed I became about the whole thing. Then I met Dave Hartley. After only one hours chat (yes I said ONE hour) I had learned more about the part three than I had in well over twenty hours of training from someone else and I realised that I COULD pass my part three test and that it actually wasn’t as difficult as I had at first thought. As Dave put it in his usual very friendly and informal manner “the penny’s dropped then ‘eh?” . Dave and his wife Sharron were always on the other end of the phone and, even after a hard days work they never got fed up of me asking for advice. Both Dave and Sharron made me feel like a VIP. We had a great time out on the road and it always felt like a day out with my mate, rather than “training”. Dave just can’t help making you feel confident, because he just does what comes natural to him which ultimately adds up to absolutely first class tuition that in my humble opinion is second to none. I said this before I passed my part three, so this is not just waffle from a person who is happy that he passed. I went on to pass my part three (and I didn’t just scrape through) I got higher than a 4. I am sure that some of the other trainers in the UK must be very good, but I know that the Dash team are excellent at what they do. So if you are thinking of embarking on a career as a driving instructor, don’t throw your hard earned money away on the promises of some of the other “trainers”. Take the word of an ex- pdi that has been their and done that, and wished he had the knowledge that I have just conveyed to you before he went anywhere else. If you want to chat to me about training with Dave, before making up your mind please feel free to call my home number or email

Jed DSA ADI (car), Yorkshire

Jed has kindly allowed us to provide is home telephone number or e-mail address to anyone who calls to ask

" . . . Hi Dave, Just to say thanks for everything. I learnt so much in that short time. It was so nice to be working with someone who clearly enjoys what they do. I'm really excited about our future training for my pt 3 because I know I will ultimately be a better instructor for the experience . . . "

Russell Clamp DSA PDI, Southampton

Russell is now fully qualified after taking part 3 training in Eastbourne with Dave

" . . . I would reccomend Dave's teaching to anyone else out there, he has some very positive methods much different to the failure-based teaching that most other trainers seem to offer. He picked up a very rusty wannabe-instructor (me), worked on my core competencies and got me to test standard and the result was a pass . . . Cheers Dave! . . . "

Geoff Doran, DSA ADI (car), Lincoln