Who I Am - and - Verifiable COMMENDATIONS
I am based in Ashford Kent, so your training will be in that area - Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone. It is not unusual to travel for up to 1 hour to train with a good trainer, sessions can be 2 or 3 hours to make it worth your travel time. You can improve your driving as you travel!!
My philosophy has always been that training must be adaptable to suit the trainee and that a fun lesson is good, while a stressful one is not. Hence a sense of humour in the car helps!!
That is not to say that there will not be any pressure on you, qualifying is not easy. My trainees tell me that I am quite strict - I do expect you to do your best at what is asked of you.
I am ORDIT (Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers) Registered. This involves an inspection of records and training methods by The Driving Standards Agency.
EX TRAINEES COMMENTS:
The following are comments from my Trainees all of whom I thoroughly recommend as teaching in a good common sense way, give them a ring if you need learner lessons in their area - or you would like to ask about my Instructor Training. :-
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My training with Jim was brilliant, a relaxed friendly atmosphere with down to earth practical teaching. More than just showing me how to pass my ADI exams Jim gave me the skills to become a driving instructor. I love my job and I'm thankful to have had Jim as my coach.
James GRIEVE - Approved Driving Instructor
jamesg.adi@googlemail.com
07747531047
Maidstone/Tonbridge Area
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"The training I received from Jim for all three Parts to pass as an ADI was excellent, I was encouraged and supported throughout the training to do well, through the Part 1 any questions I was unsure on Jim was always at the end of the phone to answer for me. The instruction through Part 2 with all aspects of the driving including manoeuvres was also excellent, again all through Part 3 the instructional techniques that Jim gave all worked very well allowing me to pass each Part first time, and I am now enjoying life as a qualified ADI for the AA."
Peter BLAKE - Approved Driving Instructor
Mid Kent Area
07986878820
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"I have no doubt that without Jim's expert tuition and advice I would have found it much harder to become an ADI"
Jez JAMES - Approved Driving Instructor
07837044021
Hastings Area
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"I found the training fun as well as exceptional in quality."
Rick GASKELL - Approved Driving Instructor
Herne Bay Area
07977003456
rickgaskell@btopenworld.com
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"Thank you for everything you have done to help me get through it, I am very grateful. I really enjoyed the training."
Julie BOWDERY - Approved Driving Instructor
Ashford Kent Area
07588679276
juliebowdery_21@yahoo.co.uk
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"As someone who found the Part 3 training very much out of my comfort zone. I really didn't think I would have the confidence to get through the test. Thanks to Jims encouragement and continued support I am now 6 months into my AA franchise".
ADI Geraldine BARKER
Tel. 07747 532032
Email. gbdrives@gmail.com
Facebook. Geraldine's Driving School
Herne Bay area
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"I thoroughly enjoyed my training with Jim,each lesson was something that I really looked forward to. He was patient and helpful and didn't mind when I constantly asked for clarification. Thanks for setting me on the right path in my new career!"
Liz CROUCH ADI
Herne Bay Area
07739725894
liz.crouch@rya-online.net
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If I knew when I started just how good Jim’s training would be I don’t think I would have been apprehensive at all when I decided to become an ADI. Relaxed and friendly are two of the things that struck me about the training and I must say that I enjoyed all of it. When it came to the tests all the effort, encouragement and support he gave throughout the whole process undoubtedly helped ensure that I would pass. Simply, excellent..
Phil Davies ADI
Ashford Area
07919531587
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'' I didn't start my ADI training with Jim and wasn't getting very far. After a failed attempt at part three, Jim was recomended to me.We clicked straight away and he pointed out that a lot of which I had been tought was not entirely correct. Needless to say I passed with Jims support and now realy enjoying the job. I found his instruction easy to understand, and we had a laugh while learning.
I'd recomend him to anyone.
ADI Richard LEE
Ashford and surrounding areas;
07903 635458
01233 753929
rklee@orange.net
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