Brian Smith
SQA Level 8Tri Coaching Level 4DVSA ORDIT registered, 2011 & 2019
- Years experience
- 23+
- Instructors trained
- 150+
- High pass rate
- Pt1–3
- DVSA registered
- ORDIT
About
Entered on the DVSA Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers (ORDIT) in 2011 and 2019, Brian has over 23 years of instructor experience and an ongoing commitment to continual professional and personal development, having trained over 150 driving instructors throughout his career.
Brian still teaches learner drivers, so part of your instructor training includes watching and learning from real lessons with Brian teaching a variety of learners. His modern coaching approach, with up-to-date methods and industry-leading qualifications, means instructors and learners tend to learn at a much better and quicker pace based on their individual learning style.
Brian has a very high success rate with PDI Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 test passes, as well as great success with rescue training for PDIs on their final attempt at Part 2 and Part 3.
Based in Ayrshire and Dumfries, Brian covers most of Scotland, including the Central Belt, as far north as Aberdeen and as far south as Carlisle. Fast-track courses for Part 2 and Part 3 training are also available on a residential basis.
Areas covered
Areas of expertise
Intensive Driving Courses
Fast-track learning for motivated students.
Pre-Test Booster Courses
Final preparation before test day.
Nervous Driver Support
Patient, confidence-building instruction.
Neurodivergent Learners
ADHD, anxiety, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Brian can offer PDIs a sponsored trainee position with his driving school, exclusive to those undertaking the IDEA training qualification with him. This includes ongoing business and personal coaching support and a pathway to become an instructor trainer through the IDEA qualification process.