Why have driving lessons with me?

I’m a driving instructor who does driving lessons with a difference — I was a Class 1 Advanced Police Driver for 14 years and a Police Sergeant for 8 years — so you know you’re in safe hands!

At Alan Richards School of Motoring we have very high standards and cover all aspects of road knowledge that are critical to getting through your test and then continuing as a safe driver.

PLUS: Discount for block bookings — call for prices. The more driving lessons you book, the more money you save!

Services I offer

• Motorway lessons
• Test failure recovery
• Intense courses
• License recovery
• Pick up and drop off at home, college, work
• One-on-one lessons
• Detailed plan from start to finish to achieve your goal
• Get better value by booking 1.5 or 2 hour lessons — ask for details

Important skills I teach

• Awareness and hazard perception
• Reading clues in the environment
• Giving time to react
• Reacting to the unexpected
• As a former police Sergeant I’m an expert in law theory

But forget about the cops on TV because I don’t shout and tell people off — I’m calm, constructive, polite, very patient and my driving lessons are tailored to each individual’s needs and expectations.

I’m great with young or nervous drivers due to my police background and I always discuss their needs and value their opinions.

Teaching police drivers to keep calm during high-speed pursuits gives me the experience to pass on skills for learners driving at 30mph.

If you’ve lost your license because of a ban I can help when it’s time for the recovery. I teach a safer systematic approach to spotting hazards and reading clues in the environment to give time to react so you should never exceed the speed limit.

I have never been involved in an accident — even driving in numerous high-speed pursuits and responding to 999 calls. As an advanced driver I could drive any car with no restriction on my speed and this experience and quality of driving experience I can pass on to you. Remember — no accidents = no claims bonus = cheaper insurance!

As a former police Sergeant I can guarantee the saftey of my pupils with a clear criminal record and understanding of any type of character/personality that steps into my car. Parents can rest aussure their loved ones will be safe with me in a friendly professional enviroment.