Diversity Disability Equality and Inclusion

Everyone Welcome!

I provide automatic driving lessons in Rotherham, South Yorkshire covering in and around Bramley, Wickersley, Hellaby, Maltby, Ravenfield, Thrybergh, Dalton, Herringthorpe, East Dene, Whiston and Parkgate.

I welcome anyone who wants to learn to drive in an automatic car. I like to teach people with neuro diversity, learning differences and specific educational needs (SEND). I also teach nervous and anxious learners and anyone who is struggling to learn to drive.

Please note, that whilst I have an automatic car, I do not have any adaptations fitted to this vehicle.

Learners who have physical disabilities requiring vehicle adaptations could consider visiting the Disability Driving Instructors website which has a find an instructor search facility which includes driving instructors with adapted vehicles. This website also a lot of very useful information for all drivers.

It would also be worth considering visiting the Driving Mobility website which also has a lot of very useful information and a find a centre search facility which will allow you to identify the nearest driving mobility centre to you. These centres are staffed by experts who can advise and help you on your driving journey. They may also have contact with local instructors who may be able to help.

Learning to drive an automatic car has advantages. For example, you do not have to worry about changing gears or stalling. Modern automatics are easy to drive and electric cars, which are becoming more popular, are also automatic. Why bother with gears if you do not have to? You will learn all of the skills you need to be a safe and responsible driver and then have the freedom to go where you want and when.

Driving lessons are at your pace in a supportive and safe environment. You will learn how to safely move off and stop the car. You will drive on different types of road and experience different driving conditions. Learning how to safely deal with junctions, hazards and other road users. You will also learn how to safely manoeuvre the car. Click here for information about my qualifications.

All lessons and driver training is subject to my Terms, Conditions and Privacy Policy. Click here for my Terms, Conditions and Privacy Policy.

• I teach in a very high specification automatic car.

• I like to teach people of all skills and abilities.

• I like to teach people with neuro diversity, learning differences and specific educational needs (SEND).

• I like to teach nervous and anxious learners.

• I like to teach people who are struggling to learn to drive.

• Free access to an online app to help you prepare for your theory test.

• Free access to an online app to manage your driving lessons, payment history, see your progress and lesson notes.

• Ongoing support is available to you after you pass your driving test with post test driving courses such as Pass Plus, motorway lessons and advanced driver training. Also, telephone, text and email support for any driving questions or problems you have post test.

• Free sign up to the Honest Truth road safety campaign. Click here for more information.

I only use Rotherham Driving Test Centre for learner driving tests.

Automatic driving lessons delivered by me are £40 per hour.

In 2017 I attended the QEF Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for disabled people - Teaching People with Disabilities to Drive. I have also attended a Disability Awareness Course delivered by North East Drive Mobility in Conjunction with Driving Mobility in 2021. I am also a member of Disability Driving Instructors.

I completed the Road Safety GB Ageing Driver ADI Course in 2022.

I have also completed the Disability Driving Instructors ADI Training Programme Disabilities and Medical Conditions and Specific Educational Needs in 2023. I have also attended the Disability Driving Instructors in car training day at RDAC Solihull in 2023.

Also, Disability Driving Instructors ADI Training Programme, Neurodiversity and Anxiety and Practical guide to Anxiety both completed 2024.

Everyone one of us is different. For example, we all learn differently, at different paces and have our own learning and supportive needs. I will do my best to work with you to support your learning.

Learning to drive, or having the confidence to drive, gives us independence and freedom to go where we want and when. I am very patient and supportive and can help you to reach your driving goals.

Find out more information about learning to drive with a disability: Disability Driving Instructors

Drivers of all abilities, different learning and educational needs are very welcome.

Automatic driving lessons delivered by me are £40 per hour.

For further information, or to check availability, please call or text me 07813 824125. Please do not use Messenger.

Regards

Alistair the driving instructor