Driving Lesson's in Barnsley and Pontefract with LDC and Martin Firth

Have you ever considered a change of career??? Well becoming a driving Instructor might be for you ......3 parts to training are Theory and Hazard perception.....practical Driving test and final part is teaching a learner.....

This picture pretty much sums up what it feels like to be successful

- Congratulations to Lucas Philippou who today became a fully qualified driving instructor-

Delivering a lesson with a full licence holder, helping him to not only drive more safely after years of driving with bad habits but also helping him save money with superb tips on how to drive more eco friendly -

Those tips not only helped Lucas pass today but he has helped someone potentially save hundreds of pounds a year off his fuel bill - they both look pretty happy in this pic, who can blame them.......its a win win 🙌

From the 1st July 2021 I will only be taking bookings for Automatic lessons

Just a few of the guys and gals that have either passed their driving tests or become driving Instructors........ LDC driving schools have the most unique learning system in the country which is why we are so successful.....if you know anyone that fancies a change of career or is looking to pass their test then take a look at our web site to see how our system works

Thank you to Nirmal Singh for the great feedback for part 3 training

I spent a couple of days with Martin Firth in Pontefract earlier this week for my initial Part 3 training, so I thought I’d share some of my thoughts on how it went.

My expectations were that I would initially just sit in the back seat and observe Martin delivering a lesson while I took notes. I couldn’t have been more wrong if I’d tried 😀. We started with me in the instructor seat ‘driving’ the car from the wrong side.

Once the initial trepidation had gone, I was surprised at how quickly I managed to get to a point where I am confident that I can take control if necessary and use the dual controls as a training aid. It really highlighted the importance of getting the basics right e.g clutch control and how you communicate with your learner.

We spent the rest of the 1st day working on interventions (physical and verbal) and the importance of using the whole toolbox to carry out the Guardian of safety role, learning how to structure your conversations to enable the learner to find the answers for themselves.

Day 2 was about home visit/1st lesson, and the discussion lasted a couple of hours, you might think that this is excessive, it’s not as it highlighted for me the importance of building that initial rapport and being professional in your approach. It also gives you the opportunity to highlight the significant benefits of the LDC system and use that as a major selling point for your business.

We finished with a session on Lesson and route planning for a novice learner. Again I was amazed at the simplicity of the route that we used for the practical training. I won’t give away any of Martins’ training secrets on here but it was a real eye opener in terms of how much content you can build into a lesson.

At the end of the training my confidence level has been greatly enhanced, I have gained significant new knowledge and lots of ideas for how to structure and deliver my own lessons. My expectations were exceeded and I am now so confident that I am taking a new part 2 PDI out on Friday for the 1st part of their training.

In summary, the training has confirmed that LDC are the right choice for me and it also proved the system works. I learnt more than I thought I would in the timeframe as I was given the responsibility for my own development.

If you get the opportunity to train with Martin you won’t be disappointed. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Thank you Alex hirst, it is always encouraging to get such positive feedback and reflection on training. Their are many different approaches to the training we deliver and we know that when someone walks away feeling so energised then it is a job well done 👍

A big thank you to my instructor Martin Firth for organizing two days of training in the run up to me ‘going live’ as a PDI in 2 week’s time. Day one involved observing Martin delivering two lessons to learners who were both relatively new to driving and as such the focus was on understanding clutch control, steering fundamentals and the handling of basic junctions. Day two (today) involved me building on Martin’s work by delivering a 2 hour lesson to one of the learners (with Martin in the back giving me feedback at regular intervals). It was my first ever attempt at giving a driving lesson, and it felt so good putting the knowledge I have built up over the last few weeks into practice! The experience was fantastic and has given me so much confidence for when I actually start tutoring my own learners. For all other PDI’s who are on the journey I would highly recommend going down this route in the run up to actually tutoring with your own learners, your confidence and learning will benefit no end!

LDC driving courses with Martin Firth - Book today call 07971 759750 or visit: https://www.courseswithmartin.co.uk/ or click on image for more details. Fantastic Gift Package.

Thank you to Ron Lidstone for the superb feedback and Testimonial, hope you enjoy your new career

Lets start off with a BANG – Training with Martin enabled me to pass my ADI Part 3 Test first time (not bragging much but I got an A and 46 Points).

I could let Martin take all the credit for this (well nearly all of it). But I also owe my success to the LD system which enabled me to prepare and practice for all parts of my training. Afterall, this is what we’ll be using ourselves when we become ADI’s. The Online theory and Hazard perception software, along with the LDC Driving skills workbook and DVD were crucial and complemented Martin’s instruction. So good is the LDC Driving Skills workbook, it became a vital resource and I even used it to amplify a teaching point during my Part 3 Test.

My training with Martin started about 8 months ago and I wasn’t in too much of a rush, as the plan was to become a qualified ADI a few months prior to finishing my 35-year career in the RAF. So, there I am thinking I’m this formidable driver and king of the road. Half an hour into lesson one, Martin pops this bubble when I realise, I’m AWFUL. The thing I really like about Martin is that he lets you know this in such a nice way that you’re not left feeling completely humiliated. Following some practical demonstrations, I very soon righted the bad habits and started to drive properly. Before long Part 2 test was out of the way, and was on to the serious business of Part 3 Training.

Ideally, I would like to have gone onto a Trainee licence, and Martin and I discussed the pros and cons in quite some depth. However, due to the fact I worked in North Yorkshire and lived in South Wales, we decided that going onto a Trainee licence wouldn’t be the best option as this would mean I’d be training under licence away from my home. Because of the distance, I only went home every other weekend, and Martin very kindly coordinated my training over the weekends that I stayed in Yorkshire. I know that this was a big ask for Martin to fit my training around his weekend commitments and family and is a mark of how committed and professional he is as an Instructor. For this Martin, I’m extremely grateful. I still recall the weekend in Winter when we had a training session straight after you’d got in after coaching your Youth football team and were frozen to the bone. After a quick coffee, off we went for a 3-hour driving session.
Planning my lessons was a two-way partnership, and each was structed in such a way that best suited me and my development. Martin exudes confidence and his role playing as a learner driver is something to behold. His wealth of experience enabled him to demonstrate so many situations that I very quickly felt like the instructor and not the student.
I believe that getting the right instructor is crucial for success. For me, Martin easily adapted his teaching to meet my learning style, and again, I’m extremely grateful for this. I would highly recommend Martin to any potential PDI or learner driver. Never critical or impatient no matter how serious the error in judgement was. Every mistake, error or situation was always made into a positive learning point or experience. Although I might not have always had faith in myself, not once did you in me. I’m still left a bit bewildered on how I passed so high and at the first attempt. For you I know that it was always your plan and goal. Thank you so much Martin for being such an exceptional Mentor, Coach and Instructor. You made my journey to become an ADI such an enjoyable and pleasant experience. I’ll see you again in the future when I prepare for my first standards check. I cant think of anyone else who I’d want to be my trainier.

Dear all at LDC amd beyond, a couple of months ago myself and LDC Instructors Shane South Mike Skiffington Rachel Yarwood-Murray Karen Bannister Alan Stevens and Andrew Hankey were raising money for Martin House Childrens Hospice in Wetherby

The event was to give an opportunity of talented footballers at under 13s Junior Tykes and Barnsley Boys the chance to drive our cars at Norton Lightwood Sheffield. Thanks to Andrew Warburton allowing us to use his facilities we smashed our £500 target

Our Official target raised has just been confirmed by Martin House is

£1,019.62 I am absolutely blown away by the support by everyone involved

Many thanks to you all

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/martin-firth4

Not long now before our under 12s Junior Tykes and Barnsley boys get their hands on the steering wheels of our Driving Instructors Cars (23rd May 5pm) at Norton Lightwood Sheffield
The boys not only get 2 15 minute slots but a raffle will give them the opportunity to be driven around the track in a purpose built Rally Car by a professional driver.
Food and Drinks will be available for the boys and they will also get a goody bag each.
Including Cash we have so far raised just short of £900 which has easily exceeded our target, so thank you for your support.

http://click.contact.justgiving.com/?qs=fff9ab91ba8da101705e81eb52710a0e8cc4b2a4bc0e49687f8cfce9ac61bfa182b7028919a7972c54b44909c151ef31ebca8b2aa70b9469

Read Martin's story Martin is raising money to help Martin House Hospice for Children and Young People

Congratulations to Mark Bourne who passed his part 3 test today and is now a fully qualified driving instructor......the intense training at pontefract head office did the trick.....RESULT :-)

Congratulations to Janet ford and Jeremy griffiths this morning......both have passed the part 3 instructor teaching test so are now both fully qualified driving instructors......good luck to both of you in your new careers