My name is Gareth Marchant, I am an Approved Driving Instructor offering driving instruction to learner drivers and Pass Plus courses, Motorway and Refresher Training to full licence holders.
With a passion for Road Safety, I have been involved in learner driver/rider education since 1994, initially teaching learner motorcyclists. Since becoming a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor in December 2000, I have been providing driver training in and around Stirling.
My goal is to teach you to drive safely, independently and with self-awareness, not just to pass the practical driving test. To achieve this I need to offer the highest quality training, be patient, flexible, and using effective coaching methods be able to inspire and facilitate you to achieve the highest standards that you can.
If this is your goal too, give me a call on 07966 393410 and let’s get started!
My Approach
Coaching in Driver Training – What is it?
The goal of the coach is to raise the learner’s level of awareness (feel, input, information, self feedback) from its normal resting state to a far more acute receptivity
Sir John Whitmore, A Definition of Coaching for Driving
Coaching in Driver Training – How does it benefit you?
Coaching works by helping/allowing people to take responsibility for their own learning by encouraging decision making
John Farlam, smartdriving.co.uk
Qualifications and Commitments to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor, Grade A (2000)
Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency Fleet Driver Trainer (2015)
Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency Approved Motorcycle Instructor (CBT1 and Direct Access) (1999)
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (2015)
eDriving Solutions “Coaching for Driving Instructors” Course (2010)
eDriving Solutions “Psychological Approaches to Driver Education” Course (2011)
eDriving Solutions “Creating an Independent Learner and Independent Driver” Course (2013)
Autism Awareness Course (2011)
Dyslexia Awareness Course (2012)
AIRSO Road Safety Seminars – Presenter & Delegate
St. Andrews Emergency First Aid Course
NLP for Driving Instructors Course (2014)
Professional Memberships
Former Secretary and Vice Chairman, Forth Valley Driving Instructors Association
Member of www.eDrivingSolutions.co.uk
Member of ADI National Joint Council
Member of RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders
Member of Institute of Advanced Motorists
Former Secretary and Vice Chairman, DISC