Derek Haynes Driving Instructor in SE London

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Derek Haynes teaches people to drive and prepares them to confidently take and pass their driving test and drive safely for life.

For Derek, it’s more than just a job - it’s a vocation. He says: ”It’s such a rewarding career teaching people to drive and to pass their tests. I can remember taking my test all those years ago and how it felt to pass. It’s such a life-changing moment and brings freedom and independence. Also it enhances job opportunities and it in these times of rail strikes it provides independence and the ability to drive where you want, when you want!”

Derek lives in SE19 and covers the SE London postcodes, teaching manual diving in his easy-to-drive VW Polo. He works Monday to Saturday and from 08h00 to 22h00.

His tuition methods are pupil-centred which means he tailors his lessons to suit his clients’ needs and requirements. Derek describes his style as coaching, and by listening to his pupils he can deliver training sessions that ensure the lessons are enjoyable and relaxed.

Derek describes his USP - Unique Selling Pointas: “My calm manner, the fact I’m easy-toget on with and have a nice smile!”

He’s a popular and successful instructor with a current pass rate of 75%, much higher than the national average of 48%. He puts his success down to the fact that he ensures the basic fundamentals of driving are in place as a solid foundation on which to build the higher level skills of awareness, forward planning and anticipation: key skills in today’s busy traffic.

Derek is a franchisee of Estrela Driver Training. This means that although he works for himself - he’s self-employed - he’s not by himself - he’s always got the support and back up from an established and successful Driving School.

So, if you’re looking to learn to drive and pass your test in 2023, Derek is the ideal person to help you.

To book lessons with Derek, contact Estrela Driver Training on 07725 121 121