Following a hugely enjoyable career in hospitality management, Stewart joined the driver training industry in 2008 and bought Caledonian LDT shortly afterwards. Stewart holds the BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development, is an approved trainer for Tri-Coaching Partnership, and an Accredited Coach for Driver Metrics.
He has passed the DIA Special Test in driving ability. The driving school remains a family owned business. In 2018, Stewart was invited by Tri-Coaching Partnership to deliver their flagship BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development to ADIs in Scotland.
He has passed the DIA Special Test in driving ability. The driving school remains a family owned business. In 2018, Stewart was invited by Tri-Coaching Partnership to deliver their flagship BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development to ADIs in Scotland.
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The national average number of driving lessons taken to pass the driving test is quite high - it's 45 hours with an ADI and 20 hours of private practice with a relative. But it's high for a couple of reasons. Due to pressure from parents or employers, some people tend to book tests before they are ready for them.
Once you've turned 17, get your Provisional Licence online, or by asking for a D1 form at your local Post Office. Send it to the DVLA with your payment, proof of ID and a recent photo of yourself. We're all fully qualified (only fully qualified Instructors are allowed to display the green badge in their car), and brilliant at what we do.
We believe that choosing to learn to drive with Caledonian Learner Driver Training should be one of the best decisions you ever make. That's why we ensure that all our Instructors and Coaches are trained to the highest standard, and consistently encouraged to improve through our own in-house continuing professional development programme.
Automatic vehicles now account for 35-40% of new car sales. This is up from 15-20% since 1998 and seems certain to continue rising towards the 50% mark as we approach 2032 - the deadline set by the Scottish Government for a ban on all new petrol and diesel cars. As the surge towards electric vehicles begins to pick up pace, automatic vehicles are poised to take over the small hatchback market.
The addition of brand-new, all-electric vehicles to our fleet provides Clients with the opportunity to get to grips with the kind of cars that we believe will dominate the roads over the next twenty years and beyond. Experience the cutting edge of new driver technology and learn to drive the zero-emissions way.
Reviews (13)
Emily Harper
Dec 15, 2021
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I can’t recommend Jess @ Caledonian enough! She was an amazing instructor! She was extremely patient and full of knowledge! I was quite scared at the thought of driving at first, however as lessons went on, Jess helped build my confidence and taught me how to be a safe driver, and made me feel very comfortable and enjoy driving! I can’t thank her enough for helping me in achieving my goal of passing my driving test! Fantastic! 🚗😁
Jane Monari
Dec 02, 2021
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I highly recommend Pauline as an instructor! She is an excellent teacher, and is very calm and knowledgeable. She is a great communicator, and always put me at ease and made lessons enjoyable. Even with some long breaks because of covid, I managed to pass first time. Thanks also to Rory, who I learned with before covid. I couldn’t have done it without them. Many thanks!
Mary Hart
Dec 02, 2021
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Shannon Slavin
Nov 29, 2021
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Ashley McCarry
Oct 27, 2021
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I had such a great experience with Caledonian Driver Training! I had been driving in the states for 20 years, and Jess was so gracious and patient in teaching an old dog new tricks! I appreciate her helping me get over the “things I was used to”, and communicating in a way that was easy for me to understand how and why some things were different… from what I was used to. Her great communication skills made it much easier to let those habits go.
She was able to pinpoint what I needed to focus on and adjust for driving in the UK. She pointed me in the direction of some amazing
She was able to pinpoint what I needed to focus on and adjust for driving in the UK. She pointed me in the direction of some amazing
Matthew Gallagher
Oct 23, 2021
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I would highly recommend Jess as an instructor. So nice and supportive and makes sure you know what your doing to make you feel as comfortable as possible. She cares about giving you real driving skills and knowledge, rather than just how to pass the test. Also provided an app and notebook with Q&A so that I could work outwith the lessons to gain a better knowledge of every situation I will encounter while driving. She also stuck with me during a hectic period of time while I was moving house which I'm very grateful for 👍.
Scott Robertson
Sep 08, 2021
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Emma Confidential
Jul 20, 2021
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Ck Kelly
Jul 06, 2021
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Rebecca Grieve
Jul 03, 2021
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Rhys Walker
Jan 11, 2020
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Cara McHugh
Dec 22, 2019
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First time pass!! All thanks to Pauline. I have had a very positive experience driving with Pauline. Being very anxious going my lessons Pauline made me feel very comfortable whilst driving and her technique and expertise helped me passed first time which I can’t thank her enough for. I will miss our chats and laughs during our lessons.
Equi Amy
Sep 11, 2019
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Just passed my test today thanks to Pauline 🎉 as a driver that started off so nervous of everything involved with driving to passing my test with only 5 minors in less than a year!
She makes you totally comfortable in the car and is so flexible fitting my lessons in when it worked for me, definitely couldn’t have done this without her!!
She makes you totally comfortable in the car and is so flexible fitting my lessons in when it worked for me, definitely couldn’t have done this without her!!
