Professional Development & Instructor Mentoring
Driving Instructor Coaching & Mentoring
Driving101 also offers a unique professional development and mentoring service for businesses and organisations employing driving instructors.
Using advanced observation and coaching principles gained through Institute of Advanced Motorists observer-level training, Liz provides an independent and practical review process to help instructors improve consistency, professionalism, safety, and teaching effectiveness.
This service is particularly valuable for:
Driving schools
Companies employing multiple instructors
Fleet training providers
Organisations delivering specialist driver support services
New instructors entering the industry
Existing instructors wanting professional growth and feedback
You can't show someone a view you've never seen yourself
If your own driving and teaching skills are only halfway up the ladder, it becomes much harder to help learners reach the top.
That’s why professional development isn’t about fixing poor instructors – it’s about helping good instructors continue to grow.
This is a highly specialised service rarely offered within New Zealand’s driver training industry.
The focus is not simply on getting the students to “pass tests,” but on building safer, more capable and professional instructors who can confidently work with a wide range of learners and situations.
Services can include:
Instructor observation and review
On-road coaching and mentoring
Teaching technique evaluation
Professional support for business
Observation and hazard awareness coaching
Communication and learner management strategies
Staff development workshops
Support for neurodiverse and adaptive training environments
Why Work With Driving101?
Because sometimes the best learning happens when experience, humour, and honesty all sit in the same passenger seat.
Driving101 brings:
- Real-world industry experience
- Specialist adaptive driver training knowledge
- Practical instructor coaching
- Strong community and industry connections
- A down-to-earth, relatable teaching style
- Training that people actually remember
Booking & Enquiries
Presentations and mentoring services are available throughout New Zealand. Community and industry pricing options available.
To discuss your organisation, workshop, conference, or professional development needs, please get in touch.