---
title: "David H. — Advanced Driving Instructor"
description: "David H. — Advanced driving instructor covering Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford, Farnham"
url: https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/hampshire
type: profile
---

# David H.

**Location:** Hampshire
**Coverage:** Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford, Farnham
**Experience:** 25+ Years
**DMAP Level:** 5

## Profile

## Overview

A seasoned coach since 1998, David has guided everyone from first-time track-day enthusiasts to Formula One names. 

He combines motorsport pedigree with manufacturer-led training programmes, ensuring every session blends expert technique with real-world relevance.

## Core Expertise

- **Manufacturer & Dealer Training:** Chief Instructor for Morgan Motors (including staff vehicle assessments), Ferrari North Europe Challenge weekends, BMW dealer-staff driver programmes, and Porsche Cars GB customer experiences.
- **Driving Academies & Race Schools:** Core instructor on the Lotus Driving Academy - covering road-based test drives through to intensive track training at Hethel.
- **High-Performance & Limit Handling:** Specialist in drift techniques, precision tracking and advanced vehicle-control drills across a wide range of performance marques.
- **Film & TV Precision Driving:** Expert in stunt and precision driving services for the film and television industry, plus training of stunt drivers.

## Professional Experience

- **Morgan Motors (Chief Instructor):** Training and assessing engineers and staff in performance and safety-critical driving.
- **Ferrari North Europe:** Delivering Ferrari Challenge race weekend coaching for private and corporate clients.
- **Lotus Driving Academy:** Running both introductory road test drives and advanced track-based training at Hethel.
- **BMW & Porsche Customer Programmes:** Designing and delivering bespoke dealer and customer driving events.
- **Film & TV Precision Driving:** Providing precision and stunt driving, and mentoring new stunt professionals.

## Key Qualifications

- **DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)**
- **FIA International Race Licence Holder**
- **Motorsport UK ARDS Grade A Instructor**
- **Drift & Limit Handling Instructor**
- **Precision & Tracking Driving Instructor**

## Coaching Philosophy

David believes mastery comes from hands-on practice, clear feedback and scenario-based challenges. By tailoring sessions to each client - whether on road, track or set - he builds confidence, precision and safety into every drive.

## Reviews

### Nicola W. — 5/5

David is a fantastic instructor.

It was a really fantastic  day, I learned a lot, I can't stop thinking about it and now I need to practice it all. 

*Surrey, 2025-07-25*

### Benjamin B. — 5/5

Good fun, helps build confidence.

*Basingstoke, 2026-02-06*