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title: "Michael K. — Advanced Driving Instructor"
description: "Michael K. — Advanced driving instructor covering Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Hexham, Durham and Consett."
url: https://www.drivingmasters.uk/advanced-driving-instructors/tyne-and-wear
type: profile
---

# Michael K.

**Location:** Tyne and Wear
**Coverage:** Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Hexham, Durham and Consett.
**Experience:** 30+ Years
**DMAP Level:** 5

## Profile

## Overview

With over four decades behind the wheel - as a Class 1 police driver and seasoned track instructor - Michael translates elite driving techniques into clear, hands-on coaching.

## Core Expertise

- **Elite Car Control & Performance Coaching:** ARDS Grade A licence holder, delivering bespoke track-day and performance-car sessions in dual-control supercars.
- **Advanced Police Driving Techniques:** Class 1 Advanced Driver since 1992, with regular check tests and in-service instructor experience in high-speed surveillance.
- **Motorcycling Performance & Safety:** Advanced Class 1 Police Motorcyclist (since 1993) and Register of Post-Test Motorcycle Trainers assessor.
- **Fleet Driver Assessment & Coaching:** Proven track record monitoring and up-skilling bus, logistics and corporate drivers to national competency standards.
- **Track Instruction & Race Coaching:** Race-circuit instructor at Croft, coaching in everything from entry-level drives to single-seater competition preparation.

## Professional Experience

- **Automotional (now RED Driver Training) & Drive Alive:** Fleet driver trainer and assessor - delivering structured coaching and competency-based assessments to commercial drivers.
- **Motorsport UK:** Regional Development Officer - coordinating track-based driver training and quality assurance across affiliated clubs.
- **IAM RoadSmart:** North East Regional Manager and Observer Examiner -overseeing volunteer observers, delivering advanced driving tests and rider coaching.
- **Croft Circuit & Driving Sensation:** Race-circuit instructor and supercar coach - guiding clients through performance driving in Lotus, Caterham, Porsche, Aston Martin and more.
- **Northumberland County Council:** Advanced Motorcycle Trainer - teaching civilian riders advanced handling, safety and track techniques.
- **Northumbria Police (30 years):** Class 1 Advanced Driver & Motorcyclist and part-time trainer - combining operational response duties with instructor and assessor roles.

## Key Qualifications

- **ARDS Grade A Instructor Licence**
- **DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)**
- **Advanced Class 1 Police Driving & Motorcycling** (Northumbria Police)
- **NVQ Level 2 Spectator Safety & A1 Assessor Award**
- **Register of Post-Test Motorcycle Trainers**
- **Professional Driving Instruction Certificate (The Instructor College)**
- **City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners**