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Nigel Belton

Who am I?

My name is Nigel Belton, I am 50 years young and a true local man being both born and bred in Gainsborough.  I live just outside Gainsborough now, in the hamlet of Yawthorpe, with my wife.  I have over 33 years of 'on the road' experience, beginning with moped/motorcycles, before circumstances dictated a move to four wheels.  I have a passion for Ferrari's and Aston Martins, but the car I would really like to own and drive is a Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION X FQ-400 (see picture above). I religiously follow Formula 1 and Michael Schumacher.  My taste in music is varied.  But two groups stand alone for me.  The seventies heavy rock group 'Rainbow' (Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow), is just the best.  And then there's 'Bon Jovi' (Keep the faith).

After a variety of driving jobs, mainly delivery driving, I decided to train as a Driving Instructor.  I have been a certified Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DSA ADI) for five years and I have aquired the following qualifications for your benefit.  I am committed to further enhancing my career and the quality of service I offer to you through 'Continuing Professional Developement'.  I am also bound by, and adhere to, a professional code of conduct.

  • Fully qualified EMERGENCY RESPONSE (BLUE LIGHT) (AMBULANCE) trained driver
  • National Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction
  • City & Guilds 7303 PTLLS (Teaching qualification)
  • DSA ADI (Car)
  • DSA Registered Fleet Driver Trainer
  • Pass Plus Registered Instructor
  • RoSPA Advanced Driver - Gold Grade (The highest civilian driving test/qualification in the country)
  • IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) Certified Advanced Driver/Registered Instructor
  • DIAmond 'Special' test & 'Advanced' test Certified
  • BTEC Award - Defensive Driving (Advanced)
  • BTEC Certificate - Driving Instruction (Advanced)
  • a2om Affiliate ADI - BTEC Driving Science (Licensed to deliver the BTEC in Driving Science)
  • Vehicle Dynamics & Limit Handling (Millbrook Proving Ground)
  • Driving Instructors Association (DIA) member
  • Section 125(3)(e) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 Criminal Record Disclosure (CRB Enhanced Check) dated: 13th May 2010 for your safety

 

What vehicle shall I be driving?

My current tuition vehicle is the country's number one vehicle of choice as chosen by driving instructors, the Vauxhall Corsa.  A 1.3CDTi (diesel), three door, in black.