Rob Haines 1st Drive
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Rob Haines 1st Drive
Electric Station Rd, Sleaford
# Rob Haines 1st Drive
Rob Haines 1st Drive is an independent driving school based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, operating across the town and surrounding villages within a 15-mile radius. Founded by Rob Haines, an Approved Driving Instructor since 2015, the school boasts an impressive 80% pass rate and is staffed by a team of qualified, experienced instructors including Terry Sturgeon (ADI since 2008), Nigel, and Colin.
The school serves learner drivers of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced drivers seeking refresher training and Pass Plus qualifications. They specialise in supporting anxious and nervous drivers, with Colin noted for his particularly calming approach developed through his RAF and NHS background. The team also offers specialist SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) driving lessons, recognising that learners have diverse needs.
What sets Rob Haines 1st Drive apart is their flexible approach to learning. Rather than one-size-fits-all tuition, they offer weekly lessons, semi-intensive and intensive courses tailored to individual requirements. Their instructors bring varied professional backgrounds—Rob's experience as a residential care officer, Nigel's HGV background and passion for road safety, and Colin's mechanical expertise—creating a well-rounded, patient teaching environment.
Additionally, the school offers ADI training for those considering a career change, providing franchise opportunities for aspiring driving instructors. This dual focus on learner development and instructor training demonstrates their commitment to raising standards across the driving instruction industry.
Rob Haines 1st Drive is an independent driving school based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, operating across the town and surrounding villages within a 15-mile radius. Founded by Rob Haines, an Approved Driving Instructor since 2015, the school boasts an impressive 80% pass rate and is staffed by a team of qualified, experienced instructors including Terry Sturgeon (ADI since 2008), Nigel, and Colin.
The school serves learner drivers of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced drivers seeking refresher training and Pass Plus qualifications. They specialise in supporting anxious and nervous drivers, with Colin noted for his particularly calming approach developed through his RAF and NHS background. The team also offers specialist SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) driving lessons, recognising that learners have diverse needs.
What sets Rob Haines 1st Drive apart is their flexible approach to learning. Rather than one-size-fits-all tuition, they offer weekly lessons, semi-intensive and intensive courses tailored to individual requirements. Their instructors bring varied professional backgrounds—Rob's experience as a residential care officer, Nigel's HGV background and passion for road safety, and Colin's mechanical expertise—creating a well-rounded, patient teaching environment.
Additionally, the school offers ADI training for those considering a career change, providing franchise opportunities for aspiring driving instructors. This dual focus on learner development and instructor training demonstrates their commitment to raising standards across the driving instruction industry.
Services offered
Learner driver trainingWeekly driving lessonsSemi-intensive driving coursesIntensive driving coursesRefresher driving coursesSEMH driving lessonsPass Plus trainingADI instructor training (Parts 12 and 3)