Testimonials

I am happy to recommend Martin, he gave me some coaching training. I found him to be friendly, courteous, extremely professional and a brilliant trainer.

Russell Warner ADI, RoSPA Gold

Martin

I'd like to thank you for your time spent coaching me in readiness for my fleet check test.

After having only recently acquired fleet registration I was none too confident with what was needed to pass the fleet check test and how to implement it. With your patience, coaching skills and knowledge we spent a number of hours honing my coaching and presentation skills after which you made me feel more confident in that I could achieve a good grade on the day (which I did even with the examiner in role play).

Many thanks again Martin

Andy Temple ADI

"I trained Martin to become a driving instructor several years ago. He was very focused and self-motivated, and I knew that once he had qualified as an Approved Driving Instructor, he would continue his studies in his quest for excellence. This has been borne out, as Martin is now one of the most qualified driver trainers in the country."

Stuart Kelley ADI (ORDIT-registered Trainer parts 1, 2 & 3)

After dropping my grade on a check test I contacted Martin Mullenger of WSM Driver and Instructor Training Consultants.

Although Martin is located some distance from where I live, taking the training with him has proved very worthwhile. With his expert training skill and technique he helped me to improve my grade to such an extent that I only just missed out on obtaining a grade 6 on the subsequent check test.

I have the greatest respect for him as a trainer and would certainly recommend him to any other instructor seeking to improve their grade or at least keep their existing grade on a forth coming check test.

Mike Smith ADI

Dear Martin,

I am writing to say how much I enjoyed the on road training in preparation for the Fleet Assessment which you provided recently. I was very impressed with the professional yet relaxed approach you took. In particular the way you made clear from the very beginning what was expected and your willingness to use varied coaching methods to get the best out of the training.

I have in the past been very disappointed with training by companies who did not deliver on what they had promised.

I would like to say thank you as you did more than fulfil what you had promised and far exceeded my expectations.

Kind Regards

Garry Ball ADI

Contacting Martin pre check test was very worthwhile. His professional approach and knowledge of our industry is second to none. After an assessment he identified areas for improvement and set out an action plan. Following this action plan through enhanced my teaching methods, particularly my Q&A techniques. All of the above prepared me well for my check test, for which was successful and improved my overall Grade.

Witney ADI.

I can thoroughly recommend Martin Mullenger. He helped me upgrade my instructor skills and bring my teaching right up-to-date with his one-to-one training, and when I took my ADI check test, my grade was improved. It was extremely worthwhile doing this extra training.

Mike Talbot
ADI Abingdon

I initially contacted Martin, WSM Driver and Instructor Training Consultants, not long after passing my part three exam to become an ADI. I completed the Fleet Training Course at the DIA and needed to complete the DIA Special Test to be included on their register of trainers.

I contacted Martin for my initial training / assessment session. Martin was extremely professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of advanced driving and highlighted various aspects of my driving technique that could be improved and with a lot of hard work practicing on my own concentrating on Martin's guidance; I could see my driving standard improve at every training session.

I successfully passed my DIA Special Test at the first attempt and have since kept in contact with Martin ever since. I am now practicing again to improve further and am now seriously considering the ROSPA Advance Driving test and I am aiming for Gold standard, hopefully again at the first attempt....with Martin's help!!

In addition, I am also utilizing a number of Martin's techniques whilst teaching my students, which not only benefits the students, giving them a greater awareness of their surroundings, observations, safety and general driving skills, it keeps me more focused on the subject matter in hand, up to date and relevant.

In conclusion, after training with Martin, he has given me the enthusiasm, strive and energy to continue training, first as I said with the RoSPA driving test and then the Diploma in Driving Instruction with the DIA. Although at present I am unsure whether I will go as far as Martin and get a degree, but no doubt he will convince me!!

Therefore, I have no hesitation in recommending WSM Driver and Instructor Training Consultants for any driver training you may require from the new learner, to advanced driver training and more recently for any budding trainee instructors who may need fresh or additional training to pass their exams....I wish I found him earlier !!!!

Thanks again

Brian Hyland
ADI & Fleet Trainer

As a PDI I undertook my Part 3 training with a large “national training school”. I believed that the training was adequate to enable me to get through my Part 3 exam as all their trainers kept telling me that I was great and how easy the Part 3 test was. Therefore, imagine my amazement when on my first attempt to take my Part 3 exam, I failed. I was then informed that I would need to take an additional 5hrs training and tried again. I believed what my instructors had told me that the test was easy and I was good enough. The date for my second attempt at the Part 3 exam came with the national training school and I failed again. This time I was convinced that I simply did not know how to control the test.

After failing my 2nd attempt at the Part 3 exam I was lucky enough to be introduced to Martin at WSM Driver and Instructor Training Consultants who agreed to take me on as a client. This training was an eye opener for me as it was the first time I had ever received training sessions based on the PSTs.

My experience with Martin was, at times, hard to take on board as it became obvious very early on just how badly I had been taught by the “national training school” and how unprepared I had been for the previous two tests.

It is very difficult when one finds out they are not as good as they first thought and there were times I felt I would never get to the standard Martin wanted me to achieve, at times I wanted to give up.

However, with Martin’s help and persistent encouragement I stuck to it and was rewarded by a successful outcome to my 3rd attempt at the Part 3 exam.

This result, I feel, would not have been possible without Martin’s ability to train instructors to a very high standard. He was the only trainer that I had dealt with who clearly told me my current standard was not up to the grade and that I needed to change to meet the requirements to pass the Part 3 exam.

I am now proud to say and use “ADI” after my name thanks to WSM Driver and Instructor Training Consultants.

Brian Tippett ADI

Dear Martin

As you will recall I attended a day’s driving course with you on the advice of my solicitor because I had an imminent hearing for a speeding offence.

I wish I had taken the course before the speeding offence because it showed me just how poor my road knowledge and driving had become over the thirty years since passing my driving test.

Taking the course has definitely made me a better and slower driver, far more aware of the road and potential hazards.

I think your course is essential for anyone who has been driving for five years or more.

Many thanks for an enjoyable and rewarding day.

Yours sincerely

David Blythman

Having been recommended by my solicitor, to undertake a driver training course with WSM, as I was facing a ban due to the totting up procedure.

Not knowing what to expect, Martin Mullenger’s approach to the course was relaxed but very professional. Taking the time to explain the purpose of the day in a clear and concise manner.

It is amazing how little you really know about driving on the roads in general, why road signs are where they are and what they mean. I now know “the more paint on the road, the more danger there is”.

During the day Martins instruction and guidance were aimed at improving my driving and observation, reducing the risk of speeding and accidents. I gained a lot from the day’s instruction and have put into practice all that I was taught, especially the 3rd Gear for 30mph.

The report that Martin produced was submitted to the court as a mitigating circumstance, having already used an extreme hardship case in a previous case. Once my solicitor had presented the report with an explanation of who Martin was and what the course entailed, the Magistrates took the time to read through it.

After about twenty minutes, I was handed a 6 month ban, but the Magistrates noted the information contained within the report and specifically mentioned the Driver Road Risk Management Course; this was reduced to 3 months.

I would recommend the course for any one, not only for court but for drivers of any level, and if I could convince my wife (now my chauffer) to attend it would stop the white knuckle ride I am subject to whenever I need a lift.

Your Sincerely

M A Cookson MIET

My day spent with Martin Mullenger of WSM Driver and Instructor Training Consultants was extremely helpful. Thanks to his calm and informative tuition, I learnt to rethink the way I drive and now drive in a much safer manner.

Mrs Howard Oxfordshire

Martin Mullenger gave a course that I attended. I will freely admit that I was not keen on attending the course but the quality of a very thought provoking presentation made for a positive and enjoyable learning experience. My driving benefitted from the course and I had no hesitation in asking Martin to take on our 17 year old son as a learner. He passed first time and we are happy that he was taught to drive properly and fully, not only to get through the test. We will be asking Martin to teach our daughter next year. I would recommend him to any parent looking for a top class instructor.

With very best wishes.

Brian Ahern

Thanks again for teaching me how to drive; I'm still shocked I passed.

I learned to drive with Martin over a period of months and I can highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn. He's immensely thorough, patient, and friendly and is a truly an excellent instructor. He has an enviable record of getting his students through the test, but doesn't just aim to get them through - he also makes them into safe, sensible drivers. He comes with my highest recommendation.

Aidan Irwin-Singer

I started to learn to drive in my 30s, and Martin had his work cut out for him! His patience and good humour made lessons a pleasure, while his excellent and extremely professional approach to training has taught me so much. If you want to learn to drive (to know what you’re doing and to feel confident and safe on the road), not just “how to pass your test quickly” Martin is the man for you! I would have no hesitation in recommending him to learner drivers of all ages :)

Catherine Clark

Martin did another fantastic training session this morning. Thank you, he is a great trainer.

Aileen Barber
Facilities Manager
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust