Paul Cole DVSA (Grade A) Approved Driving Instructor. 

Paul is also the I.O.W Driving Academy’s proprietor. He is a Grade 6 Instructor. What this means is that Paul has qualified within the top 6% of UK Driving Instructors. It’s classed as an accolade within the Industry. Under the new grading system from the DVSA, Paul has now been awarded Grade A status.

Pauls tuition car is a 2022 Ford PUMA ST Line MHEV Hybrid – Petrol

Paul is an Advanced Driver and Driver Trainer and qualified in 2007 so has been teaching for 15 years. Year on year Paul achieves an average of between 40 – 45 student passes annually. This is one of the highest pass rates for any instructor on the Island.

Clive Lawson DVSA Approved Driving Instructor

Clive has 32 years experience driving, 25 years with HGV’s. He is also CPC & ADR trained as well as being a ROSPA Gold Advanced Driver.

Throughout these years Clive had witnessed numerous examples of bad driving and this is the reason he decided to train as a Driving Instructor, so he could make a difference.

Clives career highlight was when he was delivering multi million pound prestige and classic cars from companies such as Ferrari & Porsche to media & TV companies to feature in shows including Top Gear & Fifth Gear.

Clive is delighted to be part of the team at the IOWDA and we are proud to have him onboard.