Training Manager Mark Wright

Mark Wright, Training Manager for Edinburgh

'I can’t recommend Mark highly enough! He has supported and guided me throughout my entire ADI process and has always been incredibly patient, professional, and encouraging. I still have the part 3 test to pass but up until now I am extremely happy.

Mark is a fantastic instructor who genuinely cares about helping his students improve and succeed. His knowledge, teaching style, and patience have made such a difference throughout the process. I’m extremely grateful for all his help and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!'

Who are you and what do you do?

I'm Mark Wright, and I run my own driving school based in South Queensferry, Drive Wright Scotland. I've been an ADI since 2013, and have been working with Caledonian as a Training Manager since 2019.

What is the best thing about being a training manager?

Being part of a forward-thinking team who are committed to improving and growing. Caledonian doesn't settle with just training instructors; they're truly aiming to shift the paradigm and bring driver training and driving instructor training up to where it should be.

What is the best advice you could give your learners?

My best advice to PDIs is to make sure you take time to reflect throughout your training. This is often the key to solidify what you're learning. Aim to go above and beyond throughout, and make sure to use all the fantastic resources that Caledonian are able to provide for you.

What do you like to do when you're not working?

When I'm not working, I enjoy being out cycling when I can, and I also follow the NBA, particularly the New York Knicks.

One interesting fact about you...

When I was a student, I worked with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for a few summers as a driver. One year, I was asked to drive David Hasselhoff and his girlfriend up to the show. He was wearing a purple suit, and commented that I look like Prince Harry!

'I contacted Drive Wright Scotland for driving instructor training upon receiving several recommendations. I had a chat with Mark and I knew right away that he was the right trainer for me, there was no pushy sales talk and he was genuinely interested in me. Mark is patient he always strives to get the best out of you and never shies away from sharing his top tips or relevant knowledge he gained through his own continuous professional development.

The training I have received has been in-depth and is structured exactly how it feels it should be.

Mark and Drive Wright Scotland have the ethos I was looking for, I was never going to 'just get people through their tests'. I want to create safe drivers who are prepared for almost anything our roads can throw at them. The training from Drive Wright Scotland encourages instructors to do exactly that.'

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