Developing confident, knowledgeable and client-centred driving instructors.
BUILT FROM REAL EXPERIENCE
TUZO Academy was founded by Steve Dowdall, a former DVSA Driving Examiner, experienced teacher and winner of the 2026 Gold PDI of the Year award.
The Academy combines first-hand knowledge of the ADI qualification process with decades of teaching experience. Our aim is not simply to help trainees pass their qualifying tests. We develop instructors who can think, adapt and provide safe, effective and enjoyable lessons throughout their careers.
OUR APPROACH TO TRAINING
We believe the best instructors help learners develop their own understanding, rather than simply giving them instructions to follow.
Our training is built around four principles:
Principle 1
Explore before explain
Principle 2
Ask before tell
Principle 3
Develop thinking before technique
Principle 4
Encourage reflection
This creates instructors who can recognise what their learners need, adapt their teaching and deliver genuinely client-centred lessons.
Why Train with TUZO?
EXAMINER INSIGHT
Understand what the DVSA is looking for and how the ADI qualification process works.
COACHING-LED TRAINING
Learn how to develop thinking, encourage reflection and adapt each lesson to the individual.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Receive clear, relevant training designed for real lessons and the realities of working as a driving instructor.
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?
Whether you are ready to begin or simply want to understand your options, we would be pleased to hear from you.
