Meet Alex Fotheringham

Location: Worksop
Email: Alex@thedrivinginstructor.net

🔁 What made you want to become a driving instructor?
A much-needed change of career and the chance to help people gain a skill they can use for life.

⭐ What do you enjoy most about teaching people to drive?
Seeing pupils develop their skills and confidence, both on the road and in everyday life.

💡 What is the best piece of advice for new drivers?
Take the time to get it right the first time rather than rushing and repeating mistakes.

😂 What’s the funniest or most memorable moment you’ve had while teaching?
When a pupil told me they’d used my driving advice in their day-to-day life, not just while driving.

🗺️ If you could take a road trip anywhere in the UK, where would it be?
Fort William

🏎️ What’s your favourite car and why?
Ferrari F40 – a true classic.

⏱️ What’s the best driving tip you’ve learned over the years?
Less speed = more time.

👀 What’s one thing you always tell your pupils to do?
Check your mirrors.

🎸 What’s your favourite artist or band to listen to while driving?
Foo Fighters

🎶 If you could create the ultimate driving playlist, which three songs would be on it?
Paint It Black, Dakota, Broken Stones

💿 What was the first album you ever bought?
INXS – Kick

🎤 If you could go to any concert or festival, past or present, who would you see?
Queen

⚽ Do you follow any sports or teams?
Glasgow Rangers and darts

🎿 What’s a sport or activity you’d love to try but haven’t yet?
Skiing

🏁 If you could race any famous driver, who would it be and why?
Michael Schumacher – simply the best.

🎉 What’s a fun fact about you?
I’m only 45.

✨ If you could have any car superpower, what would it be?
A self-cleaning car.

❓ What’s one thing you wish you’d known when you first started learning to drive?
I don’t know.

😊 Anything else you’d like new pupils to know?
I’m calm and patient.