Professional Driver Safety Training

Delivering accredited driver safety courses across the UK. BSL fluent instructor committed to accessible, inclusive road safety education for all learners.

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About

Experienced trainer, passionate about road safety and accessible education.

I'm Joanna Smith, a professional driver safety trainer with extensive experience delivering courses throughout the United Kingdom. My mission is to make our roads safer by providing engaging, practical, and evidence-based training to drivers of all experience levels.

I work with individuals, fleet operators, and organisations to reduce risk and build confident, responsible driving habits. Every course I deliver is tailored to the needs of the learners in the room.

BSL Accessible Training

I am fluent in British Sign Language and regularly support deaf and hard-of-hearing students throughout their driver safety education. Accessibility is not an afterthought; it is built into every session I deliver.

Services

Courses and training programmes tailored to your needs.

Driver Risk Assessment

Comprehensive on-road assessments identifying areas for improvement and providing actionable feedback to reduce driving risk.

Speed Awareness Courses

National Speed Awareness Programme courses helping drivers understand the risks of speeding and develop safer habits.

Fleet Safety Training

Bespoke driver safety programmes for organisations looking to reduce incidents, lower costs, and improve fleet compliance.

BSL-Supported Courses

All courses available with full BSL delivery for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners, ensuring equal access to driver education.

Motorway & Dual Carriageway

Targeted training for drivers who need to build confidence and safety awareness on high-speed roads.

New Driver Programmes

Post-test development courses helping newly qualified drivers transition safely to independent driving.

Experience & Qualifications

Professional background in driver safety and education.

Experience

Senior Driver Safety Trainer

National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme | 2018 – Present

Delivering NDORS courses including Speed Awareness and Safe & Considerate Driving across multiple regions. Mentoring new trainers and developing course materials.

Fleet Risk Consultant

Self-employed | 2015 – Present

Working with corporate clients to assess fleet risk, deliver on-road coaching, and design bespoke training programmes for drivers of all vehicle types.

Driver Training Instructor

Road Safety Partnership | 2012 – 2018

Delivered classroom and practical driver improvement courses. Developed BSL-accessible course materials and supported deaf learners through training programmes.

Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)

Self-employed | 2008 – 2012

Provided one-to-one driving tuition with a high first-time pass rate. Specialised in nervous and anxious learners.

Qualifications

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (Grade A)

Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency

NDORS Registered Trainer

National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme

Diploma in Driver Risk Management

RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)

BSL Level 6 (Fluent)

Signature / IBSL

Certificate in Education (Cert Ed)

Post-compulsory Education & Training

First Aid at Work

HSE Approved | Current

Key Skills

  • Driver Risk Assessment
  • British Sign Language
  • Classroom Delivery
  • On-Road Coaching
  • Fleet Management
  • Course Development
  • Accessibility
  • DVSA Standards
  • Safeguarding

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Interested in driver safety training or have questions about BSL-accessible courses? I'd love to hear from you.