Approved, experienced, trustworthy

A driving instructor You can rely on

At MD Driving, lessons are delivered by Matthew Durrant, a fully Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) — qualified, regulated, and trusted to teach you safely, professionally, and with real understanding of how to cater for each individual.

What “approved driving instructor” really means?

To legally teach driving lessons in the UK and charge for them, an instructor must be on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) ADI register.

This means your instructor:

• Has passed rigorous tests (including theory, driving ability and teaching ability)
  
• Is recognised by the DVSA as fit to teach learner drivers to the UK standard
  
• Undergoes regular standards checks and professional updates
  
• Holds a current licence and DBS check
  

Unlike casual or unqualified instructors, a DVSA-approved instructor is professionally accountable and must meet strict conduct and safety expectations.

An instructor who understands how learners really struggle

Choosing the right driving instructor matters. Not just for passing your test — but for how confident you feel every time you sit in the driver’s seat.

At MD Driving, all lessons are taught by Matthew Durrant, an experienced Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a calm, structured approach designed to help learners truly understand driving.

Matt is:

• A driving professional using belief-aware coaching principles
  
• Teaching emotional regulation under driving pressure
  
• Helping learners identify limiting performance beliefs
  

This helps learners with:

• Test anxiety
  
• Confidence collapse
  
• Decision paralysis

Meet Matthew Durrant – Approved Driving Instructor

Matthew has over a decade of experience teaching learners at every stage, including:

• Complete beginners
  
• Nervous and anxious drivers
  
• Learners switching from automatic to manual
  
• Those who’ve failed one or more driving tests
  

He is also the creator of the MD Driving YouTube channel, where thousands of learners watch his clear, no-nonsense explanations of clutch control, junctions, roundabouts, and driving test procedures.

The same teaching style you see online is exactly what you get during lessons- only it's developing all the time!

What it’s like to learn with Matt

Lessons are:

• Calm and pressure-free
  
• Structured, not rushed
  
• Focused on understanding why things work
  
• Adapted to how you learn
  

There’s no shouting, no ticking clocks, no judgment and no being pushed on before you’re ready. But when you are ready, Matt will help you to increase the challenge in a safe way, agreed by you. Many learners say this is the first time driving has actually made sense.

Supporting nervous and overthinking learners

If you:

• Overthink clutch control
  
• Panic when cars build up behind you
  
• Freeze at junctions or roundabouts
  
• Lose confidence under pressure
  

You’re not alone — and you’re not “bad at driving”.

Matthew specialises in helping learners slow things down, understand what’s happening, and build confidence step by step.

A local instructor with real Derby test knowledge

As a Derby-based instructor, Matthew has strong knowledge of:

• Roads used by Derby Driving Test Centre
  
• Common problem junctions and roundabouts
  
• Speed limit changes and signage
  
• Test-standard driving expectations
  

This helps learners prepare properly for test day, not just practise randomly.

From Go2 Driving School to MD Driving

Matthew previously created Go2 Driving School, which became trusted by thousands of learners online and locally. He also trained many of the schools' instructors.

MD Driving is the evolution:

• More structured lessons
  
• Deeper explanations (where needed)
  
• Strong links between lessons and online learning
  
• A focus on confidence and long-term driving ability
  

It’s built for learners who want to understand driving properly, not just scrape through a test.

Is Matthew the right instructor for you?

MD Driving is a great fit if you want:

• A calm, patient instructor
  
• Clear explanations without pressure
  
• Lessons adapted to your confidence level
  
• Preparation that reflects real test conditions
  

If you prefer rushed lessons or being pushed before you’re ready, MD Driving probably isn’t the right fit — and that’s okay.

Learn with MD Driving

Matthew offers:

• Manual driving lessons in Derby
  
• Test preparation and refresher lessons
  
• Support alongside the MD Driving Course (coming soon)

Professional standards you can trust

Being an ADI isn’t just about knowing how to drive — it’s about how to teach what you know safely and professionally.

ADI responsibilities set by the DVSA include:

• A high standard of driving skill and road safety awareness
  
• A professional, ethical approach to learners and lessons
  
• Being responsible for your safety and the safety of others during instruction
  

Matthew holds his ADI certificate proudly and is registered to teach learners in Derby and surrounding areas.

Calm, structured, supportive instruction

Matthew’s teaching philosophy is simple:

Safe drivers start with understanding — not pressure.

That means lessons are always:

• Patient and confidence-building
  
• Structured to match how learners really learn
  
• Focused on deep understanding, not memorising routines
  
• Adapted to your pace and goals
  

Unlike instructors who rush through manoeuvres or focus only on test routines, Matthew helps you build actual driving competence.

Real-World Expertise

Because Matthew teaches in and around Derby every day, he knows the roads learners struggle with — especially junctions, roundabouts, test routes and common hazard areas.

That local insight helps learners:

• Prepare more effectively for the driving test
  
• Reduce common faults
  
• Drive with real confidence on Derby roads
  

Matthew Durrant is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to teach learner drivers professionally in the UK. With years of experience teaching learners of all abilities, Matthew specialises in helping:

• Nervous and anxious learners
• Those struggling with clutch control
• Learners who’ve failed previous tests
• Drivers who want clear, structured instruction
  

What learners say

“Matthew explained things in a way that finally made sense. I’d had lessons before but always felt rushed. With MD Driving, everything was calm and structured, and my confidence improved massively.”

— Learner Driver, Derby

“I failed my test twice before coming to MD Driving. Matthew helped me understand why I was making mistakes instead of just correcting them. Passed with confidence.”

— Manual Learner, Derby

“I was very anxious about driving, especially junctions and clutch control. Matthew was patient, clear, and never made me feel under pressure.”

— Nervous Beginner, Derby

“You can tell Matthew really understands how learners think. Watching the YouTube channel helped, but the in-car lessons were exactly the same calm style.”

— Test-Ready Learner