The Hoot Hoot story so far...

Kevin Hooton Co-founder of Hoot Hoot Driving School

Hoot Hoot Driving School was founded by Kevin & Margaret Hooton in 2006. Their vision was to run a driving school which not only promoted quality driving tuition second to none, but also one which nurtured and cared for it’s driving instructors by giving them the tools and training required to improve their skills and give them pride in their chosen profession.

Kevin Hooton became a driving instructor in 2001 and has loved every minute. He loves driving and is passionate about making the roads safer. He is an experienced ADI, ADI trainer, accredited taxi driver trainer, member of the IAM , NTTA , DIA , MSA and founder of his local driving instructor’s association MADIA. Margaret previously worked in management for a large corporate company before embarking on a successful dog behavioural career until their daughter Niamh arrived. Margaret now works behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly.

Our mission

Hoot Hoot Driving School’s mission is to promote competent, high level, skilful driving tuition to all those wishing to learn to drive.

Hoot Hoot Driving Instructors undergo a programme of Continued Professional Development to ensure they are kept up to date with the latest training techniques and their core competencies as driving instructors are enhanced and improved, to ensure their teaching skills are the best in the market place.

It isn’t enough for our driving instructors to be fully qualified with the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) . Being patient, friendly and fun are really nice personal attributes for any driving instructor to have but what does that really tell you about their ability to teach?

Many driving instructors qualify at grade 4 level (the minimum standard) on their second or third attempt. There are undoubtedly weaknesses in their teaching ability and unfortunately, without help from experienced ADI trainers and continued practicing, their key skills will not improve. There is a long list of other skill sets which might not have been covered during their training but are essential to operating effectively.

Taking further training can bring rapid improvements to a driving instructor's teaching performance. This is something the DSA have recognised and are working towards implementing a programme of CPD (Continued Professional Development) at some time in the future. Hoot Hoot Driving School already have a programme of CPD in place as we want all of our pupils to have the best tuition available. After all, the better the tuition, the quicker you learn to drive and pass your test, thus saving you money in the long run.

Of course we realise our pupils aren't really interested whether our driving instructors are a grade 4, 5 or 6. But what we do know, is that they are impressed with our professional approach, confidence in our ability to teach, and knowledge of our job and industry. All of which comes as a direct result of Hoot Hoot Driving School making the time and effort to develop our instructors through continued professional development.