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Darren Kelman

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Manual Automatic Evenings Available soon

Lesson duration: 60 minutes

About Darren

Darren Kelman is a DVSA-approved driving instructor in Inverness with more than 16 years' experience teaching learner drivers across the Highlands. He used to be a serving police officer, so he brings solid, structured training to his lessons. He has completed specialist courses including the Patrolman's driving course, high-speed blues and twos training and studies in driving psychology. Darren is known for being calm and patient, and he is great at building simple routines into your driving so you leave each lesson feeling more confident. Darren plans lessons around what you need and gives clear, honest feedback after every session. He offers flexible lesson times to fit around college, work or family. Lessons focus on practical skills, good road awareness and realistic test preparation so you are ready for the big day. His prices are competitive, with block booking options, and he has a strong pass record in Inverness and the wider Highlands.

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Regular Working Hours

These are estimated standard hours. Contact the instructor to confirm their exact availability.

Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Areas Covered

Inverness

IV1 3JB • 10 mile coverage radius

Also serves:

Highlands Inverness

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Frasermenzies97

Jan 30, 2026

Look no furtherDarren has made the process of learning to drive so easy! He has well structured lessons, can answer any question that you have, and has "real-life" anecdotes to help you memorise vital facts. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor!May 4, 2018

Frasermenzies97

Jan 30, 2026

Straight out of the top drawerI have tried to learn to drive several times over the years with a few different instructors and always gave up long before I was ready for the test. Darren has been a revelation. He always turns up when he said he would, never messes you around, great value for money especially on block bookings and I am almost ready to take the test. If he can teach me he can teach anyone. So I recommended him to my wife who starts her lessons next week.DazzlediceMay 4, 2018

Frasermenzies97

Jan 30, 2026

Simply AmazingBy far the best instructor you could ask for. Each lesson is a calm and enjoyable learning experience where even the smallest thing is explained in as much detail as you need. Every lesson leaves me feeling like a more confident and competent driver and I've already decided that Darren would be the best choice for when my teens reach driving age.JenniferN.May 4, 2018

Frasermenzies97

Jan 30, 2026

It is a pity thatIt is a pity that Darren does not Know the High way codeMr XSeptember 19, 2019

Anonymous

Jan 30, 2026

best instructor you could ask for.

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Darren Kelman has 5 student reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.