Paul Dawson

Paul Dawson is a Driving Standards Agency approved instructor (DSA ADI) based in Cambridge, with years of solid professional teaching experience. He trained as an ADI with a BSM franchise from 2006 to 2010, moved to the AA in early 2010 and became an independent instructor in 2024. Paul specialises in automatic lessons and teaches in a modern electric automatic car. He works with complete beginners, international drivers converting to UK licences, post-test drivers who want extra training and learners preparing for IAM or RoSPA Gold standards. Paul's lessons are clear, calm and organised. He breaks things down so they're easy to follow and gives detailed feedback at the end of each session, so you can spot mistakes quickly and fix them next time. He offers semi-intensive courses and block bookings, including 2-hour sessions and a 10-hour block option, plus motorway training, Pass Plus, refresher lessons and support with test preparation and retakes. His pupils often mention his patient manner, clear explanations and useful recap at the end of lessons, which really help confidence grow. Paul covers Cambridge and many surrounding villages and focuses on helping you become a safe, confident driver who keeps improving even after you pass your test.