Target Tuition profile of Keith Hepburn

Target Tuition is owned and run by Keith Hepburn, and based in Winchmore Hill, North London.

Keith Hepburn trained to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in 2001, with one of the largest driving instructor training colleges in the country.

After qualifying he joined the AA driving school as a franchised driving instructor, in April 2006 he decided to further his career and started his own independent driving school.

Target Tuition was set up so Keith could engage directly with customers, providing a local professional service. He now lives in Winchmore Hill, North London with his wife Olga Hepburn, and strongly believes in investing in the local community.

All approved driving instructors have to pass a demanding three-part exam. A multiply choice 'Theory Test' and 'Hazard Perception Test' (Part 1), a 'Driving Ability Test' (Part2), and an 'Instructional Ability Test' (Part 3). The driving ability and instructional ability tests are limited to 3 attempts, which makes the qualifying process very demanding.

A fully qualified ADI must display a green certificate on the windscreen of the car while giving tuition. Some trainee driving instructors are granted a licence so they can gain experience before their qualifying examination. In this case, the potential driving instructor (PDI) must display a pink certificate on the windscreen.

Keith Hepburn has passed all three qualifying exams and is registered on the list of Approved Driving Instructors (ADI), and received one of the highest grades achievable.

Raising the standards of driver training remains an important part of his business profile.

With experience and knowledge his aim is to provide a high standard of coaching that allows you to not only pass your driving test, but provide you with a full appreciation of all the factors that influence safety.

Keith Hepburn

Continued Professional Development

Queen Elizabeth Foundation (QEF) Qualified Driving Instructor

A 3 day training course for driving instructors on Teaching People with Disabilities to Drive. Keith Hepburn is entered on the register for driving instructors for disabled people.

Offering advice and guidance on equipment and adaptations. Training for people with specific needs.

Diamond Special Test

A 90 minute drive over a demanding route. Instructors must demonstrate a commentary drive normally in 2 situations - Town/Country. You are asked to perform all the set exercises. You will also be expected to show expert handling of the controls and drive in a manner that is Smooth, Systematic and Safe. Your standard of driving should also reflect that of a drive that is economically friendly.

A certificate is awarded to those not accumulating more than 2 driving faults. The test is normally conducted in an area unfamiliar to the instructor, by the DIA most senior examiners.

Cardington Special Test (Grade A)

This is the most difficult test in the country and is undertaken at the DSA training establishment Cardington near Bedford.  The test lasts for 90 minutes over a demanding route and encompasses all of the manoeuvres. Approved driving instructors have to demonstrate a positive, courteous attitude and the ability to control the position and speed of the vehicle safely, systematically and smoothly. A high consistent standard of driving based on concentration, effective observation, anticipation and planning is expected.

Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAMs)

The Institute of Advanced Motorists are highly regarded by many people for their efforts towards road safety.

You are examined by a police class 1 driver, the drive lasts around 90 minutes with an emphasis on safe progress.

RoSPA Advanced Driving Test

Whilst narrowly missing the much sort after 'Gold' award I achieved an impressive 'Silver' which is a very high standard of driving over 90 minutes including a commentary drive. Much of the training for the RoSPA advance drive focuses on the police drivers manual ' Roadcraft'. Whilst a lot of attention is placed on progress, safety always comes first.