Chris Bensted Does It Different
Theory specialist. A driving instructor without a car. Instructor trainer. Industry voice.
As seen on Sky News • James May’s Theory Test App • MyDriveTime • DVSA Stakeholder • The Trainers Trainer
I help instructors teach better, learners think smarter, and the industry see its own blind spots. Without change we can’t grow. I aim to inspire change by speaking outside and inside the conversations that actually matter.
What I Do:
- Decode the theory so it sticks
- Train instructors before and beyond the badge
- Speak truth to names we know – from the DVSA to James May
- Help the people the system forgets
- And help people forget the system
Who do I work with:
- Learners
- Instructors (ADIs & PDIs)
- Trainers
- Parents
- Organisations
- Businesses
This isn’t about standing out. It’s about standing up – for better training, clearer theory, and a system that actually works.
Here’s where to start:
The GRADEA System – Grade A – a Standards Check and Part 3 solution
A practical, no-jargon system to help instructors succeed at Standards Check and Part 3 — every single lesson.
L.T.D. – Look, Tell, Do. – Its a revolution for ADIs
A modern approach to learning and teaching that puts the learner at the heart of every decision.
Driving with BOB – (Coming Soon)
Real road safety for real parents. Because nothing changes your driving like a baby in the back.
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Chris Speaks…
The blog. The podcast. The bits no one else is writing about.
Trusted by instructors, creators, and the people shaping the industry.
The kind of praise that matters – from people who’ve actually worked with me.
Daniel Hill
MyDriveTime
🗨️ “Since our first meeting 5 years ago, Chris has been a hi-octane cultivator of visionary, problem-solving ideas that aim to add value to an industry that is otherwise sorely lacking in such energy and passion. His non-stop, never-say-never attitude has earned him a strong reputation within our profession as a thought leader, and is one of a select few individuals I would gladly give up my time to work with.”
James May
James May’s Theory Test App
🗨️ “Chris is very useful!”
James McAleer
Driving Instructor
🗨️ “I’ve always been drawn towards people who see things differently and that’s how I became Facebook friends with Chris Bensted.
I signed up for a one to one zoom business coaching session to run a few ideas past him. Chris was incredibly supportive and positive, he also pointed out a few pitfalls that I hadn’t foreseen along with some extra opportunities I had missed also.
When you get to know him his willingness and desire to help oozes from him, and he really gave me the motivation to execute on my ideas. I would urge anyone looking a coach or even a sounding board to listen to him. I’m glad I did.”
