About…Chris Bensted
Lives, not labels. Driven by truth. Made for change.
Who I Am?
I’m Chris – a driving instructor, trainer, coach, and (not so) quiet advocate who believes that different people don’t need fixing – they need teaching that fits.
I work with instructors, learners, and those the system tends to overlook. Especially the neurodivergent (ND), the overwhelmed, and the ones who’ve been told they’re not doing it right.
I’m not here to tick DVSA boxes. I’m here to build better drivers, better trainers, and a better way of doing things.
What I Believe
- Confidence isn’t taught. It’s built from understanding.
- Theory isn’t a test – it’s the knowledge that keeps you safe.
- Neurodiverse drivers aren’t the exception – they’re the reality.
- We don’t need more instructors. We need more informed ones.
- Driving is a conversation, not a checklist.
What I’ve Built
- Theory Test Explained – A smarter, supportive way to learn the theory
- Driving with BOB (Coming soon) – Child safety training for parents and instructors
- The DITC – A collective of instructors who give a damn
- The Coaching Cookbook – Because teaching needs structure and humanity (With maybe a little humour)
- The ADI Walk Back – A national meet-up movement for mental health and community in the industry
- I’m a Driving Instructor (ADI & PDI) and I’m on Meta (Facebook) – The first ever Facebook group uniting driver trainers, now over 25% of the industry!
Why I’m Doing This
Because I spent years feeling like an outsider – professionally, personally, neurologically.
And I realised I wasn’t alone.
So now I build the things I wish I’d had, and share the things I wish I’d known.
Not for everyone.
But for the ones who care enough to change.
Favourite Quote
“I’m not trying to lead everyone. I just want to connect the ones who care enough to change.”