The Force behind LDA
MEET THE FOUNDER
My name is Sayed Sadaat, and I am the Founder and Owner of Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford, one of the leading driving schools in Oxford. With over 16 years of experience in driver training, I am proud to lead one of the most trusted and well-established providers of driving lessons in Oxford and the surrounding areas, including Cowley, Headington, Summertown, Botley, Abingdon, and Kidlington.
At LDA, our mission is to help learners become safe, confident, and responsible drivers for life. We are supported by a strong team of over 30 fully qualified DVSA-approved driving instructors in Oxford and a modern fleet of more than 30 manual and automatic cars, allowing us to offer flexible, high-quality driving lessons tailored to each learner’s needs and learning style.
We provide a full range of manual and automatic driving lessons in Oxford, including lessons for beginners, refresher driving courses, intensive courses, and practical test preparation. Whether you are learning to drive for the first time, returning to driving after a break, or preparing for your Oxford driving test, our instructors deliver patient, professional, and personalised instruction.
Learning to drive should be a positive, supportive, and confidence-building experience. That’s why Local Driving Academy is recognised as one of the most recommended driving schools in Oxford, with a strong local reputation built on trust, results, and excellent customer service.
“Thank you for choosing Local Driving Academy Oxford. We look forward to supporting you every step of the way and welcoming you to the LDA family.”
Kev Field – Oxford, UK
There are 41.3 million registered vehicles in the UK today and so producing safe drivers is more important than ever before. Driving has always been my passion and, during my career, I’ve been behind the wheel of everything from a forklift truck to an articulated lorry, having gained my HGV license at the tender age of 21. My passion for driving led me to devote my career to driving instructor training in the UK. My love of driving and passion for helping others to become safe and confident drivers led me to train with the Coaching Academy and, in my capacity as a Personal Development & Business Coach, I’m able to combine my qualifications as an instructor and ADI trainer with the tools needed to help others improve their driving confidence. Even after passing their test, many people suffer a lack of confidence when driving – for example; 1 in 7 motorists say that they are nervous about driving on motorways. I’m proud to be able to help clients overcome their fears and become super-confident drivers. Great drivers do, of course, begin with great instructors and I’m committed to delivering the best possible learning experience for LDA’s driving instructor trainees. As well as being a registered Grade A ORDIT instructor, I’m a Driver Metrics trainer and one of only a handful of people to have delivered the BTEC4 on behalf of the Tri-coaching Partnership. If you’re ready to train to be a driving instructor, what are you waiting for? LDA’s driving instructor courses in Oxfordshire offer flexible payment plans as well as lessons to fit in with your other responsibilities such as work and childcare
Khalid Aziz – Oxford, UK
I became an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) for LDA in 2016 and it was the best decision I ever made; in fact, I only wish I’d started my ADI journey sooner. As an ADI, I’ve been able to reset my work / life balance as the flexibility of the role allows me to choose my own working hours – which means more time for family and never missing those important appointments, school events and holidays. Having been born and raised in Oxford, LDA was the obvious choice for me and I’m proud to be part of such a supportive driving instructor training centre in my local area.
If you’re worried about the cost of becoming a driving instructor, LDA offers some great payment options and the driving instructor training is so flexible that you can even work it around your current job.
There’s plenty of information on the LDA website for you to peruse but, if you want the lowdown on what it’s like to become a PDI / ADI, don’t hesitate to get in touch and I’ll be happy to guide you through the process.
