Meet Dan Hicks: Your Advanced, DVSA-Approved Manual Driving Instructor (ADI)

Welcome to the heart of PassLab. I'm Dan Hicks, and for the last 15 years, I've been proud to call the Havant and Waterlooville area home. My mission isn't just to get you a licence; it's to transform you into a confident, safe, and independent driver, ready for the roads around Portsmouth and beyond. I personally guarantee that every lesson is taught with patience, precision, and a deep understanding of what it takes to pass your test the first time.

Calm, Structured and Simple: The PassLab Way

My decades of driving and teaching experience have proven that driving is not complicated—it's often just poorly taught. My core teaching philosophy is built on three pillars to ensure rapid progress and reduce test day anxiety.

Calm Instruction

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I maintain a supportive, no-pressure environment. Mistakes are expected and lessons are tailored to move at your pace, especially if you are a nervous beginner.

Structured Learning

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Every lesson follows a clear, defined plan with progress tracking. You always know what you are learning and why, maximizing your lesson time and saving you money.

Simple Techniques

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I break down complex skills—from parallel parking to busy roundabouts—into easy, memorable steps. I can easily adjust my style to fit how you learn best, ensuring success for all pupils.

DVSA-Approved Instructor (ADI) Fully qualified and regularly tested by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency.

Ongoing CPD Ongoing professional development to ensure that training methodologies and practices are cutting edge.

Pass Plus Qualified to provide the official scheme that reduces post-test risk and can lower insurance premiums.

15 Years Local Residency Deep, firsthand knowledge of local roads, hazards, and the specific routes used by the nearby test centres

.Proven Success Rate[HIGH 80% FIRST-TIME PASS RATE] Our systematic approach consistently delivers rapid, positive results for our learners.

When you book with PassLab, you are learning from an instructor who has invested in the highest standards of driver education.

The Credentials That Matter

Ready to learn with confidence?

Click here to view our lesson prices and book your first lesson with Dan today.