07904 611081
Open contact form
Follow on Facebook Beltup2drive
Follow on Twitter Beltup2drive
You can test your theory knowledge by registering with our FREE online theory practice
Go to theory test practice
Belt Up Driving School

Dan Ashley ADI


1st time passer
Congratulations Dan on passing your Part 3 first time. Welcome to Belt Up Driving School! You will become a valued member of the team....

Congratulations Dan on passing your Part 3 first time. Welcome to Belt Up Driving School! You will become a valued member of the team....

Dan Ashley ADI

I am a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) working under the Belt Up umbrella alongside Angie and the team.

I take pride in teaching students of all ages and abilities, helping them develop the skills needed not only to pass their driving test but also to become safe and confident drivers for life.

I understand that learning to drive goes beyond mastering physical skills—it also requires determination, dedication, and confidence. With a calm and patient approach, I create a friendly and supportive learning environment, tailoring each lesson to suit the individual needs of my students to help them reach their full potential.

I teach in a silver Vauxhall Mokka, a modern SUV-style car that offers a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience.

To book a lesson, feel free to call or text me at 07796 147357.

Plymouth Driving School. For driving lessons in Plymouth call 07904611081One to one lessons with experienced driving instructors.




My instructor was Dan and omg. He was an absolute legend. Being an “older” 👀 learner I was nervous especially after having not the best of experiences with my previous instructor. Dan had to start from scratch with me and he was a dream! Kind, caring, compassionate, funny and so patient. As a previous teacher myself I know how difficult it is to teach. Dan never faltered with his approach a

ELLIE
PASSED 1ST TIME

My instructor was Dan and omg. He was an absolute legend. Being an “older” 👀 learner I was nervous especially after having not the best of experiences with my previous instructor. Dan had to start from scratch with me and he was a dream! Kind, caring,...
added 2nd Apr 25

My instructor was Dan and omg. He was an absolute legend. Being an “older” 👀 learner I was nervous especially after having not the best of experiences with my previous instructor. Dan had to start from scratch with me and he was a dream! Kind, caring, compassionate, funny and so patient. As a previous teacher myself I know how difficult it is to teach. Dan never faltered with his approach a

KEMBA
PASSED 1ST TIME

Dan was amazing, he helped build my confidence and get me to a first time pass! He was patient and attentive to what it was I needed. I couldn't have done it without him!
Dan
Dan Ashley

added 2nd Apr 25

Dan Ashley ADI it was an absolute pleasure learning to drive with you! He always made sure I was able to drive safely and confidently on every road Plymouth could throw at us, and was always happy to answer any questions whenever I was unsure of something! It’s been a blast and I would absolutely recommend!

COREY
PASSED 1ST TIME

Dan Ashley ADI it was an absolute pleasure learning to drive with you! He always made sure I was able to drive safely and confidently on every road Plymouth could throw at us, and was always happy to answer any questions whenever I was unsure of something!...
added 2nd Apr 25

If you’re looking for an instructor to get you through your test, Dan Ashley ADI is 10/10. <br /> <br /> Dan helped me get through the test and changed me from a nervous driver/former motorcyclist to a safe and most importantly qualified driver! <br /> I also did the Pass Plus with him as well and I couldn’t fault Dan for his knowledge, encouragement and overall skill, as well as his ability to put me at eas

DAVE
PASSED 1ST TIME

If you’re looking for an instructor to get you through your test, Dan Ashley ADI is 10/10.

Dan helped me get through the test and changed me from a nervous driver/former motorcyclist to a safe and most importantly qualified driver!
added 2nd Apr 25

Dan<br /> Thanks for your help Dan! It was a great pleasure learning to drive with Dan, made it very easy to learn and would definitely recommend to anyone!

EVAN
PASSED 1ST TIME

Dan
Thanks for your help Dan! It was a great pleasure learning to drive with Dan, made it very easy to learn and would definitely recommend to anyone!
added 2nd Apr 25

A massive thank you to Dan Ashley and Belt Up for helping me pass first time! I really cannot recommend them enough!<br /> I never felt any pressure with Dan as my instructor, he was always very calm and super easy to talk to. Any mistake that happened during my lessons was always followed up with a clear and simple way of improving!<br /> I will always recommend Dan to anyone looking to learn how to drive;

OWEN
PASSED 1ST TIME

A massive thank you to Dan Ashley and Belt Up for helping me pass first time! I really cannot recommend them enough!
I never felt any pressure with Dan as my instructor, he was always very calm and super easy to talk to. Any mistake that happened...
added 2nd Dec 24

The biggest of congratulations goes to Kay for passing her test today. 🎉<br /> You used the coping mechanisms you have learned in the car and didn’t let your nerves get the better of you. You did it! 🎉<br /> I’m super pleased to have helped you achieve your dream.<br /> Enjoy your freedom and stay safe on the roads 🚙😁

KAY

The biggest of congratulations goes to Kay for passing her test today. 🎉
You used the coping mechanisms you have learned in the car and didn’t let your nerves get the better of you. You did it! 🎉
I’m super pleased to have helped...
added 25th Jan 24

Well done to Freddie for passing his test today! <br /> Good luck with the car shopping and enjoy your commute to work! 😁🚙

FREDDIE

Well done to Freddie for passing his test today!
Good luck with the car shopping and enjoy your commute to work! 😁🚙
added 23rd Jan 24

Massive congratulations to Lizzie for passing her test first time today with no driver faults!Excellent comments from the examiner.Super well done Lizzie! 😁

LIZZIE
PASSED 1ST TIME

Dan Ashley is an amazing driving instructor. A month before my test there was no chance i was going to pass but if it wasn’t for dan going above and beyond with booking me in on his bank holiday day off and providing amazing support i wouldn’t have...
added 23rd Jan 24

John Porter<br /> Well done Ben and thank you very much Dan for your instruction and patience in helping Ben pass his test and develop his driving skills, a very happy and relieved Son and grateful parents. He can now enjoy the independence this will bring him and Dad´s late night work pick-up service can soon retire.

BEN PORTER

John Porter
Well done Ben and thank you very much Dan for your instruction and patience in helping Ben pass his test and develop his driving skills, a very happy and relieved Son and grateful parents. He can now enjoy the independence this will...
added 20th Dec 23

A big well done to James for passing his test today! <br /> He has worked very hard to achieve today’s pass. <br /> Good luck in your new job and enjoy your van! 😁

JAMES

A big well done to James for passing his test today!
He has worked very hard to achieve today’s pass.
Good luck in your new job and enjoy your van! 😁
added 20th Dec 23

Just passed my test first time and it’s all thanks to Dan! I was a nervous wreck from beginning to end but he reigned me in and gave me the confidence I needed. Every lesson was a pleasure and I recommend him to anyone who’s starting out!! 🚙 THANK YOU DAN!!!

PAUL WHELAN
PASSED 1ST TIME

Just passed my test first time and it’s all thanks to Dan! I was a nervous wreck from beginning to end but he reigned me in and gave me the confidence I needed. Every lesson was a pleasure and I recommend him to anyone who’s starting out!! 🚙 THANK...
added 11th May 23

Comments to follow

GEORGE

Comments to follow
added 21st Jan 23

Dan has been my 4th driving instructor and I can’t thank him enough for getting me through and passing. It has been an absolute pleasure being taught by him and I can’t recommend him enough. Lovely guy and very friendly and would recommend him to anyone looking to start driving.

ARCHIE MARKS
PASSED 1ST TIME

Dan has been my 4th driving instructor and I can’t thank him enough for getting me through and passing. It has been an absolute pleasure being taught by him and I can’t recommend him enough. Lovely guy and very friendly and would recommend him to anyone...
added 21st Jan 23

Well done Bailey! 🥳<br /> Amazing effort passing your test today on your first attempt! <br /> I knew you could do it! <br /> Good luck for the future and stay safe on the roads!

BAILEY
PASSED 1ST TIME

Well done Bailey! 🥳
Amazing effort passing your test today on your first attempt!
I knew you could do it!
Good luck for the future and stay safe on the roads!
added 18th Sep 22

Fantastic instructor, couldn’t recommend Dan anymore. Definitely the best instructor in Devon, always extremely patient and supportive, clever tips and tricks helped me pass considering I wasn’t the easiest learner😂 Thank you Dan and carry on doing what you’re doing!!

OLIVER JACKSON

Fantastic instructor, couldn’t recommend Dan anymore. Definitely the best instructor in Devon, always extremely patient and supportive, clever tips and tricks helped me pass considering I wasn’t the easiest learner😂 Thank you Dan and carry on doing...
added 18th Sep 22

I’ve had a few instructors and Dan is by far the best, very friendly and made me feel at ease! Would recommend him to any one, thank you so much Dan

HARRISON

I’ve had a few instructors and Dan is by far the best, very friendly and made me feel at ease! Would recommend him to any one, thank you so much Dan
added 18th Sep 22

Well done Lewis for passing your driving test this morning!!! We are extremly proud of you ❤ Massive thanks to Dan Ashley - he couldn´t have had a better teacher ❤<br /> — with Denz´s Weekend Valets and Lewis Hart.

LEWIS HART
PASSED 1ST TIME

Well done Lewis for passing your driving test this morning!!! We are extremly proud of you ❤ Massive thanks to Dan Ashley - he couldn´t have had a better teacher ❤
— with Denz´s Weekend Valets and Lewis Hart.
added 18th Sep 22

It was Owens turn today at getting his full licence.<br /> He passed, first time with only a couple of driver faults!<br /> Excellent achievement! Especially considering he had never driven a car before August! <br /> Well done Owen! Happy travels! 😁

OWEN
PASSED 1ST TIME

It was Owens turn today at getting his full licence.
He passed, first time with only a couple of driver faults!
Excellent achievement! Especially considering he had never driven a car before August!
Well done Owen! Happy travels!...
added 1st May 22

Massive well done to Bethany on passing her driving test at the first attempt today!<br /> I’m going to miss you Beth! <br /> Stay safe on the roads and enjoy your freedom! 😊

BETHANY
PASSED 1ST TIME

Massive well done to Bethany on passing her driving test at the first attempt today!
I’m going to miss you Beth!
Stay safe on the roads and enjoy your freedom! 😊
added 1st May 22

A Huge well done to Connor on passing his test today! <br /> Enjoy the freedom and stay safe out there! 😁

CONNOR

A Huge well done to Connor on passing his test today!
Enjoy the freedom and stay safe out there! 😁
added 27th Jan 22

Comments to follow

LEE-ANN

Although I didn't start my driving journey with Dan, he helped me become confident and worked on my anxiety. Thank you so much for being you Dan, your the most patience, understanding person. You never once got cross with me. I never thought id pass,...
added 27th Jan 22

I truly couldn´t recommend Dan enough! His calm, friendly approach is something that I needed.<br /> Nothing was too much trouble and has the patience of a Saint!<br /> I have had 2 previous instructors that are nothing in compare to Dan´s teaching. <br /> Thank you Dan! First time pass. I will miss you!

CHARLOTTE

I truly couldn´t recommend Dan enough! His calm, friendly approach is something that I needed.
Nothing was too much trouble and has the patience of a Saint!
I have had 2 previous instructors that are nothing in compare to Dan´s...
added 27th Jan 22

Best driving instructor I could have ever wished for! Helped me to pass first time today! I couldn’t have done it without you. I’ll miss our lessons and rants so much. Thankyou again xx

CHLOE
PASSED 1ST TIME

Best driving instructor I could have ever wished for! Helped me to pass first time today! I couldn’t have done it without you. I’ll miss our lessons and rants so much. Thankyou again xx
added 27th Jan 22

Huge congratulations to Shannon on passing her test this morning! <br /> After over 10 years of working together and then weekly driving lessons. I’m really going to miss seeing you regularly! <br /> Drive safely and come and visit me soon! 🥳

SHANNON

Huge congratulations to Shannon on passing her test this morning!
After over 10 years of working together and then weekly driving lessons. I’m really going to miss seeing you regularly!
Drive safely and come and visit me soon! 🥳
added 27th Jan 22

Massive well done to Josh on passing his test first time today, with only 1 driver fault!<br /> Enjoy your car and the freedom! <br /> It’s been a pleasure Josh! <br /> See you on the roads! 😁

JOSH
PASSED 1ST TIME

Massive well done to Josh on passing his test first time today, with only 1 driver fault!
Enjoy your car and the freedom!
It’s been a pleasure Josh!
See you on the roads! 😁
added 27th Jan 22

Huge congratulations to Summer for passing your driving test today with only 24hours notice! It’s been a pleasure to help you achieve your dream! Stay safe on the roads and keep in touch 😁

SUMMER

The absolute best instructor. After not working out with a previous instructor Dan was so supportive and motivating with me learning to drive. Had more faith in me than I did myself!! Honestly would recommend Dan to absolutely everyone, so down to earth...
added 27th Jan 22

Amazing driving instructor. so supportive and friendly, very easy going and really helped me with my driving skills and was able to pass first time! would definitely recommend 😊👍🏼

LUCY
PASSED 1ST TIME

Amazing driving instructor. so supportive and friendly, very easy going and really helped me with my driving skills and was able to pass first time! would definitely recommend 😊👍🏼
added 26th Sep 21

Loved learning how to drive with him. Such a kind and patient teacher. Thank you very much for teaching me 🙂

NAKYTA

Loved learning how to drive with him. Such a kind and patient teacher. Thank you very much for teaching me 🙂
added 26th Sep 21

SAM PICKLES

I moved to belt up from another instructor. I’m 5 lessons in now with my instructor Dan. The lessons are super good always learning whilst enjoying the lesson. Super patient and always making sure if you a make a mistake you learn from it. So to anybody...
added 3rd Jul 21

Comments to follow

ERIN

Comments to follow
added 3rd Jul 21

Comments to follow

LEON

Comments to follow
added 3rd Jul 21

Congratulations Amber on passing your driving test on your first attempt with Dan.

AMBER 1ST TIME PASS
PASSED 1ST TIME

Congratulations Amber on passing your driving test on your first attempt with Dan.
added 29th Oct 20

Dan and Angie are both fab instructors! Highly recommended!

KYLER - PASSED 1ST TIME
PASSED 1ST TIME

I started driving with Dan several years after my first attempt with two negative experiences with other instructors. Dan is friendly, polite and will test out differing teaching techniques until you have both found a way that works for you! I passed...
added 29th Oct 20






Belt Up Driving School
 07904 611081


go to top of page