Belt Up Driving School

Gemma Hewlett ADI


I am a qualified Driving Instructor (ADI) working under Belt Up Driving School. Based in Plymouth. I feel it’s important to teach new drivers to not only pass a test but become a safe and confident driver for life. We offer FREE access to Theory Test Pro to help all our students.

I am one of the youngest ADI’s currently in Plymouth. I feel I have a great relationship with all my students so far, with a friendly and approachable attitude. As we are similar in age, I’d like to think all of my students can look to me as not just an instructor, but a friend they can trust and talk to.

I drive a lovely Volkswagen Polo SE TSI 1L called Vinnie and he is a such a smooth car to drive. I can’t wait to see what the future holds with my time at Belt Up and look forward to meeting new drivers.

If you wish to book lessons with me please text 07445 970 819 and I will reply as soon as I can. 😁

I have had an amazing experience learning to drive with Gemma. She is calm, talkative, eases nerves, is patient and does not rush with her teaching. Thank you so much for helping me to pass first time!!!!
I have had an amazing experience learning to drive with Gemma. She is calm, talkative, eases nerves, is patient and does not rush with her teaching. Thank you so much for helping me to pass first time!!!!
added 1st May 24

Gemma has been a brilliant instructor who has believed in me and pushed me. She took the time to explain everything in a way that i would understand and helped me greatly to build my confidence with driving. Thank you so much Gemma - i couldn’t have done it without you!xx
Gemma has been a brilliant instructor who has believed in me and pushed me. She took the time to explain everything in a way that i would understand and helped me greatly to build my confidence with driving. Thank you so much Gemma - i couldn’t have...
added 1st May 24

Thankyou Gemma honestly couldn’t have got there without a few kicks up the bum from you. See you on the road I can’t wait !!! xx
Thankyou Gemma honestly couldn’t have got there without a few kicks up the bum from you. See you on the road I can’t wait !!! xx
added 20th Dec 23

Big Congratulations to Alyssa Kane for passing your test today first time with only a few driving faults 🥳 👏🏻 My last test of 2023. I can’t wait to see you out driving around ! You’ve committed to every single lesson I am so proud of you and the effort you’ve put into this 🥰 Enjoy car shopping and stay safe 🚘
Big Congratulations to Alyssa Kane for passing your test today first time with only a few driving faults 🥳 👏🏻 My last test of 2023. I can’t wait to see you out driving around ! You’ve committed to every single lesson I am so proud of you and...
added 20th Dec 23

Gemma was amazing helping me pass first time with only 2 faults and went the extra mile to help me with my lessons couldn’t of asked for a better instructor
Gemma was amazing helping me pass first time with only 2 faults and went the extra mile to help me with my lessons couldn’t of asked for a better instructor
added 2nd Nov 23

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I have really bad anxiety when it come to driving and never thought I’d pass, gemma really gave me the confidence to believe in myself. She is such a nice, funny person we would always be laughing or talking about Harry Potter, I will forever be grateful...
added 22nd Sep 23

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Gemma is such a lovely instructor and really helped me with my anxiety and confidence with driving. I would get really in my head when behind the wheel and Gemma just always seemed to know when I needed a poke ☺️ she made me feel super comfortable...
added 22nd Sep 23

Big Congratulations to Cerys Tilley on passing today first time in her own car with only 1 driver fault 🥳🥳 hopefully now more good luck will come your way. Enjoy your freedom and stay safe 🚘 🥳👏🏻👏🏻
Big Congratulations to Cerys Tilley on passing today first time in her own car with only 1 driver fault 🥳🥳 hopefully now more good luck will come your way. Enjoy your freedom and stay safe 🚘 🥳👏🏻👏🏻
added 3rd May 23

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added 21st Jan 23

After two years, multiple lockdowns and being overtaken by a wandering pony on Dartmoor, this absolute wizard of a woman has got me through my test FIRST TIME 🥳. Gemma I literally couldn´t have done it without your encouragement, patience and occasional kick up the bum. If anyone is nervous about driving, give her a few months to recover from teaching me and then hit her up ! £&poun
After two years, multiple lockdowns and being overtaken by a wandering pony on Dartmoor, this absolute wizard of a woman has got me through my test FIRST TIME 🥳. Gemma I literally couldn´t have done it without your encouragement, patience and...
added 21st Jan 23

That’s another Hewlett passed first time 🥳 Big Congratulations to my little brother Charlie 😁 well done I am so proud of you. Now let’s go car shopping (you’re paying) 🚙 stay safe 🥳
That’s another Hewlett passed first time 🥳 Big Congratulations to my little brother Charlie 😁 well done I am so proud of you. Now let’s go car shopping (you’re paying) 🚙 stay safe 🥳
added 18th Sep 22

Big Congratulations to Harley Slater for passing today first time with only 2 driver faults 🥳 I knew you could do it, well done I am soo proud of you 😁 hope you enjoy your endless amount of drive through’s and stay safe
Big Congratulations to Harley Slater for passing today first time with only 2 driver faults 🥳 I knew you could do it, well done I am soo proud of you 😁 hope you enjoy your endless amount of drive through’s and stay safe
added 18th Sep 22

Big Congratulations to Charlotte Kevern for passing today first time !! The number 13 is said to be unlucky but not for us ! 🥳 I am soo proud of you, you always put in 100% into your driving lessons and it’s finally paid off.👏🏻 First test of 2022 for me and off to a fab start thanks to you ! I will genuinely miss our lessons. I wish you all the best and no doubt I’ll see you driving a
Big Congratulations to Charlotte Kevern for passing today first time !! The number 13 is said to be unlucky but not for us ! 🥳 I am soo proud of you, you always put in 100% into your driving lessons and it’s finally paid off.👏🏻 First test of...
added 1st May 22

This is a very special Congratulations to my little sister Maisie Hewlett for not only passing FIRST TIME but for passing today with ZERO FAULTS!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 I really am soo proud of you. I can’t wait for me to actually be the car DJ and go out for drives with you actually driving 🥳🥳🥳 well done stay safe I am so proud of you 🥰 🚘
This is a very special Congratulations to my little sister Maisie Hewlett for not only passing FIRST TIME but for passing today with ZERO FAULTS!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 I really am soo proud of you. I can’t wait for me to actually be the car DJ and...
added 3rd Feb 22

Thank you for taking me on last minute , couldn’t be more happy right now !! Xx
Due to certain circumstances I had to find a new instructor 2 weeks before my test , Gemma was so wonderful and was so kind in making me feel confident driving. From going to not knowing how to do certain manoeuvres smashing them and passing first time!!...
added 3rd Feb 22

Thank u for everything if it wasn’t for you no way I would have passed thank you and will see you on the road soon
Thank u for everything if it wasn’t for you no way I would have passed thank you and will see you on the road soon.
Amazing instructor passed first time with her fully recommended
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Despite 3 lockdowns Gemma helped me pass my theory and practical test first time. I couldn't have had a better instructor who helped with me anxiety in the beginning. She was not only a great teacher but also a friend. Thank you Gemma
added 3rd Feb 22

Belt Up Driving School has given me accesses to the theory test pro and it’s been a massive help to prepare me for theory test which I passed first time, Gemma and Angie have been available to help answer any questions I’ve been stuck with. I would highly recommend
Belt Up Driving School has given me accesses to the theory test pro and it’s been a massive help to prepare me for theory test which I passed first time, Gemma and Angie have been available to help answer any questions I’ve been stuck with. I would...
added 26th Sep 21

Gemma is a fantastic instructor, friendly and calm with an excellent approach to teaching.  <br />
I never felt out of my depth, but she knew just where to push me to continually improve my skills and gave me the knowledge and confidence to pass first time!  <br />
I wouldn´t hesitate to recommend her to anyone else and cannot thank her enough.
Gemma is a fantastic instructor, friendly and calm with an excellent approach to teaching.
I never felt out of my depth, but she knew just where to push me to continually improve my skills and gave me the knowledge and confidence to pass first...
added 26th Sep 21

Massive Congratulations to Jaydee Seaman for passing your driving test today!! Knew you could do it !! Now for all the drunken phone calls for a lift home 😁🥳🥳 enjoy your car and stay safe 🚘 🥰
Massive Congratulations to Jaydee Seaman for passing your driving test today!! Knew you could do it !! Now for all the drunken phone calls for a lift home 😁🥳🥳 enjoy your car and stay safe 🚘 🥰
added 28th Jul 21

Massive Congratulations to Kaci Axworthy on passing today first time in Plymouth 🥳🥳 3rd and final pass this week and year and just in time for Christmas I am so pleased for you, all your hard work was worth it !! Well done !! Soo proud of you enjoy your car and stay safe 🚘
Massive Congratulations to Kaci Axworthy on passing today first time in Plymouth 🥳🥳 3rd and final pass this week and year and just in time for Christmas I am so pleased for you, all your hard work was worth it !! Well done !! Soo proud of you enjoy...
added 28th Jul 21

Massive Congratulations to Amanda Christine for not only passing first time today but with 0 faults !!!!! Perfect score 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 soo proud of you well done !! All yours (and Gav’s) efforts have paid off you should be so proud of yourself I know you wanted to give up but you did it !!! Well done, Stay safe 🚘 🥰
Gemma had the huge task of teaching me to drive on the left side of the road in a manual car after having been driving in America for 10 years in an automatic. It was a really difficult transition adjusting to a manual and driving in completely different...
added 28th Jul 21

Thank you so much for teaching me how to drive and be a confident driver.  I really couldn´t of done it without you.  (I will never ever forget teaching me how to do an emergency stop.  I have never been so scared in my life)  I will miss the lessons, laughs and chats.  Thanks again, Emelia  P.S. Thank you for making me profiteroles!
Thank you so much for teaching me how to drive and be a confident driver. I really couldn´t of done it without you. (I will never ever forget teaching me how to do an emergency stop. I have never been so scared in my life) I will miss the lessons,...
added 3rd Jul 21

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Another First time pass today for Cathy !! Welcome to the club !! I know you never thought you’d get to this point but you did it !! So much hard work has paid off! Massive Congratulations to you 🥳👏🏻 I am so so proud of you, you are amazing...
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Congratulations to Harriet Currie on passing your driving test today first time 🥳 I hope the shock wears off soon and you can be free to do what ever you like ! 😁😁 good luck out there and stay safe 🚘
added 3rd Jul 21

Gemma, was very patient with me and explained everything step by step and very calm.
Gemma, was very patient with me and explained everything step by step and very calm.
added 3rd Jul 21

Would highly recommend Gemma as an instructor, I used to always be so nervous when it came to my driving lessons but she has helped me with my confidence so much and makes you feel really at ease! And I have now passed my test 1st time!xxx
Would highly recommend Gemma as an instructor, I used to always be so nervous when it came to my driving lessons but she has helped me with my confidence so much and makes you feel really at ease! And I have now passed my test 1st time!xxx
added 3rd Jul 21

Would recommend Gemma so much! After all the lockdowns I still managed to pass my test less than a year of driving lessons! Gemma has been incredible, now I’ve passed I’m more than confident and even drove to Torquay the day of passing! I’ve gained so much confidence, thankyou Gemma you’re amazing!💗xxx
Would recommend Gemma so much! After all the lockdowns I still managed to pass my test less than a year of driving lessons! Gemma has been incredible, now I’ve passed I’m more than confident and even drove to Torquay the day of passing! I’ve gained...
added 3rd Jul 21

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To all those doubters! Grade A!
added 29th Oct 20

Congratulations!  Another 1st time passer
Congratulations! Another 1st time passer
added 29th Oct 20

Massive Congratulations to Jack for passing your driving test today first time with only 3 driver faults !! Genuinely soo happy and proud, you’ve put all your efforts into driving and it’s paid off enjoy your car and be safe
Massive Congratulations to Jack for passing your driving test today first time with only 3 driver faults !! Genuinely soo happy and proud, you’ve put all your efforts into driving and it’s paid off enjoy your car and be safe
added 29th Oct 20

Massive Congratulations to Harry Green on passing your driving test today FIRST TIME. My 1st test of the year and in the new car.  Stay safe.
Massive Congratulations to Harry Green on passing your driving test today FIRST TIME. My 1st test of the year and in the new car. Stay safe.
added 29th Oct 20

New year, New car bring on 2020
New year, New car bring on 2020
added 29th Oct 20

What an amazing 2 years it’s been, feels like yesterday I started up as a trainee instructor, I qualified and then got my grade A It’s a sad but happy day for me as my time with Rodney is up not only has he got me through my test but here are some...
added 29th Oct 20

Massive congratulations to Callum on passing his driving test with Gemma
Massive congratulations to Callum on passing his driving test with Gemma
added 29th Oct 20

I passed!!! Think my face shows how chuffed I am about it! I can’t thank Gemma Hewlett Adi enough, you have been amazing
I passed!!! Think my face shows how chuffed I am about it! I can’t thank Gemma Hewlett Adi enough, you have been amazing!!

After trying two instructors before I was losing hope of ever passing but Gemma has been amazing and I passed my...
added 23rd Jan 20

Massive congratulations to Niamh Templar on passing your driving test today FIRST TIME in Plymouth with only 3 driver faults! Thank you so much for all the effort you have put into this it’s well and truly paid off it’s been a pleasure teaching you ! Stay safe and enjoy your car
Massive congratulations to Niamh Templar on passing your driving test today FIRST TIME in Plymouth with only 3 driver faults! Thank you so much for all the effort you have put into this it’s well and truly paid off it’s been a pleasure teaching you...
added 23rd Jan 20

Massive Congratulations to Charlie Treharne on passing your driving test today first time in your own car with only 4 driver faults ! You’ve worked so hard with your dad massive well done to you ! Stay safe
Massive Congratulations to Charlie Treharne on passing your driving test today first time in your own car with only 4 driver faults ! You’ve worked so hard with your dad massive well done to you ! Stay safe
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Comments to folloMassive congratulations to Gemz Eastel on passing your driving test today in Plymouth with only 2 driver faults. Stay safe happy car shopping
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Comments Massive Congratulations to Lia Bettridge on passing your driving first time this morning well done. stay safe :)
added 23rd Jan 20

Massive Congratulations to J-j Pemberton on passing your theory test this week first time All students at Belt Up Driving School has free access to theory test pro well done JJ all your hard work has paid off
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Massive Congratulations to Emily Fielding on passing your driving test today with only ONE driver fault !!! So pleased for you don’t drink and drive though. enjoy your weekend and stay safe
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What an amazing 2 years it’s been, feels like yesterday I started up as a trainee instructor, I qualified and then got my grade A!!
It’s a sad but happy day for me as my time with Rodney is up. Not only has he got me through my test but also...
added 23rd Jan 20

So proud, another first time passer today in Plymouth !! Well done Harriet ! All your hard work paid off  enjoy your car and stay safe
So proud, another first time passer today in Plymouth !! Well done Harriet ! All your hard work paid off enjoy your car and stay safe
added 2nd Apr 19

Gemma was an amazing instructor!! Not only did she help me with my control, she also helped build up my confidence greatly. Preparation before my test was hugely helpful, with all her top tips and suggestions. Gemma is great at assuring you understand, she takes her time and explains things in great detail, through drawings and demonstrations. Gemma told me to use Theory Test Pro, which I was able
Gemma was an amazing instructor!! Not only did she help me with my control, she also helped build up my confidence greatly. Preparation before my test was hugely helpful, with all her top tips and suggestions. Gemma is great at assuring you understand,...
added 2nd Apr 19

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Congratulations to Aelita Lita Klavina for passing your driving test today only 3 driver faults stay safe.
added 2nd Apr 19

I cannot be any more proud of Kelly for passing your driving test first time in Plymouth today !! You have worked so hard its finally paid off. One of the strongest people I know such an amazing lady !!! Big well done to you!!! Happy car shopping today stay safe !!!
I passed today 1st time with the fabulous Gemma, couldn't recommend her highly enough. shes just amazing very patient and very encouraging.love her! x
added 2nd Apr 19

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Great start to the year ! Congratulations to Callum Attwood for passing your driving test today first time with only 3 driver faults !! Stay safe.
added 2nd Apr 19

So proud of Jasmine Skinner for passing her driving test today in Plymouth.  Happy car shopping and stay safe
So proud of Jasmine Skinner for passing her driving test today in Plymouth. Happy car shopping and stay safe
added 2nd Apr 19

So proud of Sasha Reeve for passing her driving test today first time you’ve come such a long way from the first lesson we met it’s amazing !! Well done stay safe and enjoy your car shopping
So proud of Sasha Reeve for passing her driving test today first time you’ve come such a long way from the first lesson we met it’s amazing !! Well done stay safe and enjoy your car shopping
added 2nd Apr 19

Massive Congratulations to Kris Gratton for passing your driving test today my first ever learner taught from scratch up on the Moore’s now out on the roads  so happy for you !! Please stay safe
Gemma is so easy to learn with, she talks through everything to make sure you understand and get it right first time, I would highly recommend her to anyone.
added 2nd Apr 19

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Well done to Bethany Wilkinson on passing your Driving Test today! Woohoo!! stay safe
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With Belt Up Driving School we offer free access to Theory Test Pro ! Here’s one of my lovely students Carolyn passing first time
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So proud of Josh for passing his test first time with only 2 minor faults! Well done and stay safe.
added 2nd Apr 19

CONGRATULATIONS Gemma on Passing your Part 3 today.  So very proud to have you join the Belt Up Driving School Team! :)
Training with Angie has been a great experience! When I started back in June 2017 we started off with Angie pretending to be a learner driver. I really struggled with this as I knew in the back of my head this wasn’t a real situation and Angie could...
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