June Howlett joined Bucks County Council as a Road Safety Officer in 2002. With a background in driver training, as both a driving instructor and a driving examiner, June particularly wanted to help develop both the driver and instructor, to ensure that best practice is incorporated to the benefit of all. "It’s crucial we give instructors the tools to deliver an up to date package that fully addresses the key risks that young drivers face, especially when driving independently. I believe the team we have delivering the Get in Gear course has the ability to inspire novice drivers to take pride in safer driving".

Julian’s company is the driver training services provider for the Bucks CC Get in Gear scheme. "The training programme is a fantastic opportunity," he says. "Not only for the students, but for the team of trainers to do something outside the usual driver training format. I spent 20–years as a police traffic patrol officer and a big part of that job involved dealing with road collisions and investigating their causes. It made me very aware of how inadequately equipped young drivers will be after passing their test. To at last have the ability to give them something that is as valuable as Get in Gear is just brilliant."

Russell has been a qualified ADI driving instructor since 1994 and operates a driver training company, called Chiltern Driver Training, based in Amersham. His work is primarily that of post test driver training, training drivers with various vehicle classifications and types. Russell joined the Get in Gear team in 2008 and regards his work in support of the scheme as being totally worthwhile. He says, "I get a great deal of enjoyment from delivering this training because the course offers new driver’s the chance to improve their driving skills and knowledge, and may rub off on their friends and family too."

Diane is a qualified ADI, an IAM and RoSPA Gold advanced driver, and a fleet trainer. She also runs her own independant driving school, training learner drivers through to full licence holders to enhance existing skills. She joined the Get in Gear team in 2008, and says, "I have a strong belief in driver education for people of all ages and spend a lot of time presenting courses and providing on–road training. I am delighted to have been chosen as a Get in Gear trainer. Too many people are taught how to pass their driving test, but are not necessarily prepared for the true risks of driving on the road. This course goes a long way towards changing this."

Anita has been a driving instructor since 1993, is an advanced driver and runs her own independant driving school. She has been involved with driving instructor training, but now enjoys focusing on young drivers. "I am deeply concerned by how much at risk young drivers are on the road. I was delighted to be selected for the Get in Gear Scheme as this is the best opportunity I have to help young people. Group discussion in the classrooom is unique to this young driver post test course and is proving to be a valuable tool, along with the intense on–road routes. These routes have been planned to stretch the trainees beyond the requirements of the current driving test."

Ray has been a Driving instructor for 15–years in the Bucks area and teaches independently under the school name of Mini Motoring. "When I had the opportunity to join the GiG scheme I was keenly interested. It is a wonderful chance to step outside of the usual limits and format of teaching people to test standard under the DSA umbrella, which is after all only a minimum standard! There is no compulsory further driver training as a legal requirement, and I see Get in Gear as a way forward to encourage young drivers to set their own high standard, both in performance and personal responsibility. It is a very exciting and rewarding scheme to be involved with."

Darren has been an ADI driving instructor since 2003, and operates as The Purple Driving School in Aylesbury. He is a SAGE assessor, an A2om qualified assessor and is training to be an IAM observer. Darren became a member of the Get in Gear training team in 2008, and sums up his experience of training young people under that scheme by saying, "I am delighted to have this opportunity to pass on a such vital life–skills to young drivers. The scheme is a great idea and to see each student develop into higher grade driver is just fantastic."

Simon has been a qualified ADI driving instructor since the year 2000, and currently operates his own learner driving school in Aylesbury. In his younger days he was a keen motorcyclist and therefore has a healthy respect for the vulnerability of motorcyclists. He also travelled the world, driving in many different countries. Simon joined the Get in Gear Scheme in 2008 and thoroughly enjoys his work as part of the team. He says, "Taking students through this course gives me a real buzz. What is so satisfying is how it really opens their eyes to what is needed and gives them the life-skills that young drivers ordinarily never learn."

Terry has a natural love of cars and driving, and thoroughly enjoys his work as an ADI. "The challenges are very rewarding, " he says. "To see someone begin their driving career with three arms, two left feet and very little coordination at their first lesson, and for me to develop their skill and ability to the point where they pass their practical driving test is very pleasing! I am delighted to be involved with the Get in Gear programme, as the training provides those real life skills, which the standard driving lesson format does not provide. It forms a natural progression for new drivers to take their skills to a more advanced level."

Simon has gained a great deal of experience as an advanced driver during long service with the Metropolitan Police. Good driving has always been his passion, and now as a qualified ADI he is very enthusiastic about becoming a member of the Get in Gear team; seeing it as being a great opportunity to assist young people to develop their driving skills. He adds, "I have always been very keen to share my long and varied driving experience with people who are just beginning their driving careers. I feel it is vitally important they continue to take up quality training after they have passed their test to gain real life driving skills the learner training currently doesn’t provide."

David has been training newly qualified drivers, as well as under aged drivers at a youth car club, since 1999. He is a fleet trainer, has attained a RoSPA Gold advanced driving certificate and runs his own driver training business. "Driving is a life skill," he says, "and most newly qualified drivers are unprepared to deal with the multitude of challenges that driving demands. I firmly believe the learner driver training industry teaches people to pass a driving test and not how to drive. I am delighted to join the Get in Gear team and to be given the opportunity to assist new drivers to gain the vital skills that will help to keep them safe, and to enjoy their driving to the full."