Ex-Police Traffic Officer · Patient · Structured
Drive safely for life, not just for the test, with Shaun.
20+ years on the roads as a Devon & Cornwall Police Traffic Officer, now a fully qualified ADI. Calm, structured, patient lessons that build skills you'll use long after your pass certificate.
Manual lessons · DVSA Approved ADI
DVSA Approved
Fully qualified ADI
Flexible hours
Weekday & weekend daytime slots
Areas covered
Newton Abbot · Kingsteignton · Bovey Tracey · Chudleigh · Kingskerswell · Liverton
Award-winning school
Regional School of the Year 2025 & 2026
About Shaun
In Shaun's own words
With over 20 years' experience as a Traffic Officer with Devon & Cornwall Police, I've dedicated my career to keeping people safe on the road. After leaving the force in March 2021, I qualified as a driving instructor in March 2022, bringing my real-world knowledge and passion for road safety into driver training.
My approach is simple: I'm not here just to help you pass your test. I'm here to teach you how to drive safely, confidently, and competently for life. Every lesson is built around skills that go far beyond the test standard.
I'm committed to continuous professional development, regularly attending training to refine my coaching methods and stay up to date with best practice.
- ✓20+ years' Police Traffic experience — I've seen what goes wrong, and I'll teach you how to avoid it
- ✓Manual lessons — full driving competence
- ✓Structured, calm, patient — no shouting, no rushing, no surprises
- ✓Skills for life: motorways, country lanes, bad weather, busy roundabouts
- ✓Continuous CPD to keep coaching sharp and current
- ✓Weekday & weekend daytime slots
Why pupils stick with Shaun
Learners tell me they leave each lesson feeling clearer, calmer and more confident. The pace is yours — I'll never push you into a test before you're truly ready, and I'll always tell you straight when you are.
20+
Years' Traffic Police experience
2022
Qualified ADI
5★
Average pupil rating
6
Towns & villages covered
Where Shaun teaches
Newton Abbot & Kingsteignton
The urban heart of the patch — busy roundabouts, dual carriageway joins and town-centre routes that will get you ready for any test.
Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh
The Dartmoor edge — open A-roads, country lanes and gradient practice that build proper road craft beyond the basics.
Kingskerswell & Liverton
Village pick-ups with quick access to the A380, mixing residential roads with faster A-road work.
Real reviews from Shaun's pupils
“I honestly can't thank Shaun enough! I changed location and instructors and the difference was super evident! He was extremely knowledgeable and great at dealing with all situations that arose. I was able to learn at my own pace and he gave me a lot of confidence. He knew when I was ready and he was right because I passed today!”
“Shaun is a fantastic instructor. He has a lot of patience, is knowledgeable, and supportive. Helped me build confidence and pass my test. Highly recommend.”
“I had Shaun as my instructor after a break from lessons. He was amazing. He's calm, friendly, encouraging and made all my lessons a positive experience and environment. Cannot recommend enough!”
🏆 Regional Driving School of the Year — 2025 & 2026 (back-to-back)
You're not just learning with Shaun — you're learning with an award-winning school.
Free pupil app
Track your progress, see your goals for next lesson, and manage lessons and payments — all from your phone.
Online training videos
Bite-sized video lessons covering manoeuvres, junctions and theory topics — watch them in your own time.
Beyond the test
Motorway sessions and refresher work for after you've passed — Cowley's is with you for the journey, not just the test.
Drop Shaun a message
Tell us a bit about you — and mention you'd like to learn with Shaun so we can match you up. We'll come back to you personally, usually the same day.
Ready to learn with Shaun?
Send an enquiry above or get in touch — mention Shaun and we'll sort the rest.