Phillip Sutcliff ADI - Founder

Studied life at the university of hard knocks, kept getting back up, formerly a lift operator at the Norbreck Castle hotel (age 15), chef (age 16 - 32), Fresh fish, poultry and game dealer (own business age 32 - 49) and Driving instructor (age 51 - present).
I have 3 adult children, 2 of whom live in Australia, there’s 4 grandchildren as well, so life hasn’t passed me by as yet, I’ve tried to live it the best way I know how.
As you can see I’ve worked all my life, but I have to say this career is by far the most rewarding I’ve ever done, guiding and helping people of all age groups to stay safe on the road, watching your faces as you Pass is my absolute pleasure.
I hope this little insight helps you decide if Drive Right is the correct school for you to learn with, I follow an easy code in life, keep it simple, treat others as family, and that’s exactly what we are, a family.
Lessons should have a relaxed atmosphere to them, getting stressed won’t help you, I have a lot of experience teaching learners who have anxiety, I wrote a blog on this and you can find it on this site.
Phillip
Stewart Norris ADI
I started working with my Dad from the age of 16 to 24 in the building trade and following this I went to start my career as a professional truck driver from 25, gaining my class 1 LGV at the age of 29.
I have run various businesses including 3 pubs and still own a guest house in Blackpool.
I have a wealth of experience dealing with many people regardless of their background.
I began my career change to become an Approved Driving Instructor in 2024 and gained my final accreditation in March 2026 after working as a potential Driving Instructor for a year under the sponsorship of Phil.
I enjoy watching pupils learn and helping them learn a new skill which will benefit them for the rest of their life.
Stewart

A LITTLE ABOUT DRIVE RIGHT
We are pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable private manual and automatic driving lessons in the Blackpool area.
We find each student has a unique learning style, and it is our duty to find out what that is and adapt our lessons accordingly.
