Ivan came highly recommended to me by a friend who had been through a similar experience of owning a car they didn’t understand how to exploit in an enjoyable and safe fashion. The feedback was, in a nutshell, ‘you need this guy!’ Up to this point, I had no idea there was such thing as a driving coach, so understanding what Total Car Control had to offer was important to me. The blend of track work at Millbrook followed by an application of the principles on the road the following day made a lot of sense to me and I committed to the course.

I am of the opinion that what Ivan taught me during the 2 day Total Control Masterclass cannot be self-taught by reading books or watching videos. There is no substitute for having a professional instructor with you in the car, giving you real-time coaching and feedback related to all aspects of your driving.

I’m convinced that this is the only way you can truly learn, in the same way that you cannot perfect a golf swing without an instructor observing. Yes, it’s possible to spend a lot of time hitting balls at the driving range, and over time you will improve your ability to hit the ball more consistently; however, you will never reach your full potential without a skilled coach. So why should learning to drive a car quickly and safely be something that we must learn on our own?

Driving competently is a life skill, so it was a no brainer for me and the cost of the course was an investment in my future in my eyes. The course itself was educational, extremely enjoyable and above all rewarding. Ivan communicates the science behind how to drive quickly and safely very cleverly and he ensured I understood the concepts before moving on.

I improved massively over the 2 days and my confidence and understanding of efficient, direct driving has greatly transformed me as a driver. I now think consciously about every corner I take in the car, positioning correctly on approach, trail braking when appropriate into the corner whilst looking for the exit as early as possible and clipping the apex correctly. It has even made my daily commute enjoyable, as I reinforce the learning of the course.

For those who may not yet be convinced as to whether you need to book with TCC, ask yourself this: if you are serious about improving in anything, wouldn’t you get some professional coaching? It really is essential, and you won’t regret it for an instant.

H. Al-Seaidy