Dave Gaskell Founder

I’ve been instructing for many years and have been in the driving / motoring industry for over 30 years. I have a thorough understanding of the traffic laws and promote safe driving skills.

I am a DVSA Grade A instructor, fleet instructor, and HGV instructor and am also registered as a pass plus instructor. I hold a licence to be able to teach every class of vehicle from cars to commercial vehicles.

My role is to share my many years of experience and methods to enable students to achieve their goal of becoming a confident, responsible, and safe road user, which also includes how to act responsibly and be competent on the road.

I pride myself on an individual approach to each student creating a comfortable and trusting environment. I specialise in Neuro diverse and nervous students and have experience working with a variety of different ages, skill levels and vehicle types. I use modern teaching methods which is a client-based approach to motivate and support during lessons which achieves high results.

I am very flexible and can often fit it with student’s busy lives from early morning to late evenings.

Where We Teach

Covering the Weald of Kent, Ashford, Maidstone, Cranbrook, Tenterden, Folkestone, New Romney and select areas of East Sussex.

Maidstone

Godmersham

Folkestone

New Romney

Cranbrook

Book A Lesson Today!

When you make a block booking with us your first lesson is included free.

Are You Thinking of Becoming A Driving Instructor?

Want to help the next generation of drivers pass their test?
Want to learn around your current job?
Want to learn with an A grade instructor, a HGV & PSV instructor?

We Offer:

Full coaching and motoring through all three stages of your training
One to one training & full support from start to finish
Not just apps for the theory but full coaching and study materials

Latest News

Pass Plus Success

Samphire2026-01-15T09:28:21+00:0015 January 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Pass Plus|

Life beyond the pass picture… I would like to congratulate Altin who put the added extra time in and completed his pass plus training with Gaskell School Of Motoring.

Pass Plus is great for all drivers that have passed their test to enhance their driving skills. Some test centres are putting effort into endorsing these again.

Contact for more info.

Will get round to posting all pass plus students soon

Sponsoring Biddenden Football Club

Samphire2026-01-15T09:25:17+00:0015 January 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Sponsorship|

Great news for Gaskell School Of Motoring!!! We are very proud to be sponsoring Biddenden Football Club men’s team. It’s great to have the opportunity as a small local business to be part of a team that my own son started in many years ago! Local business championing local sport!! Wish the team all the best….

Our Reviews On Google

    
 
 
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   Molly Maitland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing driving instructor. Only had Dave for just over a month and I learnt everything so easily and would highly recommend Gaskell Motor School to anyone.
  
 
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   Miss Bliss 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing driving instructor, will recommend 100% to anyone
  
 
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   Shaun Rae 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I passed my driving test and I honestly couldn't have done it without Tracey. It took me three attempts to get there and she was patient with me the whole way through, never once making me feel discouraged. Roundabouts used to completely throw me and she got my confidence up on those. She was also brilliant at calming my test day nerves. I'd learned to drive in Florida originally, and she really knew how to help me adjust to driving on UK roads, which was no small thing. By the time test day came around I actually felt ready. If you're learning to drive, I'd recommend Tracey without hesitation. Thank you so much!
  
 
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   Kirstii Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Tracey, as a learner with adhd and anxiety after a ban and 11 years no driving, she made me feel so comfortable, built my confidence and got me test ready! Thankyou so much!
  
 
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   Christina Aidinyantz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an absolute experience. From the start to the end. I couldn’t recommend anyone better. I felt safe, well directed and felt like I got taught everything I needed to know.
Dave helped my confidence massively. He was super encouraging, and kind. Honestly I couldn’t recommend anyone recommend him enough. What an absolute gentleman! Never in a million years did I think I’d pass.
  
 
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   Milly Hayward 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn’t recommend Dave enough! He was so patient and reassuring throughout all my lessons, and always made me feel comfortable even when I was overthinking things. He made learning to drive genuinely enjoyable, and we always had a laugh along the way. He helped me build so much confidence and I passed my test today! 🚗❤️

Thank you for everything Dave, I’ll definitely miss our lessons!
  
 
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   Jo Bidwell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave is an A* instructor..
I have only driven A roads sporadically over the last 20 years , never done towns or any reverse parking or Big roundabouts!
Dave has been amazing from my first lesson  with him on the 10/8/26 to today 22/9/26 passing with no faults at all .
He's calm , patient and all round a great instructor!  I would recommend him to anyone. Thankyou for everything and the confidence you had in me to pass today.
  
 
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   Keira 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave has been an amazing instuctor, hes very patient with me everytime i've made a silly mistake but I finally managed to pass today thankyou gsm for teaching me
  
 
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   jo ramsden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dave is an exceptional driving instructor who is patient, clear, and wonderful at building a young driver's confidence on the road and made this whole learning to drive experience wonderful.

Thank you Dave, we will miss you 😢!
  
 
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   phoebe lockerby 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very encouraging and friendly! Always makes sure you feel confident and understood whilst driving and ensures you will pass quickly and safely!