Draft:Total Drive Software Ltd.

Founded by Ross Kernick & Andrew Wotton in 2020, Total Drive Software Ltd. is business management application designed for driving instructors and multi-car driving schools in the United Kingdom.

Overview and Background

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As an award-winning platform, Total Drive Software Ltd. is utilized by over 6,000 driving instructors across the United Kingdom.[1]

The app is designed to streamline various administrative tasks by offering digital solutions for scheduling, pupil management, financial tracking, and more.

Total Drive Software Ltd. was founded with the aim of reforming the way driving instructors and driving schools manage their operations. The development of the app was driven by the need for a unified solution that could handle different aspects of driving instruction management, from scheduling and tracking pupil progress to financial accounting.

Over the years, the platform has evolved significantly, integrating more features based on user feedback and the latest technological advancements. The company's vision to improving efficiency and reducing paper use in the driving school industry has made it a popular choice in digital solutions for professional driving instructors.

Features

Total Drive offers an intuitive diary management system that syncs with major calendar services like Google Calendar and Apple iCal.[2][3]This feature allows instructors to easily schedule lessons, record unavailability, and manage events, ensuring their work calendar is always up-to-date and accessible. It also provides tools to track each pupil's driving progress, theory test status, and lesson history. Instructors can access comprehensive profiles that include contact details, lesson records, and payment histories, enabling them to monitor pupil advancement effectively and tailor their teaching approaches accordingly.[4][5]

For multi-car schools, Total Drive facilitates convenient addition and management of new instructors. School administrators can allocate pupils to different instructors and track their performance based on key metrics such as pass rates and lesson cancellations, aiding in quality control and planning. Instructors can record their income and expenses directly through the app, which is particularly beneficial for maintaining accurate financial records on the go. The app supports the distinction between business and personal mileage, which is essential for tax purposes, especially with the advent of digital tax initiatives.

Total Drive recognizes the importance of branding and allows driving schools to customize the app with their own logo, company colors, and school name. This feature transforms the app into a branded platform for the school, enhancing instructors' and pupils' professional appearance and experience.

Awards and Recognition

·        Bronze prize awarded for intelligent instructor product of 2023

·        Won professional support provider of 2023

·        Highly commended professional support provider of 2022

·        Highly commended product of 2022

References

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  1. ^ "/driving-school".
  2. ^ Sidat, Leena (2021-07-19). "The innovative app helping driving instructors to move their business forward". Bristol Live. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  3. ^ "Total Drive is rated "Excellent" with 4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot". Trustpilot. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  4. ^ "Total-Drive".
  5. ^ "Education childcare software".