1st London Driving Academy

Contact Monika D'Agate on:
07932 009442 (CH)

I help people unlock their full potential

I spend most of my time helping people unlock their full potential and overcome the challenges life puts in their way. As a driving instructor, that means building confidence, skill, and calm decision-making — not just teaching people how to pass a test, but how to drive safely for life.

Along the way, I make sure my students master the practical details too: protecting the clutch, reading the road properly, and anticipating the unexpected actions of others. Driving is as much about awareness and judgement as it is about control.

Outside of work, I’m an adventurous soul. I enjoy a wide range of activities that demand energy, adrenaline, and, at times, compassion. That same balance of focus and empathy shapes the way I teach.

The brave may not live forever, but the cautious don’t live at all.

Carpe Diem.

Friends & Travels

Coati

Coati

Lois, Mon, Lisa, Sandra

Lois, Mon, Lisa, Sandra – Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Foz do Iguaçu Brazil

Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Rio with biker chicks

Rio with biker chicks

Desert Rose Racing 2012

Desert Rose Racing 2012

Goodwood Revival 2011 Driving Instructor Monika D'Agate

Goodwood Revival 2011

August 2011

August 2011 Maidstone

California Adventures

My new pet

My new pet!

Dramatic coastline on Route One

Dramatic coastline on Route One

Pacific Sunset

Pacific Sunset

Curvy road in Hilly SF

Curvy road in Hilly San Francisco

The Golden Gate

The Golden Gate

The drive from LA to San Francisco is a long one if you are driving alone. Sometimes being alone is necessary on the path to enlightenment.

Parking and Skid Pan Training

Police College Maidstone, July 2009

Parking and Skid Pan Training

Petrol or tyre heads… same thing!

The skid car

The skid car… most fun when the ABS is OFF!

Near future skid and Pass Plus CAR

The near future skid and Pass Plus CAR

Parking demonstration

Need to show them how it’s all meant to be done…

Wide parking demonstration

The Tutors would like to beat our team… maybe next year…

The parking competition tale

Police Shadowing Work

4th of July 2009 – Kent Traffic Police

Biker lost control

Biker lost control on a roundabout near Farningham

Cuffed drug dealer Suspicious package

Suspicious package was found near a motorway, which had to be cleared for safety.

Driving at high speeds in response to emergencies showed me the importance of awareness and calm under pressure. I’m grateful for the dedication and hard work of the Kent Traffic Police team.

RoSPA at the Hop Farm, Kent

RoSPA Event

Kent RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders event

Over the May Day Bank Holiday, members gathered to promote advanced driving and road safety. Want to show off how good your driving skills really are? Visit kentrospa.org.uk and PROVE IT!