ABOUT

The IMTD is a not for profit organisation concerned with road safety and driver education. It believes that thorough training by professional and competent instructors plays an important part in raising driving standards and road safety. It aims to keep members informed (and encourage debate) about latest developments.

The IMTD arose because of fuel shortages caused by the Suez crisis of 1957. This severely limited fuel available in the UK, and the country's driving trainers feared for their livelihoods. With no industry body to speak for them, a number formed this organisation to lobby the government under PM Anthony Eden.

Since that time, the Institute has garnered some 450 members. It aims to attract the best driver trainers and educators, raise driving standards across the board, promote best road safety practices and becoming a recognised national (and international) voice for all professionals involved in road safety.

IMTD recognises the important role played by the trade Associations ADINJC, DIA, and MSA) and enjoys a strong relationship with these bodies who deal with important matters of commercial competition and professional problems which arise. IMTD also has valuable links with the Department of Transport and the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA)

Partners

The Institute of Master Tutors of Driving partners with a number of driver training bodies and other organisations which promote the ideals of driver education and road safety practice, supporting the Safe System Approach and whose philosophy is orientated to road safety and casualty reduction.

Patrons

The Institute is honoured to be supported by a distinguished panel of Patrons whose collective expertise spans psychology, human factors, transport safety, and motoring law. Their guidance strengthens our commitment to evidence-based practice, professional standards, and the advancement of safer roads for all.

Professor David Crundall

Professor Crundall is a leading expert in traffic and transport psychology, focusing on hazard perception, visual attention, and the cognitive processes that underpin safe driving. His work has significantly shaped modern driver-training research and practice.

Dr Victoria Kroll

Dr Kroll is a transport psychologist and co-founder of Esitu Solutions. She specialises in translating research on hazard detection and driver behaviour into practical tools that support safer outcomes for learners, professional drivers, and organisations.

Dr Lisa Dorn

Dr Dorn is an established researcher in driver behaviour and human factors, contributing to a deeper understanding of how people learn, make decisions, and manage risk on the road.

Professor Fiona Fyland

Professor Fyland is recognised for her contributions to road-safety research, policy, and casualty-reduction initiatives, supporting best practice across driver education and public-safety programmes.

Professor Andrew Morris

Professor Morris specialises in transport safety and human factors, bringing extensive experience in understanding collision risk, driver performance, and evidence-based safety interventions.

Lucinda Dore LLB

Lucinda Dore is a legal specialist in road-traffic and motoring law, offering informed guidance that supports fairness, clarity, and public understanding of the legal responsibilities of road users.

SUPPORTERS

Thank you to all those who continue to support The Institute of Master Tutors of Driving