About us..

'Drive to Arrive' was established in 2004 by Peter Stas who at that time had recently retired from the Lancashire Constabulary, after 30 years of police service.

During his time in the police he served in a number of different posts, which were related to traffic / road policing and road safety. As a police driving instructor he taught officers all levels of driving from learners to advanced and specialist skills.

With this instructional experience, involvement in road safety campaigns and accident prevention, he is able to tailor training to suit individuals at all levels through 'Drive to Arrive'.

Peter is a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and an examiner with ROSPA Advanced Drivers Association. He is a Grade 6 (top grade) "Authorised Driving Instructor" and is on the register of approved Fleet Driver Trainers with the Driving Standards Agency.

He is also a trainer for SAFED for vans, a member of the Driving Instructor's Association & of the Association of Industrial Road Safety Officers and is Chairman of the Kendal and District Drivers Association.

The continuing growth of the business has seen Peter’s daughter, Donna Watson, join 'Drive to Arrive'. Donna has been trained by Peter to deliver the same high level training to enable people to acquire the important life skill of safe driving for life.

Learner lessons are arranged and delivered locally around the Grange-over-Sands area and South Lakes, including the Cartmel penninsula and around the Kent estuary.