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28th February 2020

Magnificent Mark Sheets, Buzzing Breakthroughs and a Pass that was a Decade in the Making—It’s Our Top 5 Pass Photos From February!

Well hello there! Eager to see which PassMeFast students have landed a spot on our list of favourite February pass photos, eh? We don’t blame you! This particular bunch have had to battle through record-breaking storms (not literally, we hope!), swerve a deadly virus outbreak (no laughing matter) and stay focused on driving in the midst of a long-awaited Friends reunion announcement (we’re yet to pull ourselves together). Yep, while the PassMeFast team were busy rehashing whether Ross and Rachel...

27th February 2020

Our Top Customer Reviews in February

So, we’ve come to the end of another month. While the rest of the country may have endured stormy weather, it’s been glorious here at PassMeFast! That’s because we’ve seen plenty of students ace their tests and get their hands on a full driving licence. Need a nudge to spur you to start your own driving journey? Read on to check out all our top customer reviews in February 2020. These success stories are sure to give you the boost...

24th February 2020

What’s the Driving Age in the UK?

Minimum driving ages are different, depending where in the world you’re based. Generally, you need to be between 16 and 18 to get a full driving licence: one that will let you drive, unsupervised on public roads. But things are often a little more complicated than they first appear. Even in the UK, where you might think you know the driving age, there are different rules for different circumstances. Stick with us: we’ll break down the laws dictating when you’re...

22nd February 2020

Our Pass Photo of the Week—Theo from London!

The weather may be grim and summer sure feels like a long way off, but everyone at PassMeFast manages to maintain a sunny disposition thanks to the constant stream of lovely pass pictures coming in from our students! Today we’ve picked out a favourite from the bunch to shine a light on his great achievement. We know why you’re all here, so let’s get on with it! This week’s top pass photo of the week goes to… Theo from London! ...

19th February 2020

Breaking News: Changes to the Theory Test from April 14th

Breaking news from the DVSA! The theory test will be undergoing a much-needed makeover from April 14th, 2020. The standard written case study at the end of the multiple-choice section will be dropped in favour of a video clip scenario. Don’t start panicking just yet—the rest of the theory test will remain very much the same. Let’s take a closer look at these theory test changes, shall we? What will be different? In the current theory test, learner drivers are...

17th February 2020

How Long Is a Driving Test?

Perhaps your driving test will fly by. It might seem like no time has passed at all between meeting your examiner and parking up at the end. Or maybe it’ll drag, as you slow-breathe your way through each skill and manoeuvre. However it may feel on the day, examiners make sure that all practical tests are, so far as possible, equal. That means equal in difficulty, equal in how they’re marked, and also equal in terms of length. Your test,...

15th February 2020

Our Pass Photo of the Week—Niall from Skelmersdale!

Thanks for joining us to discover the latest recipient of our Pass Photo of the Week honour! And it is an honour. With so many impressive new drivers to choose from, the winners you see every week have beaten off some pretty stiff competition! So, what’s so special about the guy we’re celebrating today? Well, his journey showed just how successful an intensive driving course can be when you give it your all. This week’s top pass photo of the...

11th February 2020

Meet a Booking Agent: Jack

It’s time for us to say hello to another team member! Yep, it’s a new edition in our series of Meet a Booking Agent articles, where we talk to the people behind the PassMeFast magic. Today, we’ll be profiling Jack, who joined our team in summer 2019. Since then, he’s already worked with hundreds of our students to ensure their driving journey is a success. Let’s get to know him a little better… About Jack Age: 22 Do you have a...

8th February 2020

Our Pass Photo of the Week—Heather from Islington!

Curious as to which PassMeFast student is the latest to be crowned our top pass photo of the week? Well, you’re in exactly the right place! The first of our February favourites has been chosen. *Pause for dramatic effect* This week’s top pass photo of the week goes to… Heather from Islington! Heather had a little bit of previous driving experience when she contacted PassMeFast, but still plenty to learn before being test ready. So, we set her up...

4th February 2020

Where Do the UK’s Worst Drivers Live?

Whilst you might consider yourself to be a good driver, the same can’t be said for others in the UK. In fact, penalty points have become quite common amongst motorists. According to the latest stats from the DVSA, almost 2.7 million full licence holders have penalty points on their record! It’s enough to make a driving instructor weep. You might be wondering, then, where do the UK’s worst drivers live? To answer that question, we’ve delved into the DVSA’s latest...