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The world of motoring is constantly changing. In recent years, we’ve seen major changes to the driving test, new rules and regulations surrounding car insurance, and the announcement of a future ban on petrol and diesel cars. Add that together with new models and emerging technologies, and there’s a lot to keep up with. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated news section to help you stay in the loop with all things driving. You’ll find all the latest news from car manufacturers, government bodies and other companies in the motoring industry, as well as useful breakdowns to show what it all means for you.

10 Most Common Reasons for Failing a Driving Test (and How You Can Avoid Them)

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The stats don’t lie: more practical tests result in a fail than a pass. So, how can you avoid the most common mistakes that learners make and pass your test with no sweat? Well, luckily for the UK’s learner drivers, the DVSA has revealed the top 10 reasons that people failed their driving tests in 2019/20. In this guide we take an in-depth look at each mistake and how you can avoid them. Let’s get to it! Table of contents:...

Driving Tests Restart Today

The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Today, practical tests restart across England and Wales! This means that PassMeFast can start helping students to get their licence once more. With the COVID-19 pandemic still with us, driving tests will still be slightly different. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about practical tests restarting, including the safety measures you need to take. Driving tests restart: Your questions answered Where have practical tests restarted? Today’s...

Driving Lessons Are Back: Here’s What You Need to Know

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As the UK continues returning to normality, we’ve just hit a major milestone on the roadmap out of lockdown. For many people across the country, 12th April meant a return to the gym, the pub or the hairdressers. At PassMeFast, though, the excitement was due to the return of driving lessons across England and Wales. Though learners across the country are now free to get back behind the wheel, there are still some important rules to follow. Join us as we...

March 2021 News Roundup

Another big hello to all of our readers! We’re already a quarter of the way through 2021. Though it might not have been a dream start to the year, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful. Chief among them (for us, anyway) is that lessons and tests are set to restart very soon! If you’re out of the loop, though, don’t worry. We’re here to help fill you in on all things motoring! This month, we look at the...

DVSA Discloses Surprising Theory Test Fail Stats — How Do You Compare?

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None of us really enjoy exams. However, if you’re learning to drive in the UK, you’ll have to grin and bear it, because you’ll sit TWO driving tests before becoming a fully qualified driver. The first of these is the theory test, consisting of multiple choice questions and hazard perception clips. Once passed, you’ll take the practical test in which you’ll be judged on your actual driving ability. All fairly simple, right? What’s the average number of theory test attempts...

New Pass Rate Data Out! Q3 2020/21 Stats Revealed

As of late, we’ve not had much news in the way of driving tests. That’s because the most recent national lockdown has put a stop to almost all testing across the country. However, the DVSA have just dropped some new statistics, giving us a glimpse of the most recent data available. We’re going to break down the figures and show you all the latest info! Oct–Dec 2020: Just under a quarter of a million practical tests The stats are out,...

Highways England Wants to Hear from YOU: How Can The Highway Code Be Improved?

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As a nation, the people of the UK are quite an opinionated bunch. Lord knows we have plenty to say about how other people act on the road, anyway! The DVSA and Highways England have launched a consultation for members of the public, which presents an opportunity for you to put your griping to good use. So, whether it’s cyclists, pedestrians, or drivers whose behaviour often gets your goat, you now have a chance to get your voice heard—and maybe...

February 2021 News Roundup

Hello again readers! We’ve reached the end of another month, and that means it’s time for a news roundup! As we look back on February, we’ll focus on the new roadmap out of lockdown before moving onto the investigation into smart motorways. We’ll then round things off by looking into the Coventry mobility credits trial and the news that speeding is less acceptable than five years ago. What does the ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ mean for drivers? For almost a...

Roadmap Out of Lockdown: Can You Start Driving Lessons?

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The announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown brought much-needed hope to many of us. However, while the headlines revolved around schools, pubs and holidays, we wanted to know the impact on learner drivers. So, when will lessons and tests restart after lockdown? We’ve taken a closer look at the Government’s plans to bring you the latest info. Read on to see when you’ll be able to get back on the road… Steps out of lockdown The Government’s plans to...

Is There a Way to Get an Extension on Your Theory Test Pass Certificate?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on learner drivers across the UK. Very few people have managed to enjoy a normal, smooth-running journey to earning a licence in the 2020-21 period. Testing conditions have changed; the number of tests that can be carried out a day has been reduced; examiners and instructors are forced to quarantine at short notice; and tests and lessons have been suspended altogether for significant periods of time. The resulting delays present a particular...