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1st November 2021

Helping a Young Person Learn to Drive? Here’s Everything You Need

One minute you’re teaching them to toddle and poof — next thing you know they’re begging you to teach them to drive. If you’ve got a young person tugging at your sleeve and eager to get on the road, you’re in the perfect place to find everything you need. Things might’ve changed from when you learned to drive, but passing is our game and fast is our name. So we’ll help you get your soon-to-be driver on the road quickly...

2nd September 2021

5 Driving Monitor Apps to Relieve Anxiety

It’s not just new drivers who are affected by nerves; as your loved ones take to the car, you might also experience butterflies (and not the nice kind). Even if you’re not the wrap ’em up in cotton-wool type, you can still acknowledge the risks they’re undertaking—and it’s natural to want to set your mind at ease. As it turns out, there’s a driving monitor app for that. Or, several, actually! So, as your nearest and dearest rev away on...

7th April 2021

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Private Driving Practice

The DVSA recently announced that private driving practice is now allowed in England. What does this mean? Well, as long as it is with a member of your household or support bubble, you can hit the road and do some driving in preparation for lessons and tests starting up again. Given that it’s been over 3 months since most learners were able to get behind the wheel, this is a pretty attractive option right now! With this in mind, PassMeFast...

21st February 2021

Can You Learn to Drive in Your Own Car?

Virtually all of us know the normal route to getting a driving licence. You call up an instructor (or book online), take lessons and tests in their car, and, hopefully, pass. This path is so well trodden that you may think that it’s the only option. By the same token, you could end up wondering if you’re even allowed to explore other alternatives. One top question is whether you can learn to drive in your own car. We’ll go through all...

9th March 2020

Can I Learn to Drive Without an Instructor?

When it comes to learning to drive, there’s no one-size-fits-all. People develop skills in a variety of different ways and time frames. You might opt for hourly lessons, an intensive course, or perhaps a mix of the two! Even before you settle on an approach, the big question is often: who is going to teach me to drive? It may surprise you to learn that you don’t actually have to take lessons with a bona fide, DVSA-approved instructor. Some people,...

10th June 2019

Parent of a Learner Driver? Here’s What You Need To Know

With so many teenagers opting to start learning to drive as soon as they get their hands on their provisional licence, it’s not surprising to find that some parents feel like they’ve been thrown in at the deep end. As a parent of a learner driver, you’ve probably got dozens of questions on your mind. You might be wondering if you’re supposed to teach them yourself—and if you’re actually allowed to—or simply figuring out where you can find a good...

11th May 2019

Practicing Driving Outside Lessons: What You Need to Know

It should go without saying that the best person to teach you how to drive is a qualified driving instructor. While your mum, dad or best friend might be a perfectly good driver, they’re likely to have their share of bad habits—and you’ll want to avoid picking them up yourself! Still, spending extra time behind the wheel alongside friends and family between lessons with an instructor is a smart move. But beware, practicing driving outside lessons can come with a...

3rd March 2019

Who Can Sit With A Learner Driver?

It isn’t just instructors who can help you learn to drive. Learners can also benefit from practice outside of lessons with a family member or friend. In fact, the DVLA suggests that most learners take about 22 hours of driving accompanied by someone other than their driving instructor. During this time it’s possible to consolidate what you’ve been taught by a professional, and gain vital experience on the road. However, before you let just anyone accompany you out and about,...

8th January 2018

Taking the Practical Test in Your Own Car

Many drivers wonder if they can take the driving practical test in their own car. After all, you want to try and make the experience of your driving test as predictable as possible. However, information on whether you actually can use your own car in the driving practical test is notoriously unreliable. Rumours about this are everywhere! Does the car need to have dual controls? Does the car have to have a certain sized engine? Can I take the test...