Posts by Andy Boardman | PassMeFast Blog

26th March 2020

Meet a Booking Agent: Chris

Here at PassMeFast, we may offer a super speedy, efficient way of passing—but we’re not machines. Nope, the beating heart of our driving school is our wonderful office team. They’re the ones making sure each and every driving course goes as smoothly as possible. That’s why we give them a little attention in our Meet a Booking Agent series! In this post, we’ll be interviewing Chris, who joined the team back in September 2019. Though he’s a relative newbie to the company,...

25th March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Update from PassMeFast

As the coronavirus pandemic progresses, PassMeFast is keeping a close eye on the latest developments. This includes adapting to any new advice provided by the government. In this post, we will outline PassMeFast’s response to the coronavirus, and answer some common questions you may have regarding the impact on our services. Current status Last updated: 11/05/2020 08:35 Customers with ongoing bookings On Monday, 23rd March, the UK Government announced a lockdown. This is currently in force, and is expected to...

25th March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Driving Tests for Key Workers

With the government advising most of the population to practise social distancing, the DVSA have taken the decision to suspend theory and practical tests. However, an exception exists to this rule. If you are a key worker, you may be eligible to take an emergency test. In this article, we will explain who may qualify, and how to book these tests. Who counts as a key worker? The government has identified those whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or...

5th March 2020

Magnificent Seven! Victoria’s PassMeFast Story

It’s not unusual to experience a few bumps along the way to getting your licence. All of us will experience our fair share of ropey lessons, of course. Meanwhile, statistically, more than half of us will fail a test at least once. As they say, though, “the harder the struggle, the greater the reward”. Persevere, and the feeling when you finally pass will be incredible. One person who certainly knows how that feels is Victoria. She’d already spent plenty of time...

2nd March 2020

County Durham and Tyne and Wear: Courses Available Now!

As we kick off a new month here at PassMeFast, we have exciting news! For the very first time, our driving courses are available in the North East. That’s because we’ve just launched in County Durham and Tyne and Wear! We’re new to these parts, so we’ll take a moment to introduce ourselves and what we have to offer. We’ll also show you what makes us different to other intensive driving schools, and explain how to book in. What does PassMeFast offer?...

29th February 2020

February 2020 News Roundup

Hello readers! We’ve reached the end of a rather turbulent month, where wind and rain have lashed the UK. There’s been so much going on with the weather that you may have missed some of the month’s top stories! Luckily, the PassMeFast team are here with our February news roundup. This month, we’ll begin by taking a look at the upcoming theory test changes, before moving onto the planned ban on petrol and diesel cars. After that, we’ll report on 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...

1st February 2020

PassMeFast Now Covers Buckinghamshire and Hampshire

Learner drivers in Buckinghamshire and Hampshire, listen up! We’re PassMeFast and we’re here to help you get your licence. We’ve already helped thousands of people to pass across the country. Now, for the first time ever, we’re in your area—and we’re shaking up driving tuition for good. To help you get to know us a little better, we’ve put together a quick guide to what PassMeFast has to offer. We’ll cover all the locations where our courses are available, and...

1st February 2020

January 2020 News Roundup

The first month of 2020 is officially over! Yep, that’s right—it’s only been a few weeks since you set off those New Year fireworks. While January may have felt like a slog, the chances are that it still sped by quickly enough for you to have missed some top driving news. If that’s the case, then don’t worry: as always, PassMeFast is here for you. In this month’s news roundup, we’ll cover everything from the recent controversy surrounding smart motorways...

15th January 2020

Meet a Booking Agent: Harriet

It’s a new year here at the PassMeFast Blog, but today marks the return of an old favourite. Yes, our Meet a Booking Agent series is making its triumphant return! In this set of articles, we profile the people who make PassMeFast courses happen. In this month’s article, we’ll be meeting Harriet. A member of our bookings team since summer 2019, she’s already helped hundreds of students on their driving journey. Let’s meet the woman herself! About Harriet Age: 22 Do you...