Posts by Isobel Robb | PassMeFast Blog

13th July 2018

The Driving Test Timing Study: Everything You Need To Know

You can count on PassMeFast to always have our eyes and ears acutely attuned to the driving grapevine. Not much happens in the world of cars and tests without us knowing about it! These past few days, we’ve been hearing rumours that are soon to become reality: there’s going to be an official study of driving test timings. Yes, the DVSA is sending out their most observant employees to measure whether the December 2017 changes have affected the time it...

3rd July 2018

June 2018: News Roundup

Welcome to our round-up of all the driving news you need to know from June. And what a month it’s been! England are doing well in the World Cup, the sun has been shining for more than 4 days in a row and British people are running out of things to moan about! Not to mention, there’s been some major changes in the world of driving. So, before you overdo it with that ‘burnt-to-a-crisp-and-pretty-damn-proud-of-it’ British aesthetic, take some well-needed time...

29th June 2018

Our Top 5 Pass Photos in June

Summer 2018 is certainly proving the naysayers wrong. The sun is showing no sign of leaving the sky and England are showing no sign of dropping out of the World Cup! Yep, the month of June has been pretty sweet. On top of all that, the PassMeFast learners continue to impress us with their positive attitudes and ability to master new skills. We’ve dragged ourselves away from the football long enough to have a look through all of our latest...

18th June 2018

PassMeFast’s 35 Hour Driving Course

Are you a learner who’s not exactly a complete beginner to driving, but still has some way to go before being test ready? Perhaps you started taking lessons a while ago, but stopped without getting very far. Couldn’t find the right instructor, didn’t feel like you were making any progress, your financial situation changed—there’s a number of reasons people take a break from learning to drive. Regardless of the specifics, if this sounds like you, our 35 hour driving course...

15th June 2018

Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Driving Instructor?

Have you ever thought about a career as a driving instructor? Being your own boss, a life on the road (though perhaps not in the Mick Jagger sense), not being tied to a desk, regularly cranking down the window to feel the breeze in your hair… Yep, it can all sound pretty great when you think of the perks. Becoming and then sustaining a life as an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor), though, is a serious commitment. If you’re the right kind...

6th June 2018

Help! I’ve Lost My Provisional—What Do I Do?

Nothing quite strikes fear in the heart than realising you’ve lost something very important. If you’re a learner driver, that shiny green card known as the provisional licence is about as important as it gets! So, what do you do if it seems to disappear into thin air? Before embarking on a level 10 freak out, take a few steps to confirm that is really is lost. Rack your brain for its last whereabouts, turn your room upside down, and...

3rd June 2018

Our Top 5 Pass Photos in May

Last month we were a tad pessimistic about how long this lovely sunshine would last—how wrong were we?! With the sun still shining, spirits are high over here at PassMeFast HQ. Yep, we’ve got a spring in our step (plus a slightly sunburnt nose) and another batch of pass photos to peruse. We’ve met some amazing people this month, all with different driving journeys and great stories to tell. To allow you some more time in the sun, we’ve narrowed...

8th May 2018

PassMeFast’s 15 Hour Driving Course

Are you a reasonably experienced driver who just needs a few extra lessons to get you test ready? Maybe you can happily drive from point A to B in your chosen vehicle, but still struggle on a couple of key areas. Well, PassMeFast has the solution for you: our 15 hour driving course. It’s the perfect length to boost your confidence on skills you’ve already mastered, while strengthening your abilities in specific areas that will be examined during the practical...

3rd May 2018

Pass Story: Cheryl Passes After 24 Years

Nothing quite beats the feeling of passing your driving test. All the hard work has paid off and you can finally enjoy the freedom of the open road. Imagine just how sweet it would feel if it had taken 24 years to get your hands on that all-important pink card. Well, that’s exactly what happened with PassMeFast student Cheryl! It’s been a bit of a rocky road, but Cheryl has now cast off the L-plates and is enjoying life as...

30th April 2018

Our Top 5 Pass Photos in April

With all of the beautiful weather we’ve been having recently, it seems spring has officially sprung! Before it disappears for another year (sob), what better way to celebrate than by congratulating our latest crop of qualified drivers?! April’s been a busy month here at PassMeFast—we’re not sure if you’ve heard, but we recently launched in Derbyshire. Yep, we just couldn’t resist those rolling hills and quaint historical towns! Keep an eye on the blog to see where we might be...