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30th August 2018

Got Your Theory Test Tomorrow? 5 Last Minute Tips!

Before learner drivers can even think about booking their practical test, they must complete the first hurdle to learning to drive: passing the theory test. Some learners simply breeze through it; others find it a little trickier to get on top of all the revision. Through practice and hard work, though, you can get through the test and move on to the rest of your driving journey. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a few handy last minute...

28th August 2018

Top 5 Driving Test Myths Debunked

No matter whether your practical test is months away or right around the corner, we’re willing to bet that you’ve heard plenty about it. In fact, everyone seems to have an opinion, a “fact” or a horror story to share. Unfortunately, not everything they say is completely accurate. Driving test myths abound—and while you might think it’s easy to separate the fact from the fiction, some stories have become so prevalent that it’s not always as simple as you might hope....

24th August 2018

10% Off All Driving Courses: Book Now!

Happy bank holiday weekend everyone! PassMeFast wants to help you make the most of it, so we’ve knocked 10% off all of our courses! That’s right—book onto any of our courses this weekend and you’ll be treated to a cheeky discount. This amazing offer is already in full swing, so what are you waiting for?! Getting yourself a great deal could not be easier: Take your pick from our wide range of courses Call our team on 0333 123 4949, or book...

23rd August 2018

Understanding the National Speed Limit

You’re driving along and a speed camera looms before you. There hasn’t been a speed limit sign for a while—and suddenly you realise you’re not 100% sure how fast you’re meant to be going. “What’s the speed limit?”, you ask your road trip buddy. “Oh, it’s the national speed limit”, they reply. All fine and dandy… as long as you know what that is. From studying for your theory test to road tripping around the UK, the national speed limit...

21st August 2018

Celebrate Bank Holiday Weekend with 10% Off All Courses!

In case you’ve been a bit out of it lately—what with all the hot weather we’ve been enjoying—there’s a bank holiday coming up. And we all know there’s nothing we love more than a bank holiday. You can spend extra time with friends and family, plan an exciting adventure or just enjoy a relaxing day off work. To make this bank holiday a bit more special, however, PassMeFast is here to give you an exclusive offer: 10% off all our...

19th August 2018

Manual vs Automatic Pass Rates: 2017/18

One of the key choices any driver must make is between manual or automatic transmission. There are varied arguments for both options: manual fans love the interactive nature of the driving experience, while auto drivers are thankful they don’t have to deal with constant gear changes. For a learner, however, one factor may come to the fore: which am I more likely to pass in? Are automatic pass rates best, or should you stick to manual? With most people perceiving...

18th August 2018

Learning to Drive with Dyspraxia

The journey to getting your driving licence is often punctuated by a few bumps in the road here and there. A bout of nerves, financial worries, a particular skill you just can’t seem to master—it happens to the best of us. On top of this, roughly 10% of people in the UK have to contend with a hidden medical condition that affects many of the abilities required to learn to drive: dyspraxia. Driving with dyspraxia is a topic shrouded in...

15th August 2018

Meet an ADI: Peter

So far in our Meet an ADI series, we’ve profiled driving instructors from Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire. But there are still plenty of pieces of the PassMeFast puzzle that haven’t yet slotted in place. That’s why, in this edition, we’re heading to South Yorkshire to meet our local ADI Peter! Peter’s been part of the PassMeFast team since the beginning of 2018, but has already been behind his fair share of pass stories. Let’s hear from the man himself! About...

10th August 2018

Nottinghamshire Driving Test Centres: Your Essential Guide

As PassMeFast has grown, we’ve endeavoured to learn everything there is to know about the areas we cover across the UK. In pursuit of this, we’ve assembled Essential Guides on each county’s test centres. In this guide, we focus on the five Nottinghamshire driving test centres. This county boasts no fewer than five test centres, three of which lie in close proximity to the county’s major city of Nottingham. Each test centre, however, offers a unique set of challenges to the...

10th August 2018

Top 5 Myths About the Theory Test

If you’re a learner, you’re sure to have heard plenty of driving advice from everyone from your parents to your friends to your next-door neighbour’s hairdresser. The trouble is that so much of what people claim about driving simply doesn’t stack up—and this is certainly true of a number of theory test myths. Here in this article, we’ll reveal the truth about the theory test, helping you to avoid some of the biggest mistakes candidates make and prepare to pass...