Broaden learning

BIG TOM announces key pledge to broaden driving training The Road Safety Statement 2019 details a commitment from the DVSA to broaden the range of driving training that learners experience before taking driving tests.  They have identified three key objectives on...

How to be a good driver

The England cricket team show true grit to win at Headingley. In a breathtaking day of cricket versus Australia, England managed to hold on and win the match after a gruelling spell of batting by Ben Stokes.  Shane Warne in the commentary has made mention of...

A beautiful day for a driving test

Ben Parker passed his driving test in Peterborough today with soaring temperatures in beautiful sunshine. Ben from Bourne completed his BIG TOM two week intensive driving course yesterday and went on to pass his driving test on the first attempt today.  He is over the...

Anxiety when learning to drive

Managing stress levels when learning to drive is key for maintaining positive mental health. BIG TOM intensive driving courses are designed so that the mental and physical well-being of our pupils is monitored.  The resources provided help to cope with feelings of...

End of the road for driving?

With the latest figures for learning to drive being dramatically down – we ask “Is this the end of the road for learning to drive?” BIG TOM Admin have been busy collating the latest stats for BIG TOM customers: The numbers of people taking theory and...

New format driving test stats

The DVSA has just released an impact evaluation research report for the new format driving test that was introduced in December 2017 The report is publicly available and can be downloaded here Owner of BIG TOM, Tom Ingram says: “It is important for driving...

Two week intensive course

PASS THE TEST QUICKER – just like Stan did! Pupils who start and finish with us, get their licence quicker because they continue without interruptions.  FACT! BIG TOM Admin explains more: “Our 45 hour courses are incredibly popular.  You will not believe...

Shane passes driving test with zero faults

Congratulations to Shane Marsden from Fleet who has just passed his driving test in Boston committing no driving faults at all. He had a previous driving test attempt with a different driving school but failed the test.  He was able to reserve himself a BIG TOM...

Safeguarding Policy

In line with the BIG TOM Customer Charter, safeguarding is a priority. Pupils and instructors are working in a 1:1 learning environment which is surrounded by a framework of respect, dignity, safety and professionalism. BIG TOM Admin: “Our owner Tom Ingram has...

Get your driving licence in under a month

Congratulations to Georgia Kingston from Werrington, Peterborough who passed her driving test yesterday with BIG TOM. She contacted BIG TOM admin on 3/4/19, started her intensive course on the 8/4/19 and was unlucky on her first driving test attempt.  However, having...