Big Tom Blog
The home of all the up to date information relating to all things driving.
A helping hand
Georgia passes using the BIG TOM Two test guarantee © Georgia from Morton passed her driving test this morning in Grantham with just three minor faults recorded. She did the 20 hour BIG TOM Intensive Driving Course in mid-August but was unlucky on her first driving...
Success on the weekend course
Molly passes her driving test on her first attempt with ease Molly from Pinchbeck, Spalding came to BIG TOM as an absolute beginner, having not driven before. She did four hour sessions on Saturdays and Sundays where she drove in Boston, Peterborough, Grantham,...
Reviewing our covid safe practices
Minimising risk - maximising safety Tomorrow will be two months precisely since BIG TOM Admin were given the green light from the government to resume driving training. We are very happy to report that having completed a further review of our covid safe practices, we...
How do I pass a driving test?
Raising standards One of the key messages to BIG TOM customers has always been to aim high when you are learning to drive. When people simply ask "How do I pass a driving test?", they are only considering the standard required on tests rather than real life driving. ...
A man on a mission
Post lockdown bonanza! Things are beginning to revert back to normal. Tyler Fletcher-Smith from Spalding has just managed to turn his theory and driving test passes around in double quick time! Our big congratulations go out to Tyler! When Tyler contacted BIG TOM he...
Driving test bookings are back
We have been given the green light for driving test bookings. The DVSA driving test booking service has resumed this morning and BIG TOM Admin has been busy from the early hours getting premium test bookings for customers. This is very welcome news, and shows that...
Post lockdown driving training
We have now completed four weeks of driving training since being given permission to start post-lockdown, how has it been? Since Super Saturday (04/07/2020), we have been providing driving training for our customers and it has gone very well so far. All customers...
Five driving test facts
Make the most of your driving test slot - don't get caught out and lose your test. Look at these five things that you will need to have covered before your test starts The inside of the car must be clean - if you take your driving test with BIG TOM this WILL be the...
Staying Covid 19 Secure in 2021
This blog explains to customers the actions being taken by BIG TOM Driving School to mitigate the risk of infection. Last review: 03/03/2022 The responsibility for open, honest and accurate communication of risk factors rests with us all. facing forwards as much as...
Review covid safe practices
Learner drivers and driving instructors have had a week of implementing covid safe practices. Tomorrow will be one week on from driving training resuming in the UK. Owner of BIG TOM, Tom Ingram gives his thoughts on the changes that now occur: "The first thing I would...



