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Stanley was the star student at this morning’s road safety talk at Bourne Grammar School.  Here are his workings out to discover how far a car will travel for 1 second at 30 miles per hour.  Students were asked by Tom Ingram (Owner of BIG TOM Driving School) how long...

Tom Ingram (Owner) of BIG TOM Driving School has created a YouTube channel for people learning to drive that has developed into a haven of authentic, constructive Q&A for any learners which is why this educational (not entertainment) channel has over 1000...

No-one but you knows how you best like to learn Henry on his BIG TOM 5 Day Intensive Driving Course at Peterborough is really embracing all the good learning techniques being provided to him by the BIG TOM resources.  This photo is a graphic example of what an...

Jessica Buckley (seen here) passed her driving test at Peterborough this morning on her first attempt. Tom Ingram, her driving instructor with BIG TOM said: "Big congratulations to Jess on a lovely pass with just 3 minors.  She finished her BIG TOM Intensive Driving...

Here at BIG TOM providing value to customers is a big deal.  We REALLY pay attention to it!  Feedback from customers is important and comes in a variety of methods.  But as we have discovered over the years, receiving feedback is not the clever bit, ACTING on it is...

Book your BIG TOM 5 Day Intensive Driving Course 0800 689 4174 https://youtu.be/4nALOPqLLK0 This video offers you 4 practical tips for learning to drive.  The content here will be beneficial because it is practical advice that has been collected after helping dozens...

At our last online Q&A support group for BIG TOM pupils, it was asked if it would be acceptable to use a privately owned car for the driving test if it was fitted with rear facing reversing cameras.  For the benefit of all, here is the answer: This camera may be...

In this blog from Tom Ingram (Owner of BIG TOM Driving School) he discusses the importance of driving instructor – pupil working relationships that nurture hope. The effectiveness of a learning environment comes down to the level of engagement with the pupil.  If...

Driving instructors across the UK are being warned of the potential for more driving examiner strike action in the near future.  At this stage examiners are being balloted for the potential of industrial action regarding a DVSA 'flexible working' regime.  Tom Ingram...

Recent news highlights that certain schools have been ejecting students after Year 12 A/S results and refusing to allow the students to carry on at the school in to Year 13.  It is a controversial subject by nature because in effect the schools are pre-selecting which...