New driving test structure November 2025

After conducting a trial across 20 driving test centres, the DVSA has decided to change the format of the driving test to include the following: reducing the number of stops during the test from 4 to 3 lowering the frequency of emergency stop exercises from 1 in 3...

Driving test cancellation services

Use of driving test cancellation services The DVSA has made it clear to all driving instructors/driving schools in the UK that they must NOT use the driving test cancellation services that use automated “bots” to constantly sweep for cancellation test...

Free Refresher Driving Lessons

BIG TOM Driving School is pleased to announce another exclusive benefit to “All-inclusive” intensive course customers.  Free refresher driving lessons are now available to all customers who have passed their mock test on their course, and are waiting for...

Get your driving licence in less than a month

Congratulations go to Louis from Bourne for passing his driving test on his first attempt in Grantham with just one minor driving error, an impressive standard of driving. Louis from Bourne, did his 45 hour Beginners intensive driving course with BIG TOM starting on...

Self-doubt

It is natural for some pupils to have self-doubt. They might have completed a BIG TOM intensive course and have a test date lined up for say, two weeks later, but have this nagging sense of doubt in the back of their minds. It is natural and to be expected. Sometimes,...

Our help centre really helps

Customers of BIG TOM get unlimited, free access to our Help Centre that has a bank of useful, practical guides for everything relating to learning to drive. You might be confused about getting the correct insurance cover once you pass your driving test. You might want...