Driving test booking rules update 2026

by | Mar 7, 2026 | Locations

To continue to keep all BIG TOM customers up to date with the driving test booking rules from the regulator (DVSA), this blog is an update on the BIG TOM blog provided on 09/12/2025. The DVSA continues to deliver on the changes announced last year as follows: Only you...

Comfortable test pass in Grantham

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Locations

Congratulations to Ollie for a comfortable test pass in Grantham today. Ollie started learning to drive with BIG TOM from scratch, doing pay as you go driving lessons, and his approach to learning to drive is something of a role model for successful outcomes. Ollie...

Why wont my driving instructor take me to test

by | Feb 6, 2026 | Locations

Pupils and parents of pupils are contacting driving instructors, with a driving test already booked and are getting annoyed why the driving instructor will not take them on. Please read this blog to help you to understand what is happening. The taking of a driving...

Advantage of the intensive driving course

by | Dec 22, 2025 | Locations

For any customers who are time-sensitive, the intensive course is a superb option for learning to drive. Typical sessions covered on the intensive course will involve travel to another town or city; probably involving about a half-hour of continuous driving. This kind...

Driving test booking announcement

by | Dec 9, 2025 | Locations

The DVSA has today, announced the findings of their consultation regarding the booking of driving tests. The findings are based on the feedback provided to them from learner drivers and driving instructors. In essence, their message was as follows: The outcome of the...