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...

Superb customer experience

BIG TOM customers who reserve an intensive driving course are often surprised at the superb customer experience. Georgia recently purchased a BIG TOM course.  She had a go at a driving test a few years ago.  Within 24 hours of bagging her course, she started to...

We make learning easier

BIG TOM has been making learning easier for customers since 2009.  It is what makes us tick. This is what a few have said over the years: He always had such positive things to say with the feedback. …he has a wonderful ability to put you at ease and he really...

Theory test pass for Molly

The good news is that things are getting back to normal again – Molly sets the standard with a first time theory test pass this morning in Peterborough. She made use of the online resource that BIG TOM provides intensive driving course customers, as well as the...

Guidance for taking tests

The DVSA have given some guidance to assist/reassure people when they go to take a theory or practical test. Theory tests There will be 2 metre distances for floor markings, workstations and chairs Wearing of face covering if able* There will be extra cleaning at test...

Pay as you go driving lessons

BIG TOM is pleased to be providing customers with options.  For those not wanting intensive, pay…. as you go. Availability for driving lessons is Monday to Friday from 6am – 9pm (we know how busy you all are).  These are paid online at £42/hr.  Weekends...

Covid 19 Safe Training Protocols Course

The owner of BIG TOM Driving School has successfully completed a course provided by The DIA Academy: COVID-19 Infection Control and Safe Training Protocols Course. Customers should be assured that BIG TOM Admin will be utilising key systems as detailed in documents...

Green light

The DVSA have announced today that driving lessons resume on 04/07/2020 We have continued to offer our customers support with course bookings and theory/practical test slot availability.  The DVSA are intending to phase in the testing, with theory tests starting...

Jump the queue

A month ago, we introduced the fast-track, priority customer option for people who are seriously interested in learning to drive as soon as is legal and possible. This scheme is still available. Customers can purchase a BIG TOM intensive driving course on the...

Backlog of driving tests

BIG TOM Admin is receiving calls from non-BIG TOM pupils regarding their previously booked driving tests and they need assistance to make it clear. We are aware that some pupils who have used other driving schools are not getting clarification of their previously...