24th November 2022

Interventions in driving training

We have recently heard from the DVSA that 1 in 8 driving tests involve physical intervention by the examiner. This blog will take a look at […]
22nd November 2022

Where does a PDI seek help?

Here is a case that demonstrates perfectly the problem trainee driving instructors encounter on a daily basis. Although this is highlighting a particular person, the identity […]
22nd November 2022

The toxic effect of data targets

We look at the crippling effect of the introduction of data targets and how the fear it creates caused adverse effects on driving test pass rates.  […]
21st November 2022

How to retain customers

The message that trainee driving instructors receive when they do their Part 3 training can be quite confusing. They can very easily find themselves training to […]
20th November 2022

Pupil and driving instructor aligned to the same goal

A major objection to intensive courses that driving instructors have is that they are a form of promising pupils the reward of a driving licence when the […]
15th November 2022

Driving instructor performance review

Today the DVSA has released a communication that begins with the following:   Driving test statistics: 1 April to 31 October 2022   On 9 November the […]
25th October 2022

Do you think in words or pictures?

If I were to ask you to explain how you go about changing a tyre at the roadside, how does your brain go about that task […]
24th October 2022

5 ways we make learning easier

The BIG TOM brand is synonymous with maximising learning potential. We have techniques and systems available to provide the optimum learning experience to become a driving […]
24th October 2022

Versatile training packages for added choice

This blog will explain to you the range of services that we offer customers in this franchise. We offer so much more than standard driving lessons. […]
19th October 2022

Standards Checks for driving instructors

Owner of BIG TOM Driving School Franchise, Tom Ingram, offers his advice about standards checks.  There is nothing quite like the subject of driving instructor grades […]
30th October 2023

See Tom giving driving training

If you are considering becoming a driving instructor but don’t really know what to expect, then this blog is for you. The owner of the franchise, […]
25th October 2023

Huge increase in standards check recalls

The percentage of driving instructors who are being recalled for Standards Checks has leaped since the start of the TIP initiative where the regulator is monitoring […]
6th September 2023

Reflections of a driving instructor Pt 2 Ep 5 UK Road Safety Data 2023

    Reflections of a driving instructor Pt 2  Ep 5 UK Road Safety Data 2023   In this episode I am going to pick out […]
5th September 2023

Reflections of a driving instructor Pt 2 Ep 4 Bread and butter work

Reflections of a driving instructor Pt 2  Ep 4 Bread and butter work  How happy is your average driving instructor these days? If you consider how […]