4th December 2022

The differences between intensive driving courses

      There are different perspectives in which one can compare intensive driving courses: as the pupil, the franchisee (driving instructor) or the customer who […]
4th December 2022

Helping a scared pupil

BIG TOM Franchise owner, Tom Ingram can be seen here working with a pupil who suffers from fear and anxiety throughout the lesson. The BIG TOM […]
3rd December 2022

Values of the BIG TOM Franchise

This video provides a variety of clips while working with a beginner pupil. The intention is not to demonstrate how PDI’s qualify for DVSA assessment tests; […]
2nd December 2022

Interleaving on driving lessons

In this video you will see the owner of the BIG TOM Franchise, Tom Ingram, working with a beginner pupil, Aob. The pupil has only done […]
2nd December 2022

Removing stress for driving instructors

A must-watch video for trainee driving instructors and existing instructors. The BIG TOM Franchise proves that it is possible to not only control stress levels when […]
30th November 2022

Factors that affect the efficiency of driving training

Recent enquiries about the BIG TOM Franchise include how we help pupils to learn quicker. This blog will explain what factors will affect the efficiency of […]
25th November 2022

Setting your stall out

If you want to be successful in business, you have to think like a businessperson rather than treat it like a glorified hobby. And as a […]
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.  […]