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PassMeFast is one of the UK’s leading intensive driving course specialists, and we’re your faster route to driving.
Together with our network of around 8000 DVSA-registered, independent driving instructors and innovative fast-track system, PassMeFast’s intensive but flexible driving courses have already helped over 80,000 learners get on the road.
Booking with PassMeFast means choosing one of the UK’s leading driving course specialists. We offer intensive and semi-intensive driving courses designed to help you get on the road faster—even if you’re a complete beginner.
Our structured approach condenses your lessons into a shorter timeframe, helping you build confidence quickly and keep your progress fresh as you learn. This means you stay in the driving mindset and develop your skills more efficiently.
Our courses are flexible and can fit around even the busiest schedules, while still helping you start driving sooner. You can expect fantastic service every step of the way from our DVSA-registered instructors and friendly support team.
We cover the whole of mainland Great Britain; including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds..
When you book with PassMeFast, you’ll learn with a DVSA-registered instructor who meets our high standards.
If you're unsure whether we cover your area, or want a little more information or help, don't hesitate to give us a call on 0333 123 4949 and select option 1.
To get in touch with PassMeFast, you can:
Our head office is located in Exchange Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester. We’re neighbours with BBC, ITV and Kelloggs!
You can find our postal addresses by visiting our contact page.
Learning to drive can be complicated at the best times, but the pandemic threw a big ol' spanner into the engine. Over a million tests were cancelled and the industry is still recovering from the backlog.
The good news is there’s no need to worry — PassMeFast is still your faster route to driving. With our network of experienced instructors and flexible course options, we’ll help you get behind the wheel sooner and keep your learning moving forward.
Want to know more? Have a quick read of our article about how Covid-19 has affected learning to drive..
Our intensive courses involve longer driving lessons, with each session lasting a minimum of two hours and a maximum of five hours. You’ll usually have lessons on several days a week, with our most intensive course structure involving lessons every day.
Want to take things slower? We can arrange a semi-intensive course for you, which is easier to fit around a busy schedule — an example of this would be taking two-hour sessions on a couple of evenings a week.
Don’t be put off if you don’t want to learn intensively — we’re fast but also flexible. We’ll help to arrange your course however you want it.
We have 8 different courses to choose from. When choosing your course, be mindful of your current driving ability and the experience you’ll need to pass your test.
According to the DVSA, it takes an average of 45 hours of driving tuition to get up to passing standard. If you’re a complete beginner, we’d recommend taking one of our longest courses to ensure you’re prepared for the test. If you have more driving experience, a shorter course is likely to be more suitable.
And to give yourself extra peace of mind, you can add PassProtect to any course and get additional lesson support for your next attempts—helping you stay prepared and confident every step of the way.
Still not sure? Use our smart course recommender and we’ll help you find the perfect course.
Yes, it’s absolutely fine to add more hours to your course if you need them.
To add extra hours to your course, please call us on 0333 123 4949.
If you end up passing with fewer lessons than you booked, you can use these for further tuition (motorway tuition, for example). Unfortunately, as our courses are sold as a complete package, any unused hours are non-refundable.
We provide everything you need to support your learning, including:
We offer a range of courses to suit all learners — from short refreshers for those with experience to more comprehensive options for beginners. Explore our courses for full details, or use our course recommender to find the best fit for you.
Between 1–3 hours of your course will be reserved for your test. For example, our 48 hour course would usually include 45 hours of lessons, plus the time used for the practical test.
The amount of time needed depends on your location, course structure, and instructor. Your instructor will discuss this with you ahead of your test date.
Our experienced, DVSA-registered instructors’ friendly and patient approach to driving tuition will help you feel at ease behind the wheel.
Our courses are faster than the old way of learning to drive, but never rushed. Everybody learns differently, so you can take your course at a pace that works for you.
Your instructor will pay careful attention to your progress, providing the guidance you need to help you become a safe and confident driver. Don’t worry — you’re in good hands.
Our courses are flexible. Together with your instructor, you’re free to decide on a lesson plan that works for you, helping you to pass fast even on a busy schedule.
No! Our courses are flexible and can be structured to suit your needs. Depending on your schedule and instructor’s availability, it’s possible to take as little as two hours of lessons per day, or as many as five hours.
Check out our guide to semi-intensive driving courses to learn more.
We don’t offer ‘guaranteed pass’ courses. Instead, we focus on providing excellent tuition, structured lesson plans, and exceptional customer service to give you the best chance of success.
And if you want extra peace of mind, you can add PassProtect — giving you additional lesson support for your next attempts, so you stay prepared and confident every step of the way.
If things don’t go to plan, we can help you get back on track with a refresher course to support your next attempt. You’ll also benefit from familiarity with your instructor and local routes, helping you feel more comfortable behind the wheel.
With a pass rate significantly higher than the national average, plus thousands of successful learners, PassMeFast works!
Yes! You can do your course in either a manual or automatic car. Completion times will vary between transmission and your location.
Yes! But please bear in mind that weekend lesson slots are always in high demand and get booked up much faster. If you need weekend lessons only, you should expect to wait longer to start your lessons. Usually, the more available you can be, the faster you can get your licence.
Nope! The course will take place in your local area, and your instructor will usually pick you up and drop you off at home or work.
Yes! In most cases, our instructors will pick you up and drop you off at a location of your choice. There are a very small number of areas (like some London postcodes) where home pick ups aren’t practical. In these cases, your instructor will usually pick you up from a train/tube station to:
If your instructor isn’t able to start lessons from your chosen address, they’ll let you know. Give us a call if you have any questions regarding your pick-up address.
Usually, yes — you can do your entire course from your work. This may not be possible if your home and work are far apart because all instructors have specific areas that they cover.
To help you get behind the wheel as quickly as possible, we design our courses around your availability and preferred schedule. Once agreed, we’ll match you with an instructor who fits your timing so you can get started without unnecessary delays.
Building your course this way means you can begin learning sooner and keep your progress consistent, helping you build confidence quickly as you go.
If you’re ready to get started, you can choose this option in your Student Portal or let us know by calling 0333 123 4949.
Our course prices vary by location, course length, vehicle transmission, and whether you choose to include a theory and/or practical test as part of your booking.
For full details about each of our nine courses, visit our prices page.
When you buy anything online, you have 14 days to cancel and refund your order, no questions asked. This would mean we're unable to start work on booking your tests and arranging your course until this 14-day period has passed. To get you on the road ASAP, we ask you to waive this cancellation period so we can start work on your booking straight away. This doesn't affect the Money-Back Guarantee -- if we weren't able to arrange your course in line with our timescales, you'd still be able to get a full refund.
You can read more about the Money-Back Guarantee here.
We always aim for the stars and want you to be perfectly happy with your course. If things don't go to plan and you want to cancel your course, we offer a full money-back guarantee. You'd be eligible for a refund in the rare case that:
Any lesson hours or test fees already used are not eligible for refund in any of these cases.
You can pay for your PassMeFast course via:
For more info on all the ways you can pay for your PassMeFast course, check out our Ways To Pay page.
PassMeFast don't accept payments in cash. All payments for your course are to be made directly to us; we will never ask you to pay your instructor in cash.
We have a couple of options for you to PassFast but PaySlow!
If your payment is under £2,500 you can pay in 3 instalments with Klarna. If your payment is eligible for Klarna, then you’ll be given the option when you go to checkout on our website. Or you can split the cost of your course into a total of 12 instalments with our finance partner Payl8r. You’ll need to undergo a credit check to be approved for finance.
Want more info? You'll find it here on our PassMeFast PaySlow page.
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Nope — we offer a few different payment options. For peace of mind, you can pay the full balance upfront, or use our finance partner PayL8r to pay in instalments (subject to credit approval).
We only require a £375 deposit to book a course, but you’ll need to pay the full remaining balance of your course within 7 days of an instructor being allocated. If your course is due to start sooner than that, your balance is due before those lessons begin.
Once your instructor is allocated, we’ll send you a link to make payment. If payment isn’t made within 7 days of being connected to an instructor, the course will be placed on hold and any tests booked will be postponed.
Yes — the price you see on our website is the price you’ll pay. There are no extra fees added on when you book.
Our prices include everything you need to go from provisional to pass, including VAT and admin fees. We can add additional items to your course if needed.
Yes! If you'd like to purchase any of our courses as a gift, let our team know by calling 0333 123 4949. We'll send you a personalised gift certificate via email!
Yes! You can add a theory test to any course. We’ll use our fast-track system to secure a test at a time and location to suit you.
No — you can book a PassMeFast course without having passed your theory. PassMeFast can book your theory for you as part of your course.
One thing to remember is that you must pass your theory test before you can book your practical test.
We do! You can add PassMeTheory to your course, which is a one-hour online session with a theory expert. The session covers the most difficult areas of the theory test, where you'll be able to ask any questions and have access to some great resources after your session.
As well as that, our blog is full of useful tips to help you pass.
Yeah — we can change your theory test after we’ve booked it. There is an admin fee of £75 for us to fast-track your test again.
We also advise against changing your test where possible, because it will usually delay your course by a few weeks. But, if you’re happy to push things back a little, we’re more than happy to find you a new test.
Don't panic if you fail your first theory, we’ll be able to book a new one for you. We’ll also fast-track it, meaning you’ll typically be able to sit it again within 4–6 weeks.
You’ll be connected to one of our ~8000 DVSA-registered instructors, and all of them:
So you always have the instructor’s full attention for the entirety of your course, you’ll always be taught on a one-on-one basis.
Our instructors have a wide range of cars — diesel, petrol, Fords, Peugeots, green, red, you name it!
While we can’t guarantee a specific car for your course, all of our instructor’s vehicles have dual-controls and pass regular safety checks. The only big decision you need to make is whether you want a manual or auto course, we’ll do the rest and find a great match for you.
To help you get on the road as quickly as possible, we design our courses around your availability and preferred schedule. Once this is agreed, we’ll match you with an instructor who can get you started without unnecessary delays.
Building your course this way helps keep your lessons consistent and structured, so you can build confidence and progress efficiently as you learn.
In a small minority of cases, a learner may be assigned an instructor that isn't a good fit.
It doesn’t happen often, but we’ll work closely with the learner to find a suitable resolution, including the possibility of changing to a different instructor.
Definitely! You can arrange breaks by speaking to your instructor, and if a lesson is 3+ hours they’ll probably schedule a comfort break.
It’s also a good idea to take a bottle of water and a snack to longer lessons — driving can be thirsty work!
This can usually be sorted by having a chat with your instructor.
Our team can help you with this, so just give us a call on 0333 123 4949 if you have any questions about your course schedule.
It's usually possible to upgrade your course with more hours. Please let us know about this as soon as you can by calling 0333 123 4949.
Downgrading of courses is not possible.
If you end up passing with fewer lessons than you booked, you can use any leftover time for further tuition (motorway tuition, for example).
Unfortunately, as our courses are sold as a complete package, any unused hours are non-refundable.
It’s generally not possible to change transmission, especially if your course has begun.
If you do need to change transmission, your course will be delayed because we’ll need to find a new instructor.
When arranging your lessons, please ask your instructor about their cancellation policy.
You’ll be required to follow their policy. Typically, you'll need to give a minimum of 24–48 hours’ notice.
If you find that you're too ill for your driving lesson, please let your instructor know as soon as possible. Be aware that our instructors have their own cancellation policies, with most requiring 24–48 hours' notice.
Your instructor will be able to resolve most issues during lessons, so it’s always best to start by having a quick chat with them.
If you need our help, you can speak to our team by calling 0333 123 4949 and selecting option 2.
Yes — we can put your course on hold for up to 3 months. If we don’t hear from you for over 3 months, you risk your booking expiring. If this happens then a fee would be payable to reopen your booking.
To have a chat about your options, please call the office on 0333 123 4949 and select option 2.
Practical Test Assist is designed to help you find and secure an earlier practical driving test. We actively monitor availability and notify you when suitable slots become available.
Once you're registered, our system searches for earlier test dates that match your preferences. When a suitable slot becomes available, you'll receive an alert so you can act quickly and book it.
When you receive a notification, follow the link provided and log in to the DVSA booking system using your driving licence number. From there, you can select and confirm your new test date.
We recommend checking regularly and keeping your availability as flexible as possible. The more centres and dates you're open to, the higher your chances of finding a test quickly.
Mondays are typically the best day for new practical test slots to be released, so we strongly encourage you to stay especially alert at the start of the week.
Act immediately. Test slots can be taken within minutes, so logging in and booking as soon as you receive a notification gives you the best chance of securing it.
You'll receive alerts through your student portal.
Yes — it's essential that you have notifications switched on for your student portal to ensure you don't miss any opportunities.
Practical test cancellations can appear at any time and are often taken very quickly. Being alert and ready to act immediately significantly improves your chances of securing a test.
Pass Protect Lessons is a support package designed to help you stay fully prepared for your next two practical tests. It provides guaranteed lesson coverage in a market where instructor availability is limited.
Your hours are split across your next two test attempts:
This is repeated for both tests, ensuring you're fully supported each time.
Yes — this is a key benefit of the product.
We ensure you will always have an instructor available to cover your test, even in a
market where instructors are difficult to secure.
No — Pass Protect Lessons includes access to our practical test alert system, not the full Practical Test Assist service.
You will still receive alerts when tests become available, but you must act quickly and book the slot yourself.
Yes — you are responsible for booking your test via the DVSA system. We strongly recommend:
The best time to check and secure a test is between 6am and 11pm, when many cancellations are added back into the system.
To improve your chances:
Not always. Your test date should align with your course progress and lesson hours.
Booking a test too early can:
We recommend:
No — we strongly advise against booking your test in a random location.
Booking in an unfamiliar area can:
We recommend:
Yes, but you should not reschedule to a random or unfamiliar location.
Before changing your test:
Rescheduling without checking can result in:
No — the DVSA requires that all test bookings are made correctly and with accurate candidate details.
If the DVSA identifies that a booking has been made improperly (for example, on behalf of someone else or using incorrect details), they may:
We want to give you the top-notch service you deserve. So if anything’s going wrong, we want to fix it as soon as possible.
If you experience any issues, please call us on 0333 123 4949 and select option 2.
If you’ve got a major and/or ongoing concern, please email [email protected] where our team of expert case handlers will look into things and get back to you within 2 working days.