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Manual vs Automatic Pass Rates
Are you more likely to pass your driving test in a manual or an automatic car? Find out about the differences between manual and automatic pass rates here.
April 11, 2024
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A Look at Driving Tests in Europe
Do Britain's learner drivers have it tough, or do our neighbours find it harder to get behind the wheel? We take a look driving tests in Europe to find out.
April 10, 2024
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DVSA Introduce Driving Test App For Examiners
The DVSA is introducing a driving test app for examiners to digitally record test results. Find out everything you need to know about it here at PassMeFast!
April 10, 2024
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4 Reasons to Love Driving — and other stories
We love driving – and it turns out you do too. We did a survey to find out your driving love stories & the best things about getting behind the wheel!
April 8, 2024
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Online Driving Games
Brush up on your driving knowledge the fun way
April 5, 2024
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20 is Plenty: 20mph Speed Limits for Wales
As part of the ongoing '20 is Plenty' campaign, more and more residential roads have reduced from 30 to 20mph in recent years in an effort to decrease casualties, increase active travel and improve the environment. But from 23rd September 2023, Wales is going the whole hog—instead of the current national speed limit of 30mph on restricted roads, the default limit will drop to 20mph. And, today, we're going to take a look at how and why this change is being made.
February 13, 2024
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Drivers With Messy Cars Could Face a Fine (Or Even Jail)
Whether it’s a glovebox jam-packed with receipts, a passenger seat reserved for old McDonald’s boxes or a map pocket full of snack wrappers — we all know somebody who’s a proud owner of a messy car. But, next time you wade through the rubbish and squeeze into their car, warn them that their bad habit could land them with a £5,000 fine or possibly even jail time...
February 13, 2024
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PDI Stats over Time
With would-be instructors making new applications and those who've passed all three tests graduating to ADI status, the number of Potential Driving Instructors is constantly in flux. This can make it tricky to work out how many PDIs are currently operating at the moment.
February 13, 2024
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Driving Test Pass Rates by Age: Are Older Drivers Less Likely to Pass?
Older and younger folk alike claim to be the better drivers—but who's right?
February 13, 2024
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Driving Jobs: How Your Driving Licence Can Help You Earn Extra Cash
If you have a driving licence there a plenty of opportunities out there to help you earn some extra cash. Check out our list of UK driving jobs!
February 13, 2024
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Learning to Drive After the Covid-19 Pandemic
Lockdown made many things more complicated, including learning to drive and getting your licence. Let's look at how covid-19 has affected the UK's learners
February 13, 2024
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Where Do the UK’s Worst Drivers Live?
Whilst you might consider yourself to be a good driver, the same can't be said for others in the UK. In fact, penalty points have become quite common amongst motorists. According to the latest stats from the DVSA, almost 2.7 million full licence holders have penalty points on their record! It's enough to make a driving instructor weep.
February 2, 2024
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The Most Illegal Car Chases from the Movies
We all love a good car chase. The good guy chasing the bad guy. The cops in hot pursuit of the hero. The thrills, spills and the impossible driving. And of course, the “that would never happen in real life” feats of driving skill.
February 1, 2024
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Graduated Licence Schemes: For & Against
The Department for Transport is considering introducing a graduated licence scheme. This would add an extra stage in between passing the practical test and becoming a fully licensed driver. But how would it work—and is it a good idea? PassMeFast is here to bring you the facts, pros and cons, so you can get informed.
January 31, 2024
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Our Pass Photo of the Week — Rowan Row!
Fashion, fitness and flexibility are what Rowan Row is best known for. But in Spring '22, he achieved the ultimate freedom — a shiny pink driving licence.
January 31, 2024
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What are the most distracting driving songs?
To find out what you should (or shouldn’t) be listening to when you’re on the road this winter, we set about uncovering the most and least distracting driving songs — with the help of Spotify data. Here’s what we found.
January 31, 2024
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What are the most distracting Christmas songs?
To find out what you should or shouldn’t be listening to when you’re behind the wheel this December, we set about uncovering the most and least distracting Christmas songs.
January 31, 2024
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Year in Rear-View 2022
Discover what PassMeFast got up to in 2022!
January 25, 2024
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Passing your driving test: Could it be written in the stars?
Whilst only a quarter of people in the UK (26%) believe that their star sign impacts their behaviour, chances are that astrology – and especially your rising sign – may be influencing your driving ability. We did a little research to find out exactly how.
January 25, 2024
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5 Unique UK Beaches
You’re going to want to make the most of that new licence, so we decided to put together a list of the best UK beaches you need to stop off at on your travels this year.
January 23, 2024
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