Our Instructors
At PassMeFast, we have a fleet of over 240 friendly and reliable local instructors, hand-picked to ensure that they meet the very highest standards.
All of our instructors are DVSA-approved and boast excellent pass rates. They’ll provide you with the skills and experience you need to be able to drive safely for life—all in just a few days!
We offer both automatic and manual courses across a range of different vehicle types. Whether you’re a first time learner or a day away from passing, we have a course for you. There is no such thing as “too inexperienced”; our instructors are patient and prepared to get you passed!
Get a flavour of the team—and some of their top driving tips— with our instructor profiles below.
Abu
| Car type: | Citroen C3 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Before your first driving lesson, become familiar with The Highway Code. This will give you a good understanding of the rules of the road before you get behind the wheel."
Adam
| Car type: | Renault Clio |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Make sure you check your eyesight before your first lesson! You don't want a trip to the Opticians to slow you down!"
Alan
| Car type: | Mini Cooper |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Practicing test routes with a Sat-Nav device can be very helpful to mimic the real thing!"
Alena
| Car type: | Hyundai i20 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"If you stall the car, don't panic! Stay confident, restart the engine, check for any other hazards and then pull off again if it's safe."
Alex
| Car type: | Vauxhall Mokka X |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Do at least one mock test, under test conditions and using a test route. This will help you prepare for the big day and help to settle your nerves as you will know what to expect."
Alison
| Car type: | Vauxhall Mokka |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Practice makes perfect, as they say. If you can, supplement your instructor lessons with driving sessions accompanied by a friend or family member. This can really speed up your rate of progress towards becoming test-ready."
Ann
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Never forget the saying ‘look once, look twice, think bike’. Never take your eyes off the road."
Arshad
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Leave yourself plenty of space from the car in front. This will give you more time to see what’s ahead and prepare for anything that might happen."
Ben
| Car type: | Citroen DS3 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Wearing the wrong footwear while driving can not only make it harder, but it can also be dangerous"
Brian
| Car type: | Ford KA |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"My tip is short and sweet: left is best!"
Cath
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Don’t just follow the driver in front of you. Make your own decisions and be aware of your surroundings."
Colin
| Car type: | Nissan Pulsar |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"When there is a delay in pulling away, always do another right shoulder check before moving."
David
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Eat and sleep well before your test!"
Elaine
| Car type: | Kia Venga |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"The best way to conquer your fears is to face up to them. The more you drive, the more you will become used to it."
Foz
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"Safe observations are an essential part of learning how to drive a car. LADA: Look, Assess, Decide and Act"
Frank
| Car type: | Peugeot 208 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Your pre-driving cockpit drill is crucial. Always remember the DSSSM routine: doors, seat, steering, seatbelt, and mirror."
Frank B
| Car type: | Mini Cooper |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Listen to your instructor’s coaching, and practice until you understand what you’re learning. There are no silly questions."
Ged
| Car type: | Citroen DS3 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"In normal driving, always keep over to the left."
Graham
| Car type: | Peugeot 207 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"When performing a low-speed manoeuvre, be like an OWL and Observe Without Limits!"
James
| Car type: | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Many of the rules in the Highway Code are legal requirements. Being familiar with the legal requirements of any road situation will help you avoid serious faults."
Janine
| Car type: | VW Polo |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Don't forget the theory test! Get your friends or family to start testing your knowledge."
Janis
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"Before you can get in the driver's seat, you need a provisional driving licence. You can't use this until you're 17, but you can apply for it up to three months before your 17th birthday."
Jeremy
| Car type: | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Try and talk things through in your head so that it becomes second nature."
Kam
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"If you don't understand something, don't be afraid to tell your instructor and ask as many questions as you need to."
Kaniz
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Eat before your test! A common human element of panic is to not eat. By not eating you just magnify your stress levels and push the panic levels through the roof. You may feel calm, but those around you can smell it a mile off!"
Kevin
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Get the most out of every single minute with your instructor and ask them all those niggling little questions. Guaranteed you will not be the first person to have asked."
Linda
| Car type: | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Ensure your seat and head restraint are properly adjusted before you start your lesson."
Malcolm
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Learn to drive in different conditions.You can’t be 100% certain that road conditions will be dry when it comes to your test."
Manual
| Car type: | Volkswagen Golf |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Don't rush anything. Take everything one step at a time so that you can be confident going into your test. We make mistakes when we rush."
Mark
| Car type: | Peugeot 208 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Don’t plan on driving just for the test, plan on driving for life!"
Michelle
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"Be positive: focus on passing your test rather than worrying about failing it."
Mike
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Learning takes time and practice, the more you do the better it gets"
Nahida
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Everyone makes mistakes; the key is not to dwell on them. Always concentrate on what’s ahead of you, not what’s already happened"
Naseem
| Car type: | Mercedes A Class |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Take as many opportunities as possible to look, see and act on what's happening ahead and around you."
Noel
| Car type: | Renault Clio |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Remember the fundamental driving rule: Mirror - Signal - Manoeuvre (Position, Speed and Look!)"
Norman
| Car type: | Peugeot 308 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"You’re Going To Get Tailgated A Lot, Just Ignore It!"
Phil
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"Less Space = Less Speed. This is particularly important when travelling through highly congested areas."
Phil Y
| Car type: | Toyota Yaris |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"Look, Assess, Decide, Act. LADA."
Rahimi
| Car type: | Nissan Note |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
Top learner tip:
"Not only is it illegal to use your phone whilst driving, just the sound of it going off can be distracting. If you keep your phone on silent whilst you’re driving it could stop you from even thinking about it."
Sean
| Car type: | Seat Ibiza |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"My tip is suitable for every driving situation. Look, Assess, Decide, Act - LADA."
Shamsher
| Car type: | Peugeot 308 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"The best thing to focus on is learning to drive, safely. It isn't just about passing the test. Building confidence and learning at your own pace is the key to success."
Shibu
| Car type: | Toyota Aygo |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Learn your routines, as you are likely to hear lots of terms while you are learning to drive. No one can pick it all up at once so take it at your own pace. Don't plan just to pass your test, plan to drive well for life!"
Steve
| Car type: | BMW 1 Series |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Always give yourself plenty of time time to make decisions when approaching junctions and hazards. Space ahead of you is key. Remember, only a fool breaks the two second rule, and if it's wet on the floor increase it to four."
Stuart
| Car type: | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Get enough sleep the night before your driving test and make sure you eat breakfast. Don’t plan anything else for the day - you don’t want to worry about something else you have to get done!"
Sue
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Remember that gears relate to speed!"
Susi
| Car type: | Ford Fiesta |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"If the examiner asks you to do something and you don't understand what they mean, don't be afraid to ask!"
Terry
| Car type: | Citroen DS3 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"For most learner drivers, the hardest lesson they have to learn, is to control their nerves. I always say to my pupils, "Once you have learnt to control your nerves, you can then control the car." It makes learning to drive an enjoyable experience; and happy one."
Warren
| Car type: | Peugeot 208 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"It’s easier to control the pedals wearing comfortable shoes. Heavy boots can make it hard to perfect driving techniques and heels will get scuffed and give you less control. Choose thin, narrow shoes to give you the necessary ‘feel’ on the pedals."
Wayne
| Car type: | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"Your instructor will most likely suggest this, but if they don’t, ask to use one of your lessons leading up to your test to do a mock/practice driving test. This will get you used to the idea of taking a test and ready you for what to expect on the actual day."
William
| Car type: | Peugeot 208 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
Top learner tip:
"When stopping behind another vehicle at lights or a junction, make sure you can see their wheels. Say ‘tyres on tarmac’ to help you remember."
All of our lessons are taught on a 1:1 basis, to ensure that you are always at the forefront of your instructor’s attention. Our instructors will always provide honest and constructive feedback, so that any driving issues you may have can be corrected accordingly. At PassMeFast our aim is to turn learners into drivers - our instructors make this happen! With their help and advice, PassMeFast will have you on the road quickly, without compromising teaching quality.