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Episode #1 – The Learner Driver Podcast Show

admin September 26, 2019

Welcome the first instalment of the Swan & Soto Show! We are two instructors based in the Midlands and have come together to create a podcast for learner drivers and driving instructors! Why have we started a podcast show? This is easy to understand! There isn’t one – and we really want to help you navigate life on the road when it comes to passing your driving test. Personally, we want to share our stories to help you learn as stories are the best! We all have our own learning to drive journey – and we want to share our […]

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Are Intensive Driving Courses Doable In The Pandemic?

admin June 20, 2021

Yes. In short. The answer is yes. Intensive driving courses are doable in the current climate. The ONLY major issue is when you WANT to do an intensive driving course! As the owner of an intensive driving course business, it is very important to be able to plan your course ahead of time. At the moment, most courses going ahead are pre-lockdown bookings. Pupils who planned their courses last year and have been forced to wait until now. It is really important to be able to plan ahead to secure your training and ensure that you have passed your […]

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Driving Lessons Open For Business

admin April 27, 2021

Wow, What a few weeks it has been. Three months of work and back with a bang! Everyone is super busy with training, and of course, going about their teaching lives. There are no test dates at all! What are you up to DVSA? Lack of driving test appointments The driving test appointment saga continues. If you were lucky to have had a driving test appointment prior to lockdown 3.0 you are one of the lucky ones to pass your driving test this summer! If you didn’t have a driving test appointment, the chances of you passing your test this […]

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DVSA Announcement – Private Practice Is Allowed In Lockdown 3.0 After All!

admin January 12, 2021

I thought I would hop on here, and update you on the new announcement made by the DVSA. Only last week they stated that you wouldn’t be allowed to do private practice with loved ones, even if it’s on an essential journey. It appears there has been a u-turn! So Why Has The DVSA Changed Their Minds? Well – this is anyone’s guess. This is possibly due to the fact that as learners aren’t allowed to have driving lessons, if they take away private practice also, this would inhibit their driving. Which in-turn doesn’t do anything for the long-term driving […]

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Ep # 10 – Driving Instructor Pranks By Learner Drivers

admin January 12, 2021

Welcome to this week’s show. This week we showcase the highlights of our first ten shows – let us know what you think? What was your favourite show! As ever – silly chit chat, this week we discuss what a storm is! We also discuss WhatsApp groups (that I never knew about). Soto is drinking his pina colada whilst doing this show – and he now just needs the sunshine. We have covered lots of fun and interesting topics: How to pass an exam Common learner questions Whether cyclists should have road insurance on the road The New Drivers Act […]

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Ep 9 – What Are The Top 10 Reasons A Learner Fails A Driving Test?

admin January 7, 2021

Hi and welcome to another learner driver podcast show by Swan & Soto! So in today’s episode, we reveal to Dave that he was set up and he revealed when he realised it was a prank! I explain (Swan) how I revealed to Dave that he was set up. As I arrived for a test at Banbury driving test centre and was confronted by Dave – I had to call Soto (as he wasn’t there) and he said: “Just tell him!” I did! Dave confessed he clicked he explained his journey of discovery! A must listen. Top 10 Reasons To […]

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When is the driver trainer industry going to be back?

admin January 6, 2021

So, it has emerged today that the end of March may be a realistic time frame to when the current national lockdown may starts to be eased as reported here by The Independent. However, restrictions may still be in place for a while, as the government will ease the restrictions as opposed to just opening up the economy as reported by Ske News. You can read the article here. What will happen to the driver trainer industry? This of course is subject to opinion and speculation at the moment. But, if we go by last year’s response – the sector […]

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All about me (Swan)….

admin January 5, 2021

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I guess I Had Better Do A Blog Post….

admin January 5, 2021

My name is Sotiris N Charalambous. Was born in Islington London not so long ago, (?), mother English and father Cypriot. I’ve been a driving instructor for 6-7 years now and to tell you the truth, it’s the best job in the world! I’ve lost count on how many have passed their test, but the first one was very special and I’m still in contact with that pupil. Only last week we had a chat and he will show me his driving skills. This is what he text me. ◦ Hey Soto, not bad thanks, still have my […]

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2021 – Another National Lockdown!

admin January 4, 2021

OH wow – 4 days into the new year, and we already have another lockdown! And, guess what that means NO more driving lessons, no more theory tests and no more driving tests! Now, the big question on everyone’s lips is: will the DSVA be offering keyworker tests as they did back in the first lockdown? No More Driving Lessons So, there we have it, folks! Boris has addressed the nation and the driving industry has once again come to another halt. No more driving lessons, no more tests of any kind. But will they resume keyworker tests as they […]

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Ep # 8 – How Do You Avoid Cows When Driving? Instructor Prank Call

admin January 3, 2021

Hi and welcome to another show with Swan & Soto! On today’s show, Chris joins us as we plan to have a fun-filled show with pranks and jokes – you know, our daft way of having a giggle! Come on learning to drive should be fun! Chris shares his learning to drive journey with all the gaps, how many hours he had and of course why he stopped learning to drive. Not being able to pass his theory test – Chris decided to start his lessons and finish the job with an intensive driving course with Rebecca Swan. In today’s […]