Swan & Soto Show

Woohoo, we are back! Soto and I are looking forward to getting stuck into the podcast show and interviewing lots of people over the next few months. We are back with more news, gossip, and just daftness! It has been a long hard year for all driving instructors and of course, not forgetting all learner drivers!  Covid is starting to be a thing of the past... we hope! We are all back at work, consoling students who can't get a test date, and celebrating with the students who have been waiting months and months. With the launch of the new podcast show - we thought we would follow suit and see if we can book a driving lesson within the next two months! As reported by the BBC - one student couldn't get a booking before November this year, and that was after trying to call 50 driving instructors with no luck!  See how we get on during the show trying to book a lesson in 2 months!  We do our first Tik Tok live - be patient with us, it was our first one. With the recent updates from the DVSA we address the impending actions of the DVSA and discuss their actions - are they doing enough?  How can you get a test date? Check-in with us to see how you can get a test date? Do the apps really work? Let's find out.  We hope you enjoy the show - until next time!    Take care! 

Welcome to this week's podcast show! In this week's show, we discuss your learner driver questions and delve into driving without a licence, passing your test and failing within 5 minutes of each other.    In this podcast show: Can I have a black box at the age of 26? Have a listen and see if we can help answer your questions, is the black box available for over 25's and should it be?   Should I use P Plates once I pass my driving test? Listen to our debate for the pros and cons of P Plates - get the lowdown and wait for our real-life experiment! Do new drivers really get bullied when using P plates?    Can I take a pet with me on the test? We will let you listen to the show to make your own conclusions!  Can I drive without passing my driving test?  One pupil this week introduced Becky to the world of the Aixam car. Get the lowdown on how to drive without passing your driving test!  We hope you enjoy the show - until next time!     

Welcome to another edition of the Swan & Soto Show - your favourite learner driver podcast show. Every week we discuss new and exciting topics to help you pass your driving test.  In this episode, we answer your burning questions on whether you are allowed to cross your hands on your driving test if you are allowed to let people out of junctions and what happens if you get a flat tyre on your driving test.  There are a lot of myths around crossing arms and we discuss the real truths behind these myths. Listen to our show to understand why crossing your arms isn't a fail on a driving test but why we still discourage it.  We also discuss why being kind behind the wheel may help you fail your driving test! Why flashing others is frowned upon and what to do if someone else is being kind and lets you go!  Do you fail your driving test if your tyre blows when out on a drive? Listen to this episode to discover what happens and why it may be important to have some taxi money with you - just in case...or at least your bus fare home! W also delve into the 'school of mum and dad' and how to assess which parent would be best to teach you with lots of tips and tricks to make the most out of private practice. The DVSA state a learner should have approximately 20 hours of private practice and with the current pandemic, we give you our best tips to help you with your training.  Enjoy our podcast show - coming up in future episodes we discuss how you can drive a car on your own without a driving licence and discuss everything about intensive driving courses. Be sure to tune into our future shows and remember you can find us on Tik Tok where you will find even more tips to help you pass your driving test.    

In this episode, we answer some of your questions to help you pass your driving test on the first go. In this episode, you will have stories and answers to some of the most common questions asked by learner drivers. These are: Will I be using the examiner's car fo my driving test? Can I learn to drive in flip flops? Can I fail my test for the show me tell me questions? Listen to Swan and Soto discuss their experiences, share their stories and give answers to some of your questions. Learning to drive is a very hard thing to do. Getting ahead with your training is paramount for your success when it comes to being able to pass your driving test. Our 'pass your driving test' podcast series will help you prepare for the big day and help answers some of your burning questions.  Also in this episode. What to expect with the new coronavirus changes to the driving test, and why steamed glasses is NOT a reason not to wear a face mask.  Why nailing the observations on your reverse park is a super important and how to know when not to be perfect on your exam.  During this episode, we also give information on our new tik tok adventure so get ahead and online and follow us! We hope you enjoy this podcast show.   

Have you ever been given a parking ticket?  Well - you should tune in to the Swan and Soto show and find out how you can get out of your parking ticket and never have to pay full price again! Tune in and listen to Swan & Soto interview Peter from parking fines.org for the inside scoop of what it takes to get out of your parking ticket!    Please support us by liking our facebook page, leaving a review on Itunes and emailing us at Swan&sotoshow&gmail.com If you would like your parking fines dealt with, go visit Peter at: http://parkingfines.org.uk   Tune into next week show where we chat all about manual and autos!   x

Welcome to the 10th podcast show! To celebrate - we are sharing with you some of our highlights over the past 9 weeks!  Thank you to everyone who has contributed, been interviewed, shared their opinions and of course - reviewed us with 5 stars on iTunes, we hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the 9th instalment of the Swan & Soto show! In this episode we discuss Dave and how we confessed to his prank - find out if he knew it was us or not!  We also discuss the top 10 reasons why learner drivers fail there driving test! With stories and of course a dose of Swan & Soto! 

We are joined by our first guest "joe" who has come to prank a driving instructor with his Papa! (SOTO). According to Joe, (Chris) he needs some training with cows and how to avoid them on the road - AKA he hit one recently! He has only passed his test 3 months ago!  A funny show with a Soto and Swannie quiz! Who comes out on top - and an interview with Chris about life on the road since passing his driving test!  Grab a coffee and come join us for some giggles and laughs on our 9th episode! 

In today's show we discuss whether older drivers should be allowed to continue driving past a certain age, and what can be done to help identify older drivers on the roads post-Prince Phillip's accident.  We also discuss Soto's blooming flowers and see whether can continue with not saying the B**** word!  Join us every week and share in the shenanigans on road safety and what actually happens at the driving test centre. 

Welcome to the 6th show our 'valentines special' are you feeling the love this Valentine? Are you needing a few giggles during your week? How about a dose of the Swan and Soto show!    During this episode, we shall be catching up with some couples on the Mr Experienced driver - Versus, Mrs New Driver quiz, and share some highlights of our parrot on a driving lesson prank!    What gifts have you given to your driving instructor? And, what have you received from your pupils? Funny moments shared at the driving test centre and stories from instructors.    Would you enjoy being a part of our show - or do you know anyone who needs to be pranked? Let us know for our future podcast shows!

Have you ever wondered what driving instructors chat about at the test centre? Or have you wondered what happens when you are on your driving test? During this podcast, Swan & Soto discuss the shenanigans of learner drivers on their driving test - driving test centre pass rates across the UK - and debate whether you should be able to drive barefoot!  Also, during this episode - we have pranked a driving instructor! Are you really allowed to take a parrot with you on a driving test? Find out what our nervous Nichos has to say!!  Please follow us on social media and remember we want your funny comments - please leave your last text message as your review! Of course, 5 stars will only do!  Follow us in future podcasts as we set-up our very own "Spot the learner on the motorway!" Club, and listen out for us letting Sulay in on his prank call with Nichos....next week love is in the air...

Hi and welcome to this week's podcast show - by Swan & Soto! During this show, we chat about buying a new car! Should you do an HPI check, and do they always come back right? What happens if they don't? Will you get left in the dark?  Find out what happened to a pupil when he brought his new car!  Also, SPOT the LEARNER on the motorway! Have you ever seen a learner on the motorway? If you have, we want to hear your stories!  Remember to leave a review and 5 stars and copy and paste the last text message from your driving instructor or your pupil! Look forward to next week - as we prank a driving instructor with a parrot!  

Hi and welcome to this week's podcast show. The Swan & Soto show. This week we are discussing The New Driver's Act!  What happens if you don't pay your car insurance? Listen to one pupil's journey after she did just that!  Why a clean sheet is a big deal to driving instructors, and what it means!  In next week's show, we are chatting about HPI checks - and ceased cars! Keep tuned!    Remember to leave 5-star review - and copy and paste your last message from your driving instructor or pupil as your review.

Hi and welcome to the Swan & Soto Show - Driving Test Centre Gossip!  During this episode we will discuss our Xmas, driving cancellations, learning to drive in the snow.  We will also be discussing should cyclists have training to use the roads? Should they have cyclist insurance and we will also discuss the government's plans to introduce cyclist awareness courses for drivers!   Join us on this podcast, and please leave a review! Follow us on social media, and don't forget to subscribe! Hope you enjoy! 

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! We want to put the fun and humour back into the driving test centre by bringing you gossip, news, funny and fresh content weekly!  What really happens we you lot (pupils) are out on your driving test?  Should you wear dangling earrings like Pat Butcher???? Or a cap-like Soto! What are your views? Who knows!? Feel free to rate our podcast on Itunes!