https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk CCS Driving School latest driving news https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/rebrandingadrivingschool-720x380.jpg https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/it's -a-pass-for-portia <h3> It's a Pass for Portia! <div> <span> You did it! Congratulations! Enjoy driving everywhere! </span> </div> <div> <span> Check out our <a href="/success-stories"> success stories </a> </span> </div> </h3> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Portia+Car.webp"/> </div> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:00:26 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/it's -a-pass-for-portia thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/megan-s-first-time-pass <h3> Megan's First Time Pass! <div> <span> Well Done Megan! You passed your driving test first time! Enjoy your four wheels! </span> </div> <div> <span> Check out our <a href="/success-stories"> success stories. </a> </span> </div> </h3> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/OIP-Car.png" alt="Red cartoon car"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <br/> </div> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:53:11 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/megan-s-first-time-pass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/ryan-from-polegate-passed-his-driving-test-first-time-with-ccs-driving-school <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Ryan from Polegate passed his driving test first time! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Ryan2crop-ezgif.com-optijpeg.png" alt="Ryan from Polegate East Sussex "/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Many Congratulations Ryan on passing your driving test first time! </strong> </p> <p> <a href="/success-stories"> Follow this link to read more </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:12:24 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/ryan-from-polegate-passed-his-driving-test-first-time-with-ccs-driving-school thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/rosies-first-time-pass <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> A First Time Pass with CCS! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Rosie-IMG_2826-fc9b2ea2-c1e85838-46d22763.JPEG" alt="First time pass with CCS Driving "/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Many Congratulations Rosie on passing your driving test first time! <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <a href="/success-stories"> Read more </a> </p> </div> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:15:11 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/rosies-first-time-pass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/local-driving-school <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Congratulations Charlie on passing your driving test! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Charlie-image--281-29-84b626b3.jpg" alt="Female Driving Instructor Polegate "/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> Maria is the best driving instructor I could ever have hoped for!...….  <a href="/success-stories"> you can read more about Charlie comments posted on CCS Driving School Success Stories   </a> </div> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:45:49 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/local-driving-school thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/top-10-driving-test-failures-and-how-to-avoid-them <h1> Explaining more about the top 10 driving test faults </h1> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/ccs+driving.jpg" alt="Top 10 driving test failures"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Earlier in the year the DVSA  published an updated list of the reasons why learner drivers fail their driving test in Great Britain. The DVSA has </span> <span>  published a blog post from Amanda Lane and Graham O’Brien from the DVSA driver policy team  </span> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <a href="https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/13/explaining-more-about-the-top-10-driving-test-faults-our-webinar-recap/" target="_blank"> You can read the blog post on DVSA Despatch and also watch a recording of the webinar. </a> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:08:42 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/top-10-driving-test-failures-and-how-to-avoid-them thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-your-driving-test-with-ccs <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> No more L plates.... you deserved it! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <a href="/success-stories"> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Holly+1.jpg" alt="Pass your driving test with CCS Driving School "/> </a> </div> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:19:31 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-your-driving-test-with-ccs thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/an-excellent-pass-with-ccs <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Well Done Sophie! An excellent pass with only one driving fault! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/sophie+censored.jpg" alt="Barons Way Polegate"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I used CCS Driving School because it was local, had the best prices compared to other instructors and driving companies and it was really well reviewed online and on your website. It felt fantastic to finally pass, after learning for over a year and then not getting through my first test it was such a relief to pass it on the second try. Maria made me feel really confident and ready to take it and I felt really well prepared and not nervous about it. Maria was really really supportive and lovely all the way from when I started to when I passed. She was kind and patient and explained how the car worked and driving rules really well and easily. I never felt like I was confused about how I was driving or how to do any manoeuvres because of how well she explained them. She even made sure we had dedicated lessons to anything I was struggling on or wanted to practice. I would 100% recommend her, she's such a laugh and really friendly. I couldn't have had a better teacher! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:50:34 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/an-excellent-pass-with-ccs thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-your-test-first-time-with-ccs <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> A First Time Pass With CCS Driving School! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Luke+image+%281%29.jpg" alt=" Pass Your Test First Time With CCS!"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Congratulations Luke from Hampden Park on passing your driving test first time! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> I was looking for a driving instructor and was recommended by two people to use CCS; one had Chris and one had Maria. So, glad I went with them :) When I passed my driving test, I have to admit I felt a bit overwhelmed in a good way! You tend to have all sorts of thoughts running through your head prior to the test but it feels so good to finally have my full license. Chris is a super guy and a great instructor. We got on well from the first lesson which made it more comfortable. Chris is very good at guiding you through the Do's and Dont's and really helps you perfect your driving. I appreciate all the help and thank you for getting me to the end! </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:25:58 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-your-test-first-time-with-ccs thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/first-time-pass <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> <span> Congratulations to Gemma from Hailsham, for passing your driving test first time!  </span> </span> </h1> </div> <div> <a href="/success-stories"> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Gemma-image--282-29-6e77a515.jpg" alt="First time driving test pass"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> As soon as I turned 17, I was researching different driving schools and came across CCS. After I had read through their website and seen the reviews about them, I knew I wanted to learn with them. After passing my test i felt so happy that all the hard work and effort I had put into my lessons with Maria had paid off. Maria is a friendly and patient instructor, and she tailors each lesson to fit any weaknesses I have. I really recommend and can’t thank her enough for all her help. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:49:14 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/first-time-pass High first time pass rate thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/perfect-pass It's not everyday you take a driving test.... It's not everyday that you get a first time pass on your driving test.... It's not everyday that you get zero driving faults on your driving test..... <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> You can't get better than the perfect driving test pass! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <a href="/success-stories"> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Len-Hailsham-.jpg" alt="Len from Hailsham "/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> It's not everyday you take a driving test.... <div> It's not everyday that you get a first time pass on your driving test.... </div> <div> It's not everyday that you get zero driving faults on your driving test..... </div> <div> Congratulations Len !!!!!!! </div> </div> Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:22:33 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/perfect-pass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/changes-to-the-highway-code-for-driving-tests <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Know How the Highway Code Changes Will Affect Your Driving Test </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/s300_the-highway-code.png" alt="Changes To The Highway Code"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> Know how to take into account this Highway Code change:  <div> <span> 'At a junction you should give way to people crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from you are turning'.  </span> <br/> </div> <div> <span> Read the full guidance here: <a href="https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/2022/01/26/changes-to-the-highway-code/" target="_blank"> How the changes to the Highway Code affect driving tests. </a> </span> </div> <div> <span> <br/> </span> </div> <div> <span> <br/> </span> </div> </div> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:16 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/changes-to-the-highway-code-for-driving-tests thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/highway-code-changes <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022 </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/cyclist-bus.jpg" alt="Highway Code Changes"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> There have been some changes made to the Highway Code and these will come into effect on 29th January 2022.  <div> The 8 changes include:  </div> <div> 1) Being aware of the responsibilities of road users and those most at risk </div> <div> 2) How drivers must respond to people crossing the road at junctions  </div> <div> 3) Being aware of the responsibilities of people walking, cycling and riding horses in shared spaces  </div> <div> 4) How cyclists should position themselves in the road when cycling  </div> <div> 5) Safe overtaking when driving or cycling  </div> <div> 6) How cyclists must respond at junctions  </div> <div> 7) Responding to cyclists, horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles on a roundabout  </div> <div> 8) Safe practices for charging electric vehicles, parking and leaving vehicles. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Please use this link for full details: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022?utm_source=dvsa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dvsa-direct" target="_blank"> 8 Highway Code Changes </a> </div> </div> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:42:14 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/highway-code-changes thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/driving-test-pass <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Mackenzie from Hailsham passed her driving test first time </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Mac+image+%282%29.jpg" alt="Driving School East Sussex "/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> Mackenzie you passed your driving test first time! Very Well Done especially because of all the delays that have happened over the last year. You should be very proud of yourself! &#55357;&#56835;&#55358;&#56617; </div> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:02:20 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/driving-test-pass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/female-driving-instructor-hailsham <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Emily passed her driving test with only 3 driving faults! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/image+%282%29.jpg" alt="Female Driving Instructor Hailsham"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> A hazy and cloudy start to the day turned into a sunny and blue sky when you passed with only 3 driving faults! What a great drive you had! Well done Emily! &#55357;&#56835; </div> Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:31:51 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/female-driving-instructor-hailsham thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/another-first-time-pass-for-ccs-driving-school <h3> Joel passes first time with CCS Driving School! </h3> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Joel+IMG_2282.JPEG" alt="Dunnock Lane, Hailsham"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Congratulations Joel from Hailsham on passing your driving test first time! </b> <div> I found CCS online and I decided to go with them and I was really happy with the way Maria taught. It was great to pass my test after two cancellations because of Covid. Maria was patient and very clear with goals for each lesson. Would highly recommend! </div> </div> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:55:18 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/another-first-time-pass-for-ccs-driving-school thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-first-time-with-ccs-driving-school <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Ellie from Hailsham passed her driving test first time! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/ellie+download-e55251e6.png" alt="Pass First Time With CCS Driving School"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <span> <b> Congratulations Ellie from Hailsham on passing your driving test first time! </b> </span> <div> <span> CCS Driving School had lots of good recommendations and seemed good value for money.  </span> <br/> </div> <div> <span> I was ecstatic when I passed and it was a great relief to do it finally!! Chris calmed my nerves and was really clear and easy to understand. </span> <br/> </div> </div> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:16:02 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-first-time-with-ccs-driving-school thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/georgia-from-hailsham-passed-her-driving-test-first-time <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Well done Georgia on passing first time today! You deserve it! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Georgia+new+image.jpg" alt="Learn to drive "/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Well done Georgia on passing first time today! You deserve it! You are our first (but not last!) driving test pass since the last lockdown ended. Nothing's changed though, I still had to stand outside in the rain at Eastbourne test centre!! &#55357;&#56835; </span> </p> </div> Sat, 22 May 2021 15:40:15 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/georgia-from-hailsham-passed-her-driving-test-first-time Driving test pass thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/keep-your-mind-in-gear <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Mindfulness for road safety </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/mindfulness-2.jpg" alt="mindfulness"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Around 40% of road traffic collisions involve “failure to look properly” due to distractions.  </span> <br/> <span> Distractions aren’t just physical but can be due to our emotions or what we are thinking about.  </span> <br/> </div> <div> <span> This short video below by local filmmaker in Brighton, Sarah West shows how distractions can  </span> <span> cause dangerous driving and how simple mindfulness techniques can help keep you safe on the roads. </span> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Before you drive  </span> </p> <p> <span> Take a few moments before you drive to use our simple mindfulness techniques. </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Stop – take control </span> </li> <li> <span> Breathe in, breathe out – when you breathe out sigh a little </span> </li> <li> <span> Do it again </span> </li> <li> <span> Taking a few moments before you set off on the road can make all the difference to your ability to focus on the road environment. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> Further advice about Mindfulness using this link to the </span> <span>   </span> <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/MindInGear" target="_blank"> Brighton Hove Website </a> <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/MindInGear" target="_blank">   </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 13 May 2021 14:31:26 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/keep-your-mind-in-gear thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/kate-from-hailsham-passed-her-driving-test-first-time <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Local Driving School Hailsham </span> </h1> </div> <div> <a href="/success-stories"> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Kate+IMG_1961.jpeg" alt="Hailsham East Sussex"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Congratulations to Kate from Hailsham on passing your driving test first time! </span> </div> <div> <span> Well done Kate! What an achievement, you did really well and had an excellent drive. Hope to see you around on the local roads. </span> <br/> </div> </div> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:41:20 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/kate-from-hailsham-passed-her-driving-test-first-time thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/congratulations-jack-from-pevensey-on-passing-your-driving-test-first-time <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Driving Lessons Polegate  </span> </h1> </div> <div> <a href="/success-stories"> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Jack+IMG_2098.jpeg" alt="Eastbourne East Sussex"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> On a wet, windy, dark, late afternoon at Eastbourne Test centre Jack only went and passed his test first time! Well done especially as your driving lessons and test dates have been very disrupted by COVID19. You should be very proud of yourself. </span> </div> </div> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:37:29 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/congratulations-jack-from-pevensey-on-passing-your-driving-test-first-time thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/driving-school-hailsham <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Local Driving School Hailsham </span> </h1> </div> <div> <a href="/success-stories" target="_blank"> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Dylan+IMG_2086.jpeg" alt="Hailsham East Sussex"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <b> Congratulations to Dylan from Hailsham on passing your driving test first time! </b> </div> <div> <span> I was first recommended CCS Driving from a friend. I saw that you had a high pass rate so I thought I would give you a try. When I passed my test it was a huge weight off my shoulders as I felt a lot of pressure to pass it. I thought Chris was very friendly and helpful throughout the learning process and would definitely recommend CCS Driving to others.  </span> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:30:43 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/driving-school-hailsham thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/female-driving-instructor <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Very Well Done Porscha on passing your driving test! </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Porscha+IMG_1921.jpeg" alt="Broderick Road Eastbourne" title="CCS Driving School"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Very Well Done Porscha on passing your driving test today! &#55357;&#56835; ☂️Looks like your wish to drive to your guitar lesson tomorrow has come true!! So, that should make for some Happy Tunes tomorrow&#55356;&#57272;&#55356;&#57276;&#55356;&#57255; </span> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:05:42 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/female-driving-instructor thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/local-driving-school-polegate <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Local driving School Polegate </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Sophie+ezgif.com-crop.jpg" alt="Local Driving School Polegate"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Well done Sophie on passing your driving test today first time, with only two minors! &#55357;&#56835; You had an excellent drive around the Eastbourne coast whilst I waited for you at the windy test centre&#55358;&#56617; </span> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:48:09 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/local-driving-school-polegate High first time pass rate thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/local-driving-instructor <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Local driving school Polegate  </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/Ben+ezgif.com-gif-maker+%282%29.jpg" alt="Local Driving Instructor"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Superb driving instructor My son Ben passed 1st time with Chris who always provided excellent tuition. Would highly recommend and will certainly use again for my daughter. </span> </div> </div> Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:17:48 GMT https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/local-driving-instructor Pass your driving test first time thumbnail main image https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-your-driving-test-first-time <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Pass your driving test first time  </span> </h1> </div> <div> <img src="https://cdn.website-editor.net/s/89500159b883475dbb81b0870ce0c531/dms3rep/multi/IMG_1925-d396a407.JPEG" alt="Polegate East Sussex"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> Good news today! Two CCS Driving School cars went out at the same time today!&#55357;&#56836; both returned at the same time!&#55357;&#56832; both passed first time!&#55357;&#56835; Well done Euan &amp; Alan </span> </div> </div> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:04:43 GMT 183:716398351 (Christopher Sparkes) https://www.ccsdrivingschool.co.uk/pass-your-driving-test-first-time Driving test pass thumbnail main image