Pass Plus

 
     
Overview:    

Pass Plus is a training scheme designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for drivers that have recently pass their practical test. Its aim is to make you a safer and more experienced driver with the added bonus of cheaper motor insurance discounts.

Pass Plus will benefit you by:

  • Helping you become a more skilful driver.

  • Teaching you how to develop a positive driving style which is both enjoyable and safe.

  • Enabling you to gain quality driving experience safely.

  • Reducing your risk of being involved in a road crash.

  • Saving you money on your car insurance premiums.

A survey conducted by the ORC international for DSA showed that:

  •  93% felt more confident on the road.

  • 89% considered that their driving skills have improved as a part of taking the Pass Plus course.

Details:    

Pass Plus consists of a minimum of six hours training. There is no test at the end, instead you will be assessed throughout completing all six modules.

Module 1 - Town Driving

You will concentrate on town and city centre driving with emphasis on observation, judgement and awareness, keeping space around your car and being cautious - but not too cautious.

Module 2 - All Weather Driving

The aim of this module is to cover all aspects of driving in different weather conditions, including speed and stopping distances in:

  • Bright Sunshine

  • Rain

  • Mist & Fog

  • Sleet, Snow and Ice

You will be covering skidding, the causes of, prevention of and correction of.

Module 3 - Out of Town Driving and Rural Roads

This session will cover rural hazards (bends, hills, uneven roads, dead ground), Overtaking and Progress, observation skills (middle and far distance). The main differences from Town and City driving.

Module 4 - Night Driving

This session coves all aspects of driving in the dark, including; vehicle lighting and use, speed and stopping distances, visibility - seeing, reacting safely and parking.   

Module 5 - Dual Carriageways

Dual carriageways are high speed multi-lane roads where the two carriageways are separated by a central reservation. This session covers joining / turning and leaving dual carriageways, overtaking, forward planning and observation. 

Module 6 - Motorways

Motorways are unlike any other road. They have a number of lanes, higher number of vehicles and speeds. There are also different rules and signs that only relate to motorways. This session covers joining / leaving, forward planning, observations, overtaking, breakdowns and safety procedure.
 
Summary:    
The Pass Plus course is mainly aimed at new drives, there is no age limit. Minimum of six hours to be completed. All Pass Plus training must be taken after passing your test. Once completed the Pass Plus certificate will be issued by the DSA.

For participating insurance companies, call (0115) 901 2633 or visit www.passplus.org.uk 

Enjoy the course.