PASS PLUS COURSE

Well Done. You've passed your test ...What next!

"Pass-Plus" is a short course taken after you have passed your driving test. It's much more than just a few extra lessons. This specially designed course by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) consists of six practical modules which cover driving in town, in all weathers, on rural roads, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways. This extra tuitional experience may significantly reduce the risk of you becoming involved in an accident.

There is no test at the end of it – your driving will be continually assessed whilst under my own supervision and you must successfully complete all the modules in the course to an "achieved" or "exceeded" standard.

The main aim of the Pass-Plus course is to promote positive driving, and to get you well beyond the ‘driving like a learner’ stereotype.

Throughout the Pass-Plus course, your abilities will improve in two main areas:

Your attitude

• taking responsibility for your own actions
• demonstrating care and consideration for other road users

Your skills

• observation
• assessing what you have seen
• making clear decisions
• taking the correct action

Ultimately you will be assessed as competent to drive in any road conditions, day or night, wet or dry, fast or slow, whilst maintaining full control over your car, and showing consideration to, and awareness of, other road users.

One of the key aims of the Pass-Plus course is to help you gain varied driving skills as early as possible in your motoring experience, thus minimizing the potential hazards that can arise from driving a car. The best way to do this is through professional instruction.

The entire length of the Pass-Plus course must not be shorter than six hours, although some modules within it will be longer than others. Parts of the course may need to be covered in theory if a practical situation is not possible. e.g. you can’t drive in the rain on a nice sunny day. That can’t be planned, even by the best of driving instructors.!!

When you successfully complete PASS PLUS you will usually qualify for a discount on your motor insurance policy offered by insurance companies taking part in the scheme.

Cost £20.00 Per Hour (minimum of 6 hours)

Pass Plus Q & A

How do you claim the insurance discount?
Once you complete the Pass-Plus course, you will be given a form. This form details what instruction you have received and that you have performed to a suitably high standard. You then send this form to the Driving Standards Agency who will send you a Pass Plus certificate. The Pass-Plus certificate can then be presented to your insurance company in exchange for a discount.

How much discount?
The amount of discount will vary from company to company, but many companies are now allowing a one year no-claim bonus with your first year insurance. This could be as much as 20%. Shop around for the best deal before you sign.

• Town Driving
• All Weather Driving
• Out of Town Driving and Rural Roads
• Night Driving
• Dual-Carriageway
• Driving Motorway Driving

Is there a time limit for completion of the Pass-Plus course?
Yes. You must complete the Pass-Plus course and apply for the certificate within 12 months of passing your driving test. My advice is to take the Pass-Plus course within the first month of gaining your full licence - so let's get the ball rolling with Learn to Pass!

Where can I get more information on Pass-Plus?
Phone the Pass Plus telephone hotline on 0115 901 2633 or check out the official Pass-Plus web site - www.passplus.org.uk