The Pass Plus scheme

Even after you've passed your test and been awarded your license, you can take extra Pass Plus lessons to improve your driving.

Once you have passed your test you are safe to drive on the roads unaccompanied. But you must remember that you are an inexperienced driver.

Statistics show that new drivers are around 10 times more likely to be involved in an accident and regrettably, two drivers under the age of 25 die every day in crashes in the UK
Roughly 20% of new drivers will be involved in an accident during their first year behind the wheel - that's why insurance premiums are so high

So what is Pass Plus?

Pass Plus is an extra course for new drivers, a scheme designed by the Driving Standards Agency, with the help of the motor insurance and driving instruction industries. with key skills and rewarding motorists for their efforts. The scheme helps new drivers gain valuable experience to help develop existing skills, learn new skills and techniques, improve anticipation and awareness, learn how to reduce the risk of accidents and maintain a courteous and considerate attitude on the road.

What are the benefits?

Pass Plus is a training scheme for newly qualified drivers. Your pass plus course will consist of 6 practical modules designed to help you:
Gain valuable driving experience safely
Reduce your risk of being in a road crash
Discounts on car insurance premiums
- Safe, valuable driving experience
- The chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge
- A reduced risk of being in a road accident
- Higher road confidence

How much does it cost?
Six hours is the minimum amount of time you'll have to put into the course.

How much money can I save on my insurance?

Completing Pass Plus will save you money on car insurance, as insurance companies will take your extra skills and driving knowledge into account. The savings will also depend on other factors such as your age, vehicle type and model.

The money saved will be different for everyone, but Pass Plus can potentially cut hundreds of pounds off your insurance bills.

Not every insurer offers discounts for Pass Plus drivers. Here's a list of some of those who do:

- AA Insurance
- Adrian Flux Insurance Services
- BSM Insurance Services
- Churchill Insurance
- CIS
- Direct Line
- Endsleigh
- Norwich Union
- Privilege
- Provident
- Royal and SunAlliance
- Tesco Motor Insurance
- Swinton
- QUINN Direct Insurance Ltd
- Zurich


What does Pass Plus cover?

Pass Plus pupils have a series of six modules of at least one hour each. These cover:

1. In town
This covers driving around complex junctions, keeping space around your car, considering vulnerable road users and increasing observation, judgement and awareness in built up areas.

2. Rural roads
this module takes place in country roads, focusing on safe overtaking skills around slow moving vehicles and horses. It also teaches you to traverse sharp bends, hills, narrow and uneven roads while staying safe.

3. All weathers
you will learn how to drive appropriately in rain, sleet, snow, fog and bright sunshine here. The module also focuses on how to cope with skidding and aquaplaning.

4. Night driving
This will give you the many skills of driving in the dark, including which lights to use in different situations, how to cope with dazzle and hard-to-see road users, how to keep your lights in check and night-time parking issues.

5. Dual carriageways
this lesson will teach you how to join and leave a dual carriageway effectively, leave a safe distance between other cars, observe and overtake correctly, plan ahead and use speed properly.

6. Motorways
the final and probably most important part of Pass Plus - this is the area many drivers lack confidence in after passing their practical test. It covers all aspects of safe motorway driving, from slip roads to signals, fatigue to breakdown procedures, and overtaking to lane discipline.
There is no test at the end of these modules, but you'll be continually assessed and must reach an accepted standard of driving.

You will be graded with an achieved or exceeded standard for each module you pass.
While you will have covered most of these topics during your driving lessons the Pass Plus course emphasises a positive approach to driving. The focus is on attitude and skills and gives a different perspective on these topics and will enhance your abilities.
Pass Plus results

As an indication of the effectiveness of the scheme, recent survey carried out for the Driving Standards Agency showed that 93% of people who had taken Pass Plus felt more confident on the road, and 80% considered that their driving skills had improved as a result of taking the course.

Discounts on car insurance

When you successfully complete a PASS PLUS driving course you will usually qualify for a substantial discount on your car insurance policy.

This can often be a considerable sum and the saving on your motor insurance could easily pay for your pass plus training.

For more infomation ring DTC on 0113 2680134/ Mobile 07973 847769

The Pass Plus scheme

Even after you've passed your test and been awarded your license, you can take extra Pass Plus lessons to improve your driving.

Once you have passed your test you are safe to drive on the roads unaccompanied. But you must remember that you are an inexperienced driver.

Statistics show that new drivers are around 10 times more likely to be involved in an accident and regrettably, two drivers under the age of 25 die every day in crashes in the UK
Roughly 20% of new drivers will be involved in an accident during their first year behind the wheel - that's why insurance premiums are so high

So what is Pass Plus?

Pass Plus is an extra course for new drivers, a scheme designed by the Driving Standards Agency, with the help of the motor insurance and driving instruction industries. with key skills and rewarding motorists for their efforts. The scheme helps new drivers gain valuable experience to help develop existing skills, learn new skills and techniques, improve anticipation and awareness, learn how to reduce the risk of accidents and maintain a courteous and considerate attitude on the road.

What are the benefits?

Pass Plus is a training scheme for newly qualified drivers. Your pass plus course will consist of 6 practical modules designed to help you:
Gain valuable driving experience safely
Reduce your risk of being in a road crash
Discounts on car insurance premiums
- Safe, valuable driving experience
- The chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge
- A reduced risk of being in a road accident
- Higher road confidence

How much does it cost?
Six hours is the minimum amount of time you'll have to put into the course.

How much money can I save on my insurance?

Completing Pass Plus will save you money on car insurance, as insurance companies will take your extra skills and driving knowledge into account. The savings will also depend on other factors such as your age, vehicle type and model.

The money saved will be different for everyone, but Pass Plus can potentially cut hundreds of pounds off your insurance bills.

Not every insurer offers discounts for Pass Plus drivers. Here's a list of some of those who do:

- AA Insurance
- Adrian Flux Insurance Services
- BSM Insurance Services
- Churchill Insurance
- CIS
- Direct Line
- Endsleigh
- Norwich Union
- Privilege
- Provident
- Royal and SunAlliance
- Tesco Motor Insurance
- Swinton
- QUINN Direct Insurance Ltd
- Zurich


What does Pass Plus cover?

Pass Plus pupils have a series of six modules of at least one hour each. These cover:

1. In town
This covers driving around complex junctions, keeping space around your car, considering vulnerable road users and increasing observation, judgement and awareness in built up areas.

2. Rural roads
this module takes place in country roads, focusing on safe overtaking skills around slow moving vehicles and horses. It also teaches you to traverse sharp bends, hills, narrow and uneven roads while staying safe.

3. All weathers
you will learn how to drive appropriately in rain, sleet, snow, fog and bright sunshine here. The module also focuses on how to cope with skidding and aquaplaning.

4. Night driving
This will give you the many skills of driving in the dark, including which lights to use in different situations, how to cope with dazzle and hard-to-see road users, how to keep your lights in check and night-time parking issues.

5. Dual carriageways
this lesson will teach you how to join and leave a dual carriageway effectively, leave a safe distance between other cars, observe and overtake correctly, plan ahead and use speed properly.

6. Motorways
the final and probably most important part of Pass Plus - this is the area many drivers lack confidence in after passing their practical test. It covers all aspects of safe motorway driving, from slip roads to signals, fatigue to breakdown procedures, and overtaking to lane discipline.
There is no test at the end of these modules, but you'll be continually assessed and must reach an accepted standard of driving.

You will be graded with an achieved or exceeded standard for each module you pass.
While you will have covered most of these topics during your driving lessons the Pass Plus course emphasises a positive approach to driving. The focus is on attitude and skills and gives a different perspective on these topics and will enhance your abilities.
Pass Plus results

As an indication of the effectiveness of the scheme, recent survey carried out for the Driving Standards Agency showed that 93% of people who had taken Pass Plus felt more confident on the road, and 80% considered that their driving skills had improved as a result of taking the course.

Discounts on car insurance

When you successfully complete a PASS PLUS driving course you will usually qualify for a substantial discount on your car insurance policy.

This can often be a considerable sum and the saving on your motor insurance could easily pay for your pass plus training.

For more infomation ring DTC on 0113 2680134/ Mobile 07973 847769