What is it ?
PASS PLUS is a training scheme for new drivers. It's much more than just a few extra lessons. This is a specially designed course with input from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry.
The scheme consists of six practical modules which cover driving in town, in all weathers, on rural roads, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways.
You can take it at any time within the first 12 months of passing your test.
There is no test at the end of it your driving will be continually assessed and you must successfully complete all the modules in the course to an achieved or exceeded standard:
Why do I need it ?
Road Accidents currently account for :
PASSPLUS will help you to
gain valuable driving experience safely
build on your existing skills and knowledge
reduce your risk of being in a road accident
save money on car insurance premiums
boost your confidence (and give peace of mind to your family and loved ones)
How much will it cost ? Probably nothing !!!
Most new pupils save more on their first insurance policy than the course actually costs !! Typically I see pupils saving between £250 and £500 on their first premium after completing the PassPlus training.
The cost is normally more than covered by the discount on insurance policies for passplus qualified drivers and some councils (including Staffs) offer a further subsidy to students because of the acknowledged road safety benefit to be gained.
Staffordshire
Kevin Wilcox - Road Safety officer
Travelwise Staffordshire County Council Road Safety & Sustainable Travel Unit
Tel: 01785 276617
Email: roadsafety@staffordshire.gov.uk
Insurance companies offering discounted premiums at the time of writing this are
AA Insurance
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
BSM Insurance Services
Churchill Insurance
CIS
Direct Line
Endsleigh
Norwich Union
Privilege
Provident
More Than Car Insurance
Tesco Motor Insurers
Swinton
QUINN Direct Insurance Ltd
Zurich
Pass Plus Modules in a little more detail are as follows.
Town driving
Driving in town can be daunting: rush hour traffic, complicated junctions and traffic systems... learn the skills to deal with all these and more
All-weather driving
Rain, fog, bright sunshine, snow and ice: find out how to drive safely in all the different weather conditions you'll face on the road
Driving out of town
Country roads can harbour all kinds of hazards, from sharp bends and potholes to farm vehicles and animals in the road
Night driving
Dealing with dazzle, judging distance and speed, using your lights correctly - these are just some of the areas covered
Driving on dual carriageways
To drive safely on fast, multi-lane roads you'll need all your skills of observation, concentration, anticipation and lane discipline
Driving on Motorways
Motorways are like no other roads: learn how to drive on them safely and correctly under expert supervision
