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About Pass Plus
PASS PLUS is a training scheme for new drivers.Its aim is to improve your driving skills and make you a safer driver. It can also lead to insurance discounts.
The scheme has been designed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), with the help of the motor insurance and driving instruction industries, to develop your skills and knowledge in areas where you may have limited experience.
An effective way to build confidence
As an indicator of its effectiveness, a previous survey of L test candidates carried out by ORC International showed that of those who had taken Pass Plus:
- 93% felt more confident on the road
- 89% considered that their driving skills had improved as a result of taking the course.
PASS PLUS will benefit you by:
- enabling you to gain quality driving experience safely
- helping you become a more skilful driver
- teaching you how to develop a Positive Driving style which is both enjoyable and safe
- reducing your risk of being involved in a road crash
- saving you money on your car insurance premiums.*
PASS PLUS consists of a minimum of six hours’ training and the emphasis is on developing your practical driving skills.
There is no test at the end
Instead, you’ll be assessed throughout and you must cover all the modules to complete the training.
But I already know how to drive!
Your PASS PLUS instructor knows that you have achieved the level of competence required to pass the driving test. But as a new driver, you have relatively little driving experience. PASS PLUS is much more than just a few extra driving lessons. As well as gaining further driving experience under expert supervision, you’ll be taught how to deal with situations you may not have faced before, such as
- driving in fog, rain, snow and ice
- driving in the dark
- motorway driving
The course will show you some of the reasons why things can go wrong on the road and what you can do to prevent them from happening. By completing the syllabus successfully you’ll gain the satisfaction of driving safely, in a more positive and controlled way.
POSITIVE DRIVING
Two key factors make up a positive approach to driving.
YOUR ATTITUDE
- responsibility for your actions
- consideration for others
YOUR SKILLS
- observation
- assessing what you see
- making decisions
- taking the right action
These essential attitudes and skills are the same, whether you are driving
- on a busy main road
- in adverse weather conditions
- on a quiet country lane or road
- at night
- on dual carriageways
- on motorways
After Pass Plus
When you successfully complete PASS PLUS you will have demonstrated that you
- have developed your existing skills
- have acquired new skills and knowledge
- know how to anticipate, plan for and deal with hazards safely
- understand how you can reduce the risk of having aroad accident
- can maintain a courteous and attitude to other road users
At this point, you and your instructor sign your Training Report Form. Once it is completed your instructor will then send the form to DVSA.
DVSA will then send you a PASS PLUS Certificate of Completion showing that you have successfully completed the course.
