Gain valuable driving experience
Passing your test is only the start of learning to drive. There are all kinds of driving conditions you'll need to handle.
Pass Plus
is a special course designed to give new drivers experience of many different driving conditions like driving at night, motorway driving, in busy towns and on country roads. The course builds on your new driving skills, knowledge and hazard awareness.
Pass Plus is a training course specifically aimed at new drivers, designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry. Pass Plus will build upon your existing skills and knowledge, it will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards, and can help you to become more confident on the roads Pass Plus is made up of six practical modules which include:
Driving in Town.
Driving in all Weathers.
Driving on rural Roads.
Driving at Night.
Driving on Dual Carriageways.
Driving on Motorways.
Anyone who holds a full UK licence is eligible to take part in the scheme. You will not have to take a test at the end of the course but you will be continually assessed. You must successfully complete all the modules in the course to an achieved or exceeded standard.
Pass Plus Pupil's Guide
At the start of your course, your instructor will give you a copy of the 'Pass Plus Pupil's Guide'. This contains detailed information about all aspects of Pass Plus.
Duration
Pass Plus training will take at least six hours, though it can take longer if your instructor thinks it's necessary.
The training sessions
Pass Plus is a practical course and all modules should be practical sessions. However, local conditions and time of year may mean that some modules need to be given as a theory session. A theory session could be given if there is no motorway nearby. Generally at least five and a half out of six hours should be spent in the car.
You will not have to take a test at the end of the course but you will be continually assessed during the modules.
Recording progress
Your instructor will complete a training report form that you’ll sign and date when you reach the required standard in each module. To pass the course you'll need to reach a satisfactory standard in all the course modules. You’ll be given a progress record to help you to keep track of your progress throughout the course.
At the end of your training
On successfully completing your training you'll be sent your Pass Plus certificate to claim your discount on your car insurance policy.
You should also consider working towards your Advanced Driving Test. Passing this test would take your driving skills to a higher level, and provide you with further financial benefits.
Save money on your car insurance
Holding a Pass Plus certificate can also mean a substantial discount on your car insurance with many insurance companies.
if you have a Pass Plus certificate already? then you could save upto 35% on your car insurance
Find out more about the Pass Plus course.
Enquiries about Pass Plus
If you have questions about Pass Plus you are welcome to Contact 1st Time Pass's Pass Plus section by telephone on 0800 612 5128, or by sending them an email to: info@1st-timepass.co.uk
Enquiries about Pass Plus
If you have questions about Pass Plus you are welcome to contact the DSA Pass Plus section by telephone on 0115 936 6504, or by sending them an email to: Click Here to send us a message.
