Pass Plus : Making New Drivers Safer Drivers
The Pass Plus scheme was set up in 1996 by a group of insurers and is backed by insurance companies, Central Government and the Driving Standards Agency. The scheme is designed to help newly qualified drivers stand less chance of becoming involved in a road accident by taking more lessons in the form of six specially designed driver training modules which cover driving in town, in all weathers, out of town, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways.
And there is no test to take at the end of it.
Insurance Benefits
Motor insurers that support the scheme will give you a no claims bonus for comprehensive, third party fire and theft and third party policies as soon as you insure your own car.
The saving could more than cover the cost of the extra lessons. You can defer the no-claims bonus for two years if you currently drive under someone else's policy.
This means that if you buy a car within two years of completing a Pass Plus course, and have not had any claims in the meantime, your first premium will be reduced by the extra no claim bonus.
Pass Plus Modules
- Module 1: Town Driving
This is a practical module which concentrates on observation, judgement and awareness, consideration and cautiousness, amongst others. Advice is also given on multi-lane junctions, unusual roundabouts, bus and cycle lanes, and under and over-passes.
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- Module 2: All Weather Driving
This is a theory session, with practice in other modules if the opportunity allows. It covers safe driving in rain, sleet and snow, mist and fog, as well as bright sunshine. Skidding is also covered.
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- Module 3: Out of Town and Rural Roads
This is a practical module which concentrates on features of driving on all types of rural roads, with special emphasis on consideration for pedestrians, horse riders, sharp bends, slow moving vehicles, and much more.
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- Module 4: Night Driving
This is a practical night driving session which covers adjusting to dark, driving at dusk and dawn, judging speed and distance, dazzle, and much more.
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- Module 5: Dual Carriageway Driving
This is a practical session on 2 or 3 lane dual carriageways, and covers effective observation, judgement and planning, joining and leaving dual carriageways, overtaking and lane discipline.
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- Module 6: Motorway Driving
This is a practical session on a motorway which covers
and extends the skills used in module 5, as well as
planning journeys in advance, safe speeds in different
circumstances, motorway fatigue, breakdown
procedures and more.
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