Pass Plus

Pass Plus is a training scheme for newly qualified drivers usually taken within the first year of passing their driving test.  The course was designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) in conjunction with insurance companies and driving instructors.

The course was introduced to try to address the high accident risk of new drivers.

The course is designed to give newly qualified drivers extra skill and experience in situations that they may not have covered in depth whilst preparing for their driving test (in the case of motorway driving not covered at all).

Pass plus does not involve a test, it is a course consisting of six modules. 

You are assessed by your driving instructor during the particular module and marked as either 'achieved the standard' or 'exceeded the standard'.

You do not fail any module, if necessary extra training would bring the standard up to the required level.

Pass Plus Syllabus

Module 1                Introduction & Town Driving

Module 2                All Weather Driving

Module 3                Out of Town & Rural Roads

Module 4                Night Driving

Module 5                Dual Carriageways

Module 6                Motorways

Insurance Discount

In return for completing the Pass Plus Course many insurance  companies will give a discount, usually equivalent to a 1 year no claim bonus (approx 30%)

In many cases this more than covers the cost of the course.