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Pass Plus is a training scheme for newly qualified drivers designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry. The scheme comprises of six modules and can be taken within 12 months of passing the practical driving test. The training will focus on confidence building, developing practical driving skills, hazard awareness and attitude to road safety.
There is no test involved, however, you are continuously assessed by your Pass Plus registered instructor throughout each of the training modules. Candidates will be allocated an (A) Achieved status, or (E) Exceeded status, which grades their ability on each module of the training. This grading will determine what potential discount would be available from eighteen insurance companies currently participating within the scheme. Certain insurance companies are offering up to a 40% discount on your first year's car insurance premium.
Pass Plus can be taken in either a driving school vehicle, or the pupil's own vehicle. "L" plates are not required on either vehicle for the pass plus course. When using the pupil's vehicle, ensure that the vehicle's legal documentation and the pupil's driving insurance are valid.
PASS PLUS MODULES
Driving in town
Town Driving can be daunting: rush hour traffic, complicated junctions and traffic systems - learn the skills to deal with these.
The first module begins with an introduction to Pass Plus, explaining the course aims and the skills and knowledge to be covered.
This practical session covers the different features of driving in a town, such as complex junctions and public transport.
You'll focus on:
- observation, judgement and awareness
- eye contact
- consideration for vulnerable road users
- showing caution
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keeping space around your car
Driving in all weathers
Rain, fog, bright sunshine, snow and ice - find out how to drive safely in all these different weather conditions.
This module will be covered as much as possible in a practical session. You’ll focus on correct speed, safe stopping distances, plus seeing and being seen in:
- rain
- sleet, snow and ice
- mist and fog
- bright sunshine
You’ll also look at skidding, and:
- what causes skids
- how to prevent skids
- correcting slow-speed skids
- braking on poor surfaces
- aquaplaning
Driving on rural roads
Country roads can harbour all kinds of hazards, from sharp bends and potholes to farm vehicles and animals in the road.
This module looks at the main differences between town and country driving:
- observing the road ahead
- making progress safely
- bends, hills, uneven roads and dead ground
- keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
- safe overtaking
It focuses especially on being aware and showing consideration for:
- pedestrians, horse riders and animals in the road
- farm entrances
- slow moving vehicles
It also covers the correct use of a horn, coping with mud and debris on the road and how to use passing places.
Driving at night
Dealing with dazzle, judging distance and speed, using your lights correctly.
This covers the important parts of driving at night, dawn and dusk. You'll learn about:
- the importance of using headlights correctly
- adjusting to the dark
- judging speed and distance
- the correct use of lights and keeping them clean
- dealing with dazzle
- hard-to-see road users
- parking issues
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.
Dual carriageways are high speed roads where the two carriageways are separated by a central reservation. You’ll need to have particular skills, including:
- effective observation, using your mirrors and checking blind spots
- judgement and planning ahead
- separation distances
- joining and leaving a dual carriageway
- overtaking and lane discipline
- the correct use of speed
Driving on motorways
Motorways are like no other roads - learn how to drive on them safely and correctly under expert supervision.
This should be a practical session if possible. If there is no motorway nearby, it will be covered in a theory session.You should drive on a motorway as soon as you can afterwards so you can put the theory into practice.
The topics covered include:
- journey planning
- joining and leaving a motorway, and using slip roads
- safe speeds in different circumstances
- effective observation
- signs, signals and markings
- overtaking and lane discipline
- courtesy to other road users
- motorway fatigue
- breakdown procedures
- use of lights, including hazard warning lights
- debris on the carriageway
- crosswinds
PASS PLUS WEBSITE: www.direct.gov.uk/passplus
KEVIN TAYLOR
Contact KJT direct on 07890 288 083
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