So.. you’ve passed your test and are safe to drive on the roads unaccompanied BUT remember that you are an inexperienced driver.

 Statistics show that new drivers are around 10 times more likely to be involved in an accident and roughly 20% of new drivers will be involved in an accident during their first year behind the wheel – that’s why insurance premiums are so high.

Pass Plus is an established training course aimed at new drivers.  It is designed by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) with the help of insurers.  Many insurance companies give a generous discount once Pass Plus is completed.

 Pass Plus builds on your skills and knowledge.  It will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards to help you become a more confident driver.

 Pass Plus has six modules that must be completed to the required standard.  At the end of the training you will be sent your Pass Plus certificate to claim your discounted car insurance policy.

You will focus on: 
Observation, judgement and awareness
Eye contact
Consideration for vulnerable road users
Showing caution
Keeping space around your car

You will focus on correct speed, safe stopping distances, plus seeing and being seen in:

Rain
Sleet, snow and ice
Mist and fog
Bright sunshine 

You will also look at skidding, and: 
What causes skids
How to prevent skids
Correcting slow-speed skids
Braking on poor surfaces

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 also focuses on being aware and showing consideration to:
Pedestrians, horse riders and animals in the road
Farm entrances
Slow moving vehicles
The correct use of the horn
Mud and debris on the road

How to use passing places

This module covers driving at night, dawn and dusk:
Parking issues
Adjusting to the dark
Judging speed and distances
The correct use of lights
Dealing with dazzle
Hard-to-see road users

Dual carriageways are high speed roads with two carriageways separated by a central reservation.  Skills needed include:

 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 

The topics on this module 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