Pass Plus
Pass Plus is a scheme run in the
United Kingdom aimed at young drivers who have just passed the standard
driving test.
The scheme was introduced in
1995 and was designed by the
Driving Standards Agency. The scheme was introduced as statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the first two years of passing their test than at any other time in their driving career.
The scheme aims to increase new drivers confidence in a range of conditions they may not have experienced while learning to drive.
Pass Plus allows you to book a course of 6 specially designed training sessions. These cover driving:
*In town
*Out of town
*In all weathers
*At night
*On dual carriageways
*On motorways
Some of the aspects may be covered in theory only. However, this is only done when a practical training session is not possible.
There is no exam at the end of the Pass Plus course. But after an instructor is satisfied in your competence you are awarded a certificate.
Many choose to take part in pass plus as many insurance companies offer cheaper
car insurance to drivers to have taken part in the scheme. The scheme takes a minimum of six hours to complete.
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The Pass Plus official website *
Further information on the scheme
