Who and when one should take a Pass Plus course
 

If you want you can take Pass Plus course any time. But it is mainly for just-passed drivers, mainly for young drivers. It is advisable to take this course within a year of passing the driving test.

What are the benefits of Pass Plus

» Because it makes you a safer and better driver

Statistics show that within two years of passing their tests newly passed drivers are involved in road accidents. These result  from their lack of driving experience. Pass Plus enhances their driving skill and knowledge. It also teaches you how to anticipate, plan ahead and deal with hazards. Pass Plus course boosts up your general driving skill, makes you a better, confident driver and lessens the possibility of your getting involved in any road accident.

 

» Get discount on your car insurance

After you successfully complete your Pass Plus course you will be given a certificate by the Driving Standard Agency. You send that certificate to your insurance company to claim a discount on your premium. The amount of money you save by your discounted insurance premium may be more than what you spent on your training. A number of insurance companies offer a better discount to Pass Plus drivers. You can also get a list of names of insurance companies which offer good discount to Pass Plus drivers from your  Pass.

Plus instructor. The names of such insurance companies are given below:

• 4 Counties Insurance
• AA Insurance
• Churchill Insurance
• CIS
• Direct Line
• Adrian Flux Insurance Services
• End sleigh

Get financial help from your local authorities

A number of local authorities will help you with the cost of your Pass Plus training once you have selected a Pass Plus ADI. Contact your borough, town, city or local council, if they are listed, to find out whether they would help you with your Pass Plus training cost. They can offer you grant up to 50% of the cost of training. The Highland Council Pass Plus Scheme offers up to £125.00.

Become more confident in long distance and motorway driving

It has been seen that a number of drivers having passed their driving test are apprehensive about driving long distance and on motorways. This is because when they learn to drive their instructor does not take the learner to motorway as it is not allowed for learners to be on a motorway. Pass Plus course allows the driver to drive on a motorway and dual carriageway. If you successfully complete Pass Plus course, you will be able to drive confidently and easily on motorways and long distance.

Choosing an instructor for Pass Plus

Please bear in mind that not all driving instructors are able to undertake instructing on Pass Plus course or are not qualified to do so. Pass Plus instructors have to be registered by DSA as a Pass Plus Instructor and have to have ADI green badge.

Ask your driving instructor

Ask your driving instructor from whom you took the driving lessons whether he does Pass Plus driving instruction. Even if he does not do so he can help you to find one. You can also find out about Pass Plus instructors from your local driving school, trade publications, newspaper and website. Also by telephoning DSA Pass Plus Section on 01159366504 you can find out whether your driving instructor is a Registered Pass Plus Instructor. You have to give the name and ADI number of your instructor.

We can help you

We always strongly advise our new drivers to take Pass Plus course. All our instructors are experienced and helpful and registered by Driving Standard Agency.