Taking the Pass Plus Course
Passplus is a phrase which you have no doubt heard of on your journey of becoming a motorist. Some say it will help lower your insurance, some say it doesn't make a difference. So what is the truth? If you are considering taking the PassPlus course, Stowmarket Driving have highlighted some things you should know.
What is Pass Plus?
The Pass Plus Scheme is a government road safety and security effort designed to raise the self-confidence as well as safety and security of newly qualified motorists. It's a useful training course that takes a minimum of 6 hrs. It's for drivers to enhance their skills and also drive safely. It can be taken any time although it ought to be most beneficial to new motorists in the year after passing their test. The training course is taken either as a complete day or as two half days, primarily including practical driving.
You'll need to find a Pass Plus registered driving trainer (ADI). Stowmarket Driving is fully registered and offers Pass Plus courses in and around Stowmarket.
Why should I take Pass Plus?
When you have reached the requirement for Pass Plus standard in all modules, your teacher will release a training report form that you both should sign. Keep hold of it, as you have to send it to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for them to issue your Pass Plus Certificate. Get in touch with insurance companies to ensure if you can receive a discount if you passed your practical driving test more than a year ago. The size of the discount depends on the insurance provider. Not all insurance companies provide Pass Plus discounts.
Pass Plus will certainly help you with:
- Town driving
- All weather driving
- Driving on country roads
- Driving at evening
- Driving on dual carriageways
- Motorway driving
These modules are often not covered by the practical driving test. Additional driving experience with a registered instructor in these new conditions can make a significant difference on a new driver. You won't take a test. Instead, you'll be assessed throughout the course. To pass, you'll need to reach the required standard in all modules.