A QUARTER of newly qualified drivers will have an accident in the
first 6 months driving! This is due to a lack of experience and
awareness. This danger is increased dramatically on Motorways where new
drivers have no experience or training.
To help limit these risks the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) have
designed the Pass Plus program for newly qualified drivers. It's much more than just a few extra lessons. It is
a comprehensive approach to REAL LIFE driving and STAYING SAFE on
motorways. Bear in mind that it will take a minimum of six hours, all of which need to be taken after passing your test. If more sessions are needed for you to successfully complete the course, this may add to the cost. The benefits to you include -
Gain valuable driving experience safely.
You will be taught how to deal with a wide range of road and traffic situations, many of which you may not have faced before.
Build
on your existing skills & knowledge. It can take years to become a skilled driver. PASS PLUS helps get you there by speeding up the learning process under expert tuition.
We can't hand you years of experience, but we can give you key
skills to minimise the risks you will encounter.
Reduce your risk of being in a road crash.
The course will help boost your awareness of all kinds of hazards and help you learn how to anticipate, plan for and deal with them safely
- hopefully before they become a danger.
Save
money on car insurance premiums. When you have successfully
completed the course, you are advised to check available discounts
offered by the insurance companies taking part in the scheme. The
amount you save will depend on the company you choose, you may often save more than you paid for the course.
Click here for the PASS PLUS web-site.
Boost your confidence - if you feel nervous driving on your own, the PASS PLUS training can help you become more confident on the roads
Give peace of mind to your loved ones,
and confidence & control to you!
PASS PLUS consists of six practical modules which cover driving in town, in all weathers, on rural roads, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways. You can take it at any time within the first 12 month of passing your test.
There is no test at the end of it – your driving will be continually assessed and you must successfully complete all the modules in the course to an achieved or exceeded standard:
Achieved –successfully reached the standard required for each of the competencies
Exceeded –exceeded the required standard for each of the competencies
In exceptional circumstances, if a module can't be done on the road it will be covered in a theory session. The highest level you can reach is 'achieved' as you've not been able to demonstrate the relevant practical skills.
CB's Driving School is registered for the KCC Pass Plus Scheme. If
you are a Kent resident aged 17-19 you may be eligible for a
£60- saving on the cost of Pass Plus training.
See their website for details, or
contact us for an email detailing how to
proceed.
For more details on the Pass Plus scheme please visit their website at
http://www.passplus.org.uk/ or
gov.uk Pass Plus
Or to arrange Pass Plus training
Click Here.
WINTER DRIVING -
as a newly qualified driver you are at increased risk of
winter conditions -
Check out our Winter Driver
Advice here
STILL GOT QUESTIONS? -
Get in touch with
Question and Answer Page here
