About Pass Plus driving courses in the Loughborough, Leicestershire area.
Pass Plus is an established training course aimed at new drivers. It was designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry.
Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the first two years after passing their driving test, due to lack of driving experience. Pass Plus courses build on your skills and knowledge you have learned with your driving instructor. It will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards you may come across whilst driving a car, to help you become a more confident driver.
You can take a Pass Plus course at any time, but it is mainly aimed at new drivers in the first year after passing the driving test.
Pass Plus modules Pass Plus consists of six modules about driving in different conditions with the driving instructor:
* in town
* in all weathers
* on rural roads
* at night
* on dual carriageways
* on motorways
The course takes at least six hours.
At the start of your driving course, I will give you a copy of the 'Pass Plus Pupil's Guide'. This contains detailed information about all aspects of Pass Plus.
Pass Plus is a practical driving course and all modules should be practical sessions. However, local conditions in the Loughborough area and time of year may mean that some modules need to be given as a theory session. A theory session could be given if there are no adverse weather conditions. Generally at least five and a half out of six hours should be spent in the car.
You will not have to take a driving test at the end of the course but you will be continually assessed by the driving instructor during the modules.
The Driving Instructor will complete a training report form that you will sign and date when you reach the required standard in each module. To pass the course you'll need to reach a satisfactory standard in all the course modules. You will be given a progress record by the driving instructor to help you to keep track of your progress throughout the course. At the end of your training upon successfully completing your training you'll be sent your Pass Plus certificate to claim your discount on your car insurance policy.
You should also consider working towards your Advanced Driving Test. Passing the test would take your driving skills to a higher level, and provide you with further financial benefits.