How Pass Plus training works

Pass Plus training takes at least 6 hours. It has 6 modules, covering driving:

• in town
• in all weathers
• on rural roads
• at night
• on dual carriageways
• on motorways

All modules should be practical sessions, although local conditions may mean some are theory based. You’ll normally spend at least 5.5 hours driving.

You won’t take a test but you’ll be assessed throughout the course. To pass you’ll have to reach the required standard in all modules.

Passed my driving test weeks ago and completed my pass plus training today,

All with Mike’s help! Extremely happy with how I went from knowing nothing to learning so much.

Appreciate the patience - he explained things in a way that made it easy to learn.

Gave honest feedback throughout the lessons and he always ensured mistakes were put right immediately.

The pass plus helped me build my confidence more and taught me how to deal with motorway driving and above all else.

Driving safely! Couldn’t ask for a better driving instructor.

Local councils offering discounts

Some local councils can offer discounts (https://www.gov.uk/pass-plus/local-councils-offering-discounts) off the full Pass Plus training costs.

Some local councils can offer discounts off the full Pass Plus training costs Contact your borough, town, city or county council if they are listed to see if they can help you with the cost of your training.

You must live in the council’s area to be eligible for the discount.

You must apply for your own Pass Plus certificate if you want one.

You need a certificate if you want a discount on your car insurance

 Young drivers are the most likely to be involved in an accident - according to nationwide statistics.

This means that car insurance companies will often charge a lot more to insure a young,

inexperienced driver. Insurance companies base their quotes on how likely you are to make a claim,

this means that higher risk drivers will be charged the most on insurance.

You’ll get a training report form from your instructor when you’ve reached the required standard in all modules.

You and your instructor must sign the form. Send the signed form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

You’ll be sent a certificate by post. Pass Plus Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The Axis Building 112 Upper Parliament Street Nottingham NG1 6LP

You should also try and think about whether or not the car that you are buying is going to be expensive to insure.

As a general rule the most expensive cars to insure are the ones with the biggest engines.

This is because more powerful engines are seen as harder to control,

especially for inexperienced drivers.

This means that insurance companies will see you as a higher risk person to insure so consider a car with a more modest engine size.