Pass plus is a course of at least 6 hours taken sometime shortly after passing your test. The 6 separate ‘modules’ are and include:
Driving around a townobservation, judgement and awareness
eye contact, showing caution
consideration for vulnerable road users
All weather driving
rain, sleet, snow and ice
mist and fog, bright sunshine
Driving in the countryside
observing the road ahead
bends, hills, uneven roads and dead ground
safe overtaking.
Driving at night
the importance of using headlights correctly
adjusting to the dark
judging speed and distance
hard-to-see road users
Driving on dual carriageways
effective observation, using your mirrors and checking blind spots
judgement and planning ahead
joining and leaving a dual carriageway
overtaking and lane discipline
Driving on motorways
joining and leaving a motorway, and using slip roads
safe speeds in different circumstances
signs, signals and markings
overtaking and lane discipline
A substantial reduction in your insurance could be gained from taking this course.
Part funding for this is sometimes available from the County Council.