Pass Plus

Who can do Pass Plus training?

You can take a Pass Plus course at any time, but it’s mainly aimed at new drivers in the first year after passing their test.

Pass Plus modules

Pass Plus consists of six modules about driving in different conditions:

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

Driving around a town

The first module has two parts. It begins with an introduction to Pass Plus, explaining the course aims and the skills and knowledge to be covered. The second part is a practical session covering the different features of driving in a town, such as complex junctions and public transport. You'll focus on:

observation, judgement and awareness
eye contact
consideration for vulnerable road users
showing caution
keeping space around your car

All weather driving

This module will be covered as much as possible in a practical session. You’ll focus on correct speed, safe stopping distances, plus seeing and being seen in:

rain
sleet, snow and ice
mist and fog
bright sunshine

You’ll also look at skidding, and:

what causes skids
how to prevent skids
correcting slow-speed skids
aquaplaning

Driving in the countryside

This module looks at the main differences between town and country driving:

observing the road ahead
making progress safely
bends, hills, uneven roads and dead ground
keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
safe overtaking

It focuses especially on being aware and showing consideration for:

pedestrians, horse riders and animals in the road
farm entrances
slow moving vehicles

It also covers the correct use of a horn, coping with mud and debris on the road and how to use passing places.

Driving at night

This covers the important parts of driving at night, dawn and dusk. You'll learn about:

the importance of using headlights correctly
adjusting to the dark
judging speed and distance
the correct use of lights and keeping them clean
dealing with dazzle
hard-to-see road users
parking issues

Driving on dual carriageways

Dual carriageways are high speed roads where the two carriageways are separated by a central reservation. You’ll need to have particular skills, including:

effective observation, using your mirrors and checking blind spots
judgement and planning ahead
separation distances
joining and leaving a dual carriageway
overtaking and lane discipline
the correct use of speed

Driving on motorways

This should be a practical session if possible. If there is no motorway nearby, it will be covered in a theory session. You should drive on a motorway as soon as you can afterwards so you can put the theory into practice.

The topics covered include:

journey planning
joining and leaving a motorway, and using slip roads
safe speeds in different circumstances
effective observation
signs, signals and markings
overtaking and lane discipline
courtesy to other road users
motorway fatigue
breakdown procedures
use of lights, including hazard warning lights
debris on the carriageway
crosswinds

Refresher Courses

Haven't been behind the wheel for a while? Our professional instructors will get you back into it step-by-step, at your pace, boosting your confidence and getting you on the road again.