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So you have passed your driving test. Well done, it is a very big achievement of which you should be proud. It also means that you are a great driver.
WRONG. That kind of experience does not come merely through passing your test. Pass Plus
is designed to provide new drivers with extra information and practice that may otherwise take years to gain on their own.
Newly qualified drivers are much more vulnerable than they realise. Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident within their first two years of driving than at any other
time in their driving career.*For example
- two young people under 25 die every day in crashes in Great Britain
- in their first year of driving, one driver in five is involved in a crash*
To be honest, it is staggering that the statisctics are not far higher.
- gain quality driving experience safely
- become a more skilful driver
- develop a positive driving style which is both enjoyable and safe
- reduce the risk of being involved in an accident*
- save up to 30% on your insurance (equivalent to 1 years no claims bonus) straight away
Pass Plus is a voluntary scheme, involving NO test and consisting of the following
SIX modules.....
IN TOWN DRIVING |
ALL WEATHER DRIVING |
RURAL DRIVING |
NIGHT DRIVING |
DUAL CARRIAGEWAYS |
MOTORWAYS |
.....the contents of which are carefully designed to provide information way above the level that you
have been used to during your driving lessons. The course is structured to encompass areas of driving for which you would otherwise be very vulnerable. It is all about listening to the valuable
experience of your instructor and putting this into practice at a much higher (and ultimately safer) standard. |
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Learn how to deal with town centre driving at its worst. Busy traffic, multi lanes, one way systems, congestion, awkward
junctions, cyclists, pedestrians. Core competancies are..... |
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OBSERVATION, JUDGEMENT & AWARENESS |
CONSIDERATION FOR VULNERABLE ROAD USERS |
SPATIAL AWARENESS & CLEARANCE TO OTHERS |
TYPICAL FEATURES OF URBAN ROADS |
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Learn how to recognize and deal with the problems of driving in adverse weather conditions. Snow, fog, ice, bright sunshine.
Depending on the circumstances, this subject is usually covered theoretically. Core competancies are..... |
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VISION - SEE & BE SEEN |
SKIDDING & AVOIDANCE |
SPEED & STOPPING DISTANCES |
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Learn how to deal with driving in out of town roads with typically higher speed limits, poor road surfaces, difficult bends
and unusual hazards such as animals. Core competancies are..... |
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RURAL HAZARDS (BENDS & LANES) |
OVERTAKING & PROGRESS |
OBSERVATION SKILLS (MIDDLE & FAR DISTANCE) |
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Learn how to recognize and deal with the difficulties that are caused by reduced visibility at night. Adjusting to the dark,
judging speed, pedestrians, cyclists, anticipating hazards. Core competancies are..... |
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VEHICLE LIGHTING & USE |
SPEED & STOPPING DISTANCES |
VISIBILITY - SEEING & REACTING SAFELY |
PARKING |
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Learn how to deal with two lane roads, sometimes with higher speed limits for longer distances. Changing lanes safely,
awareness. Core competancies are..... |
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JOINING / TURNING / LEAVING |
FORWARD PLANNING & OBSERVATION |
OVERTAKING |
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Typically the BIG one. Learn how to deal with fast speed, dense traffic, three and four lanes, lane discipline, lorries, junctions, route planning. Core competencies are.....
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JOINING / LEAVING |
FORWARD PLANNING & OBSERVATION |
OVERTAKING |
BREAKDOWNS & SAFETY PROCEDURES |
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All the modules have strong links with each other and are usually both combined and overlapped in order to have the greatest benefit.
Once you have completed a minimum of 1 hour on each subject (further training is occassionally necessary in order to achieve the required standard) you will be awarded a certificate which entitles you to up to 30%
discount on your first years insurance.* This potential saving can far outweigh the cost of the course itself and will provide a great head start on your driving career.....and remember, best of all, THERE'S NO TEST!! |
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*source - the pass plus instructors guide, dsa statistics.*at participating insurers, go to www.passplus.org.uk for current list.
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