 Pass PlusPass PlusOnce you have passed the practial driving test, you should consider taking Pass Plus. Pass Plus is a scheme designed mainly for newly qualified drivers that helps to improve driving skills. After you have passed the driving test, you are at greater risk of being involved in a road accident, therefore, the benefits of gaining additional driving experience through Pass Plus are significant. Pass Plus is much more than just a few additional driving lessons. The course is specifically designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), with assistance from Insurers and other driving industry bodies.  What does Pass Plus do for you?The Pass Plus course is intended to help you gain safe, valuable driving experience. You will be exposed to a wide range of road and traffic situations that you are unlikely to have experienced before. The course helps by speeding up the learning process, which, on today's busy roads, is clearly no bad thing. The more experience you have, the better. The main focus of the course is to reduce the risk of being involved in a crash. The course increases hazard awareness and encourages greater anticipation and planning. Pass Plus Course StructureThe Pass Plus course is split into six modules. These are driving 1) in town, 2) in all weather, 3) on rural roads, 4) at night, 5) on dual carriageways and 6) on motorways. For more information on the modules, click on Pass Plus. Note that there is no test at the end of the Pass Plus course. Instead, you must successfully complete all six modules to either 1) an achieved standard or 2) an exceeded standard. The course generally consists of six one hour lessons and is usually offered by your existing Driving Instructor. You will obviously need to pay for these lessons, together with any further lessons should you not quite grasp any of the modules. Also note that as part of a Government initiative, several local authorites offer assistance with the cost of the Pass Plus course. Click on Pass Plus for a list of the local authorities who are part of this initiative. Financial Benefits of Pass PlusFollowing successful completion of the Pass Plus course, this will usually entitle you to a substantial reduction in your car insurance premiums. Have a look at comparethemarket.com to see how much you could save. Pass Plus: More InformationFor more information for newly qualified drivers, click on Pass Plus.
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