Pass Plus – Advanced Driving Skills for New Drivers

Pass Plus is a practical training course designed to help newly qualified drivers improve their skills, increase confidence, and drive more safely. The course takes a minimum of 6 hours and is most beneficial when taken within the first year after passing your driving test, although it can be taken at any time.

What the Course Covers

Pass Plus is made up of six modules, each focusing on different driving conditions and environments:

• Driving in Town
• All Weather Driving
• Rural Roads
• Night Driving
• Dual Carriageways
• Motorways

Course Format and Assessment

Training is mostly practical, though some modules may be delivered as theory depending on local conditions.

You’ll typically spend at least 5.5 hours driving during the course.

There is no formal test at the end. Instead, your instructor will assess your performance throughout.

To successfully complete the course, you must meet the required standard in all six modules.

Pass Plus not only enhances your driving ability, but in some cases, can also help reduce your car insurance premiums. It's a great step toward becoming a more skilled and confident driver.

Contact us for more information. 

passplus@sloughdrivingschool.co.uk

Pass Plus Certificate & Insurance Discounts

After completing the Pass Plus course, you may be eligible for a discount on your car insurance. However, this depends on the insurer, so it's important to check the following:

• Not all insurers offer Pass Plus discounts, and the amount of discount varies between providers.
• You’ll need a Pass Plus certificate to claim the discount.
• Some insurers may still offer a discount even if you passed your practical driving test over a year ago — always check with them directly.
• If you don’t currently own a car, you might be able to defer the discount for up to 2 years — again, this depends on the insurer, so confirm this in advance.

How to Get Your Pass Plus Certificate

1. Once you’ve reached the required standard in all six modules, your instructor will give you a training report form.
2. You and your instructor must sign the form.
3. You must apply for the certificate yourself by sending the signed form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
4. The DVSA will then send your Pass Plus certificate by post.

Keep your certificate safe, as you'll need it if you're applying for an insurance discount.

Send the signed form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). You’ll be sent a certificate by post.

Pass Plus
DVSA
1 Unity Square
Nottingham
NG2 1AY

You should receive your certificate within 2 weeks. If you do not, contact the DVSA Pass Plus team and include the name of your driving instructor.

Information contained on this page is courtesy of https://www.gov.uk