This is where PASS PLUS comes in. After pupils pass their
test they can pay for structured tuition from a registered
PASS PLUS instructor.
Pupils reaching the required standard should be entitled
to a substantial discount on their motor insurance premium
from companies supporting the scheme. There is no test
at the end of the course as your driving is assessed by
you instructor.
The course covers six modules:
| Module 1 |
 Town
driving
The first module begins with an introduction to PASS
PLUS, explaining the course aims and the skills and
knowledge to be covered.
The second part of the module is a practical
session, covering the different features of driving
in town, such as complex junctions and public
transport. You'll concentrates on
-
observation, judgement and awareness
-
eye contact
-
consideration for vulnerable
road users
-
being cautious but not over
cautious, and
-
keeping space around your car
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| Module 2 |
 All
weather driving
As much of this module as possible should be covered
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, and
- bright sunshine
You will also look at skidding
- what causes them
- how to prevent them
- correcting slow-speed skids
- braking on poor surfaces, and
- aquaplaning
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| Module 3 |
 Driving
out of town
This module taken on country roads, will look at
the main differences between town driving 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,
and
- 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
- Appropriate use of the horn, coping with mud
and debris on the road and how to use
- passing places are also covered.
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| Module 4 |
|
 Night
driving
This module covers the essential aspects of driving
in the dark and also at dawn and dusk. You'll learn
about
- the importance of the correct use of headlights
- adjusting to the dark
- judging speed and distance
- the correct use of lights and keeping them clean
- dealing with dazzle
- road users who can be hard to see, and
- parking issues
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| Module 5 |
 Driving
on dual carriageways
Dual carriageways are high speed, multi-lane roads
where the two carriageways are separated by a central
reservation. They demand particular skills, including
- effective observation, using your mirrors and
checking blind spots
- judgement and planning ahead
- the need for a safe separation distance
- joining and leaving a dual carriageway
- overtaking and lane discipline, and
- the correct use of speed
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| Module 6 |
|
 Driving
on Motorways
This module should be a practical session if at
all possible. If there is no motorway nearby, it
will have to be covered in theory: you should drive
on a motorway as soon as you can afterwards so you
can put the theory into practice.
The topics covered include
- planning journeys in advance
- joining and leaving a motorway,
using slip roads
- safe speeds in different circumstances
- effective observation all around
your vehicle
- 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.
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PASS
PLUS is a road safety initiative
aimed at improving the skills of novice
drivers.