Safer Roads : Pass Plus : Pass Plus+

In 2006 14 young people aged between 16 and 20 died on Cumbria's roads - almost 25 per cent of the total of all fatalities in the county.

Each year young drivers, their passengers and third party drivers and passengers are killed or seriously injured, with inexperience and excessive or inappropriate speed being key causation factors. It is widely acknowledged that the current driving test does not fully prepare young drivers for the reality of motoring away from the artificial driving lesson environment. Driving instructors often tell their successful pupils: "You have passed your test; now you must learn to drive."

Pass Plus+ is more than a bolt on addition to the standard driving test. It teaches vital skills that will help you become a better, safer driver and could save your life.

Get A £60 Voucher Towards The Cost of Pass Plus+

To help you get through the Pass Plus+ assessments, Safer Roads for Cumbria will provide you with a £60 voucher towards the cost of the course. To qualify for this you have to apply within 12 months of passing your test, be aged between 17 and 20 and agree to attend a Road Awareness Training session run by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

Simply follow the link at the bottom of the page and register your interest in attending the course and we will do the rest.

With Pass Plus+ You Will ...

Gain valuable driving experience safely
Be taught how to deal with a wide range of road and traffic situations, many of which you probably won't have faced before
Build on your existing skills and knowledge - it can take years to become a skilled driver. Pass Plus+ helps get you there by speeding up the learning process under expert tuition
Reduce your risk of being in a road crash - the course will help boost your awareness of all kinds of hazards and help you learn how to anticipate, plan for and deal with them safely
Boost your confidence - if you feel nervous driving on your own, Pass Plus+ training can help

Pass Plus+ comprises six practical modules that cover driving in town, in all weathers, on rural roads, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways. You can take it at any time within the first 12 month of passing your test.

There is no test at the end of it - your driving will be continually assessed and you must successfully complete all the modules in the course to an "achieved" or "exceeded" standard:

... And Save Money On Your Insurance Premiums

Many insurance companies offer substantial discounts to new drivers who have successfully completed a Pass Plus+ course. A full list of insurance companies that offer discounts to young drivers who achieve Pass Plus+ is available on this site simply by clicking the links below

Why Pass Plus+?

A 17 year old male driver is seven times more likely to be involved in a collision than any other age group
If you have just passed your test, your reactions could be up to two seconds slower at recognising potential hazards
Among young people, road collisions are the most common cause of accidental death.
The accident rate to novice drivers drops by more than 30 per cent after the first year of driving

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to take another driving test?

No. Your driving instructor will assess you during your Pass Plus+ sessions. Once they are satisfied that you have reached the required standard, your instructor will complete the necessary paperwork and return it to the DSA.

How long are the Pass Plus+ courses?

Pass Plus+ courses are usually completed in six one hour lessons.

What happens if I need more than the six hours to reach Pass Plus+ standards?

If you do not reach the required standard within the allocated six hours you will need to discuss further pricing with your instructor.

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