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.
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.
Pass Plus+
From 9 November 2009 the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership has agreed to contribute £100 for Pass Plus+ courses. For further information contact Sarah Truckle on 01228 226758 or Jodie Fish on 01228 226705.
We have now secured further funding to enable us to keep the scheme running until April 2011, in order to make sure the scheme does not run out of funding again we have made some changes to the way the scheme will be run.
The Cumbria Road Safety Partnership will be offering a £100 contribution towards the cost of pass plus leaving the rest of the instructors cost to the individual.
Pass Plus+ is specifically aimed at 17-20 year olds and to help us make sure we target this group we are now requesting a photocopy or scanned copy of your driving licence (either full or provisional) as proof of age.
If the Road Awareness Training session is not attended then you will not automatically be put onto the next session unless you contact us to be moved to a future date.
You will be expected to use their voucher within 2 months of the date they attended the RAT training.
You must register yourself on to Pass Plus + and not be registered by your instructor.
Once the training has been completed your ADI will send us the voucher and a photocopy or scanned copy of the DSAs Training Report Form which is filled in on completion of your pass plus.
All this criteria must be met for every individual before we will redeem the voucher.
Please send copy of driving licence to:
Jodie Fish
Safer Roads 4 Cumbria
The Lonsdale Building
The Courts
Carlisle
CA3 8NA
Alternatively, you can email a copy to jodie.fish@cumbriacc.gov.uk
With Pass Plus+ You Will ...
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+?
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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