The Pass Plus course is made up of 6 different modules:
- Town driving
- All-weather driving
- Out of town and rural roads
- Night driving
- Dual carriageways
- Motorways
You must receive a minimum of one hours teaching per module, however where there is no practical elements available (e.g. for night driving module if your lessons are in the morning) you will receive a theory session.
Town driving
- Observation, judgement & awareness
- Eye Contact
- Consideration for vulnerable road users
- Being cautious – but not over-cautious
- Keeping space around your car
- Multi-lane junctions
- Unusual roundabouts
- Trams and bus, cycle and taxi lanes
- Under- and over-passes
All-weather driving
- Rain
- Sleet, snow & ice
- Mist & fog
- Bright sunshine
- Make sure you can see & be seen
- Decide what speed to drive at
- Apply the rules in practice
- The causes of skidding
- Prevention of skids
- Correcting slow speed skids
- Breaking on poor surfaces
- Aquaplaning
Out of town and rural road
- The main differences from town driving
- Observing the road ahead
- Making progress safely
- Bends, hills, uneven roads & dead ground
- Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
- Safe overtaking
- Consideration for pedestrians on roads with no pavements
- Horse riders
- Sharp bends
- Use of the horn
- Farm entrances & buildings
- Slow moving vehicles
- Livestock & wild animals
- Mud & other debris on the road
- Use of passing places
Night driving
- The importance of headlights
- Adjusting to the dark
- Driving at dusk & dawn
- Judging speed & distance
- The correct use of lights & cleanliness of lights
- Dazzle
- Anticipation & awareness of pedestrians, cyclists etc.
- Parking
Dual Carriageways
- Effective observations (use of all mirrors, blind spots, scanning the near, middle and far distance)
- Judgement and planning (safe distances and the two-second rule)
- Joining and leaving dual carriageways – use of slip roads
- Overtaking and lane discipline
- Correct use of speed
Motorways
- 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
- Planning journeys in advance
- Joining & leaving motorways
- Safe speeds in different circumstances
- Effective observation (use of all mirrors, blind spots, scanning the near, middle and far distance)
- Signs, signals & markings
There is no test for this course, you are assessed purely on your ability by your instructor, and given a grade for each module.
This course will enable you to receive a discount on your insurance, with certain insurance companies. You will receive the current list of companies offering a discount from your instructor upon passing the course.