PASS PLUS   Pass Plus is a training scheme for new drivers.  It's much more than just a few extra lessons.  This specially designed course by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) consists of six practical modules which 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 months of passing your test.   Pass Plus consists of six modules, as follows:   Module 1: Town Driving An introduction to the course and concentrates on :   observation judgement and awareness eye contact consideration for vulnerable road users being cautious but not overly so keeping space around your car Module 2: All Weather Driving   Safe driving in   rain, sleet and snow mist and fog bright sunshine   Module 3: Out of Town Driving and Rural Roads A practical session looking at the main differences between town driving and country driving Are you ready to mix it with wildlife and farm vehicles?    making progress safely bends, hills and uneven roads keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead safe overtaking It places special emphasis on awareness and consideration for:   pedestrians and horse riders sharp bends the use of your horn farm entrances slow moving vehicles or animals mud on roads Module 4: Night Driving How to read the road in the dark.  There are some useful tips on how to drive safely, from dusk to darkness.   A practical session which covers : the importance of the correct use of headlights adjusting to the dark driving at dusk and dawn judging speed and distance the correct use of lights dealing with dazzle looking for pedestrians being prepared for cyclists Module 5: Dual Carriageways Safe driving on dual carriageways, the related increase in speed - don't race, but don't be a slow coach either or you may incur the wrath of other drivers.   A practical module which takes place on two or three lane carriageways and covers :   joining and leaving, including right turns from dual carriageways effective observation the use of mirrors blind spots and scanning the road judgement and planning overtaking lane discipline Module 6:  Motorways   A practical session on motorway driving and will involve at least 30 minutes of motorway driving.  Motorway driving places greater demands on a driver's skills, observation, anticipation, planning and concentration. The topics covered include :   joining and leaving a motorway planning a journey in advance safe speeds in different circumstances effective observation and anticipation signs, signals and markings lane discipline courtesy to other road users motorway fatigue - the importance of taking a break what to do if you breakdown   The price of this course is 130 pounds(based on full 6 modules taken same day) which includes a minimum of six hours driving.   Why take a Pass Plus course?   Pass Plus gives you valuable extra experience and helps you learn positive driving skills that would otherwise take a long time to acquire.  You will be a safer and better driver.   As a new driver, you are more likely to have an accident in the first year than at any other time in your motoring career.  This is a statistically proven fact.  Lack of experience means that you can take as much as TWO SECONDS longer to react than a more experienced motorist.  Young new drivers are especially vulnerable - they account for only 10% of qualified drivers, but are involved in 20% of road traffic accidents in which someone is injured.   Newly qualified drivers are much more vulnerable than they realise, illustrated by the following facts:   In the UK, two young people under the age of 25 die every day in road traffic accidents  In their first twelve months of driving, one driver in every five is involved in a car crash However, it is not just about age.  ALL newly qualified drivers are at a higher than average risk, irrespective of their age.  Most drivers become safer with experience, by driving more miles and experiencing a wider variety of driving situations.  Too often, they learn the hard way and that is why pass plus is highly recommended.  It will teach you to:   Develop your driving skills Acquire the new skills and knowledge that are essential for positive, safe and defensive driving Further develop your observation and anticipation skills to enable you to take account of and deal with hazards safely Understand how to reduce your risk of having a crash Maintain a courteous and considerate attitude to other road users Boost and develop the confidence to drive on your own   And, of course, new drivers who participate in the Pass Plus scheme can also expect a substantial discount on their car insurance through participating insurance companies.  A list of insurance companies who participate in the scheme are below.   AA INSURANCE - 0800 294 1200 ADRIAN FLUX INSURANCE SERVICES - 0800 505 3000 BSM INSURANCE - 0845 276 7676 CHURCHILL INSURANCE - 0800 505 3000 CO-OPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY - 0161 832 8686 DIRECT LINE - 0845 246 8888 ZURICH (EAGLE STAR) - 0800 333 800 NORWICH UNION - 0800 888 111 PRIVELEGE - 0870 243 5555 PROVIDENT INSURANCE PLC - 01422 331 166 ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE - 0207 588 2345 TESCO MOTOR INSURANCE - 0845 300 4400 SWINTON - 0800 409 6551 QUINN DIRECT INSURANCE SERVICES - 0800 587 8000 ENDSLEIGH - 0800 028 3571   This list is by no means exhaustive and there will be other insurers not listed above who will offer some discounts to those who successfully complete a Pass Plus course. AA Driver Training therefore recommends that you check with insurers on the availability of a Pass Plus discount.