Newly qualified drivers are much more vulnerable than they realise. Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident within their first two years of driving than at any other time in their driving career.
                     
For example:

• two young people under 25 die every day in crashes in great Britain
• in their first year of driving,one driver in five is involved in a crash

It’s not just about age-newly qualified drivers are a higher than average risk whatever their age.

Most drivers become safer by driving more miles and by experiencing a wider variety of driving situations. However, it is not enough just to let new drivers learn by experience. To often they learn the hard way.

The aim of pass plus is to enable the new driver to:

• develop their existing skills
• acquire the new skills and knowledge that makes up positive driving
• further develop anticipation skills,plan for and deal with hazards safely
• understand how to reduce their risk of having a crash
• maintain a courteous and considerate attitude to other road users

If a new driver feels nervous about driving on their own, Pass Plus can also help boost their confidence.

Pass plus is a six module course consisting of a minimum of six hours of training.the six modules are:

Module 1: town driving
Module 2: all weather driving
Module 3: out of town driving & rural roads
Module 4: night driving
Module 5: dual carriageways
Module 6: motorways

New drivers who participate in the Pass Plus scheme can also expect a substantial discount on there car insurance through participating insurers. A list of insurance company’s 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
PRIVELAGE - 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

Other insurers not identified above may still offer some discounts to those who successfully complete a pass plus course.we therefore recommend that you check with insurers on the availability of a pass plus discount