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Pass Plus
Pass Plus Course for Women in Birmingham
Up to now, you have had your driving instructor with you, but as a full driving license holder, you are ready to
drive independently. This can be quite daunting, but if you want to prepare yourself further and save money on your car insurance at the same time, you should consider taking the Pass Plus course.
Statistics show that new drivers aged between 17 and 25 are more likely to have an accident that could result in a serious injury or even death. This is why the Pass Plus Training Scheme was introduced. It allows newly qualified drivers who are inexperienced and want to increase their confidence in order to improve their driving skills under the observation of a driving instructor.
The Pass Plus course is extra training after your driving test. The insurance companies reward you by offering cheaper car insurance, and you benefit by improving your driving skills further. The Pass Plus has been introduced by the DVSA, working together with insurance companies. Your Just Ladies Pass
Plus, the instructor will give you a list of insurance companies that take part in the Pass Plus scheme and could offer you a discount once you have completed the course.
What is Pass Plus?
Pass Plus is a structured advanced driving course that goes beyond the standard driving test syllabus. It is not a test but a development programme focused on real-life driving experience. It covers six key modules that build your confidence on different road types and environments.
Driving in town
In this module, you will be taught how to drive on busy and tricky roads. You will also be taught how to be more aware of hazards like cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. Another thing you will be taught is the importance of keeping up with other traffic and not driving too slow, and how you can use eye contact with other road users, as well as looking at their body language, to help you see and anticipate what the other driver is doing.
Driving in all weather types
In this module, you will be taught how to drive in harsh weather
for example, in heavy rain, thick fog, sleet, or snow. You will also be taught how to deal with your car skidding and how to prevent losing control in the first instance. Your Just Ladies driving instructor will show you where the controls are, like fog lights, wipers, demisters, etc., along with why and when to use them.
Driving on rural roads
Here you will be taught about how to drive on rural roads and the
differences from driving in town. You will also be introduced to hazards that you might not come across in urban driving, like agricultural vehicles, horse riders, and how to use passing places.
Driving at night
In this module, you will be taught how and when to use the correct lighting. You will also be taught the consequences of dazzling other drivers and how to deal with getting dazzled yourself.
Dual carriageways
Here you will be taught how to join and leave a dual carriageway and when you should use a central reservation area.
Motorways
In this module, you will be taught how to drive on faster roads like a motorway. You will be taught about the importance of keeping the correct following distance due to the higher speeds involved, along with the importance of looking and assessing further down the road than on a normal road.
When you have completed the Pass Plus course, there is no test to be taken; you will be assessed by your Just Ladies driving instructor. The only requirement to take the Pass Plus course is a full UK driving license.
Benefits of Pass Plus
Enhanced driving skills and road awareness
Confidence on motorways and dual carriageways
Safer driving in challenging conditions
Reduced insurance premiums with some providers
Better defensive driving techniques
This course gives you the extra experience that many newly qualified drivers need to feel fully confident and in control.
