Pass Plus
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1. Overview
Pass Plus is a practical training course that takes at least 6 hours and is for drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely.
It can be taken at any time although it should be most useful to new drivers in the year after passing their test.
You’ll need a Pass Plus registered approved driving instructor (ADI) to teach you.
It may help you get a car insurance discount if you successfully complete the course.
2. Booking Pass Plus
You need to book Pass Plus with an approved driving instructor (ADI) who is registered with Pass Plus.
You can contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to check if an instructor is registered with Pass Plus. You’ll need their name and ADI number.
DVSA Pass Plus team
passplus@dvsa.gov.uk
Fees
Pass Plus fees depend on where you live, the instructor or driving school and how long your training takes.
Some local councils can offer discounts off the full Pass Plus training costs.
3. Local councils offering discounts
Some local councils can offer discounts off the full Pass Plus training costs
Contact your borough, town, city or county council if they are listed to see if they can help you with the cost of your training.
You must live in the council’s area to be eligible for the discount.
North-west
Cumbria
www.crsp.co.uk
chris.broadbent@cumbria.gov.uk
Telephone: 01228 221751
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South-east
Hampshire County Council
www.hants.gov.uk/roadsafety
road.safety@hants.gov.uk
Telephone: 01962 846 100
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South-west
Wiltshire Council
roadsafetydriving@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 713 700
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Scotland
Argyll and Bute Council
road.safety@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone: 01546 604 182
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Fife Council
roadsafety.education@fife.gov.uk
Telephone: 0345 155 5555 extension 402057
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Inverclyde Council
community.safety@inverclyde.gov.uk
Telephone: 01475 717 171
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South Lanarkshire Council
colin.smith@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01698 453 757
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Wales
All local councils in Wales offer discounted Pass Plus courses. Go to Pass Plus Cymru for more information.
4. How Pass Plus training works
Pass Plus training takes at least 6 hours. It has 6 modules, covering driving:
- in town
- in all weathers
- on rural roads
- at night
- on dual carriageways
- on motorways
All modules should be practical sessions, although local conditions may mean some are theory based. You’ll normally spend at least 5.5 hours driving.
You will not take a test but you’ll be assessed throughout the course. To pass you’ll have to reach the required standard in all modules.
Contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Pass Plus team for more information.
DVSA Pass Plus team
passplus@dvsa.gov.uk
5. Apply for a Pass Plus certificate
You must apply for your own Pass Plus certificate if you want one.
You need a certificate if you want a discount on your car insurance.
You’ll get a training report form from your instructor when you’ve reached the required standard in all modules. You and your instructor must sign the form.
Send the signed form to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). You’ll be sent a certificate by post.
Pass Plus
DVSA
1 Unity Square
Nottingham
NG2 1AY
You should receive your certificate within 2 weeks. If you do not, contact the DVSA Pass Plus team and include the name of your driving instructor.
DVSA Pass Plus team
passplus@dvsa.gov.uk
6. Car insurance discounts
Once you’ve completed Pass Plus you may be able to get a car insurance discount. You’ll need your Pass Plus certificate.
Check with insurers that you can still get a discount if you passed your practical driving test more than a year ago.
The amount of discount depends on the insurance company. Not all insurers offer Pass Plus discounts.
You might be able to put the discount on hold for up to 2 years if you do not have a car at the moment - check with the insurance company first.