Pass Plus
The Pass Plus scheme has been designed to develop the skills of the newly passed driver (you do not have to be 17 to take a pass plus course but make sure you check with your insurers to see if you are eligible for discounts) The aim of the course is to develop and improve your driving skills and make you a safer driver. The Pass Plus scheme was developed because, as a new driver, you are much more likely to have a crash within your first 2 years of driving than at any other time during your driving career. Even though you have passed your test you will still lack experience in certain areas of driving. For example, if you live in Cornwall and have learnt to drive in Cornwall there are no motorways. Pass Plus will give you experience in all the areas the standard driving test does not cover.
What is involved in a Pass Plus course?
The Pass Plus course is split into 6 modules - The first module is split into 2 parts - The "Introduction" followed by "Town driving". Module 2 is "All weather driving". Module 3 is "Out of town driving and rural roads". Module 4 is "Night driving". Module 5 is "Dual carriageways" and Module 6 is "Motorways". There are 2 levels of achievement on Pass Plus - Achieved or exceeded. If you reach the "Achieved" level on all modules you have passed!
How long is a Pass Plus course?
The minimum time for a Pass Plus course is 6 hours. However, it may take longer than this to complete all of the modules. If it does take a little longer to complete you will not be charged any more than the set course fee of £150. The course can be completed in a minimum of two seperate sessions but can be done over a longer period if neccesary.
How Much will the Pass Plus course cost?
Taking your Pass Plus course with Clarkes Driving School will cost £150. There are no hidden fees or costs, £150 from start to finish regardless of wether the course takes you 6 hours to complete or 10 hours!
Dont forget that generous discounts are usually available from participating insurers for people who have completed Pass Plus courses. See www.passplus.org.uk or ring 01159366504 for an up to date list of insurance companies that support the Pass Plus scheme. As a further incentive, Cornwall Council will reimburse half of the cost of the course. Combine this with the insurance discount you could recieve and the Pass Plus course will SAVE you money, rather than COST you money!
Below is a list of participating insurers who may offer discounts upon completing a Pass Plus course -
- AA insurance - 0800 2941200
- Adrian Flux - 0800 5053000
- BSM - 0845 2767676
- Churchill - 0800 200300
- Co op insurance - 0161 8328686
- Direct line - 0845 2468888
- Zurich - 0800 333800
- Norwich union - 0800 888111
- Privilege - 0870 2435555
- Provident insurance - 01422 331166
- Royal and sun alliance - 0207 5882345
- Tesco motor insurers - 0845 3004400
- Swinton - 0800 4096551
- Quinn direct - 0800 5878000
- Endsleigh - 0800 0283571
Is there a test at the end?
No! There is no test to worry about at the end of the course.Instead you will be assessed throughout. You must cover all the modules and reach at least "Achieved" standard in each one to complete the course. Once the course is completed you will recieve a certificate which can then be sent to the insurance company and Cornwall Council to claim your discounts and partial course fee reimbursement.
