Hall Driving School

(Driving lessons in Scarborough)

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), with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry, helps you ……

gain valuable driving experience safely
you will be taught how to deal with a wide range of road and traffic situations, many of which you probably won't have faced before.
build on your existing skills and knowledge
it can take years to become a skilled driver. PASS PLUS helps get you there by speeding up the learning process under expert tuition.
reduce your risk of being in a road crash
the course will help boost your awareness of all kinds of hazards and help you learn how to anticipate, plan for and deal with them safely.
save money on car insurance premiums
once you’ve successfully completed the course you will usually qualify for a car insurance discount. You should check which insurance companies offer the best discount for your particular requirements but you may even find that you recover the cost of your training and more! When I last checked on-line (31st July 2008) for a quote with www.insurancewide.com (a company offering ‘Pass Plus’ discounts), the difference with and without ‘Pass Plus’ training was somewhere between £311 and £448. More than enough to cover the cost of the training and quite a lot left after that!
boost your confidence
if you feel nervous driving on your own, the PASS PLUS training can help you become more confident on the roads.

PASS PLUS 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 month of passing your test.
There is NO TEST at the end of it – your driving will be continually assessed and you must successfully complete all the modules in the course to an achieved or exceeded standard:
‘Achieved’ – successfully reached the standard required for each of the competencies.
‘Exceeded’ – the required standard was exceeded for each of the competencies.

In exceptional circumstances, if a module can't be done on the road it will be covered in a theory session. The highest level you can reach is 'achieved' as you've not been able to demonstrate the relevant practical skills. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a car at the moment, you may be able to defer the discount for up to two years. Again, check with your insurance company. If you passed your test more than a year ago you should check that you’ll be eligible for the discounts on offer from your insurance company before you take the course.

Click HERE to view the D.S.A.’s guide to Pass Plus on ‘Youtube’

Please contact me for further information or to book a course.