Pass plus is designed by the dsa for the inexperienced driver. Did you know that 1 in 5 new drivers have a
accident in their first year and in general are more likely to have a accident in their first 2 years of driving than at any
other time in their driving career.
That's why pass plus was created to give new motorists more skills and knowledge to help them in all driving situations.
Pass plus is made up of six modules :- Town driving:- The first module in the course begins with a introduction to pass plus aims. The second part of this module is a practical session covering town driving you will concentrate on :- Obersvation,judgement awareness Eye contact Consideration for vulnerable road users Being cautious but not over cautious Keeping space around your car All whether driving:- As much of this module as possible will be covered as practical training. You will focus on correct speed, safe stopping distance, plus seeing and be seen in :- Rain sleet snow and ice ,mist and fog ,bright sunshine. You will also look at skidding What causes them, How to prevent them, correcting low speed skids, braking on poor surfaces, aquaplaning. Driving out of town:-This module taken on country roads it will look at the differences between town driving and country driving which will include:- Observing the road ahead, making progress safely, bends,hills, uneven roads and dead ground, keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, safe overtaking. It focuses on being aware and showing consideration for:- Pedestrians, horse riders and animals in the road, farm entrances, slow moving vehicles, Appropriate use of the horn, coping with mud and debris in the road. Night driving :-This module covers aspects of driving in the dark also at dawn and dusk. The importance of the correct use of headlights,adjusting to the dark, adjusting to the dark, judging speed and distance, the correct use of headlights and keeping them clean, dealing with dazzle, road users who can be hard to see, parking issues. Dual carriageways:-Are multi lane high speed roads when carriageways are separated by a central reservation they demand particular skills including:- Effective observation,using your mirrors, checking blind spots, judgement and planning ahead, the need for safe separation distance, joining and leaving a dual carriageway, overtaking and lane discipline,the correct use of speed. Motorways:-Like dual carriageways but with extra lanes to deal with and more hazards:- Planning your journey,joining and leaving the motorway,using slip roads,safe speeds in differing circumstances, effective observation all around your vehicle,signs signals and markings,overtaking and lane discipline, courtesy to other road users, motorway fatigue, breakdown procedures, use of lights, including hazard warning lights, debris on the carriageway, crosswinds. |