Anyone who is looking for a way to lower a motor insurance quote can do worse than taking an advanced driving course. One such course is the Pass Plus scheme which is aimed at making new drivers become better drivers. To join the Pass Plus scheme finding an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) to do the training will be the first thing needed. An Approved Driving Instructor will help complete all six of the training sections needed to pass the course. The Pass Plus scheme is an established training course aimed at new drivers. It was designed by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) with expert input from driving instructors and insurers.

Statistics clearly show that a new driver is much more likely to be involved in an accident during the first two years after passing their test, due in some part to lack of driving experience. This is where Pass Plus comes in; it will build the new driver’s skill and knowledge. It will teach how to anticipate whilst driving, plan for and deal with different hazards, helping the pupil to become a more confident driver. It is possible to take a Pass Plus course at any time, but its main function is firmly aimed at all new drivers in the first 12 months after passing the driving test.

The Pass Plus scheme has six areas where experience will be offered. The six areas are motorways, duel carriageways, driving at night, experience on rural roads, driving in town where traffic is increased and finally driving in different weather conditions. The course will take around six hours but can take a little bit longer if the instructor deems it necessary.

The Pass Plus scheme is a practical course and all six sections should be practical sessions. However, the time of year along with weather conditions could mean that some of the six areas will need to be given as a theory session. For example a theory session may need to be given on motorway driving in some rural areas. More often than not all but 30 minutes should be spent in the car. No test at the end of the course will be required because a continual assessment will be done during each of the six sections. The instructor will have been completing a training report form during each part of the scheme which will need signing and dating when the required standard is reached in each section. To pass the whole course a satisfactory standard will need to be reached in all the course sections.

On successfully completing the training course a Pass Plus certificate is issued which will help the owner claim a discount on a motor insurance quote. Getting a Pass Plus certificate does not mean the learning ends. Consider working towards passing an Advanced Driving Test. Because passing this test would take the driving skills to a much higher level, and also provide further financial benefits. Apart from the obvious benefit of taking the advanced driving test there are other reasons to consider an advanced test. Car insurance companies will often offer a reduced premium to those who have passed this test and it is also possible to reduce the maintenance costs because being a better driver should mean that less wear and tear is caused to the vehicle. Passing the Advanced Driving Test is not easy, but if the right guidance and instruction is given, it is a worthy addition to anyone’s driving CV.