PASS PLUS
Pass Plus is a practical training course that takes a minimum of 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.
The rate for a Pass Plus course is £40 per hour
There are 6 Module's that you will need to cover to complete the course
Module 1: Introduction (Part 1)
Why the course was introduced
What the course aims to do
The challenge of safe, positive driving
The importance of driver attitude
the skills and knowledge to be covered by the course
Module 1: Town Driving (Part 2)
Observation, judgement and awareness
Eye contact
Consideration for vulnerable road users
Being cautious - but not over-cautious
Keeping space around your car
You will be given advice about features of town driving such as
Multi-lane junctions
Unusual roundabouts
Trams and bus, cycle and taxi lanes
Under and over passes
Module 2: All Weather Driving
Rain
Sleet, snow and ice
Mist and fog
Bright sunshine
You will need to
Make sure that you can see and be seen
Decide what speed to drive at
Apply the rules in practice
You will also look at skidding
The causes of skidding
Prevention of skids
Correcting slow-speed skids
Breaking on poor surfaces
Aquaplaning
Module 3: Out Of Town Driving & Rural Roads
This session will cover
The main difference from town driving
Observing the road ahead
Making progress safely
Bends, hills, uneven roads and dead ground
Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
Safe overtaking
With special emphasis on
Consideration for pedestrians on roads with no pavement
Horse riders
Sharp bends
Use of the horn
Farm entrances and buildings
Slow moving vehicles
Livestock and wild animals
Mud and other debris on the road
Use of passing places
Module 4: Night Driving
The importance of headlights
Adjusting to the dark
Driving at dusk and dawn
Judging speed and distance
The correct use of lights and cleanliness of lights
Dazzle
Anticipation and awareness of pedestrians, cyclists etc
Parking
Module 5: Dual Carriageways
Effective observation
Judgement and planning
Joining and leaving dual carriageways
Overtaking and lane discipline
Correct use of speed
Module 6: Motorways
Planning journeys in advance
Joining and leaving motorways
Safe speeds in different circumstances
Effective observation
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
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. All Cancellations MUST be made at least 48 hours in advance. All cancellations and no shows will be charged at the current hourly rate.
2. Due to the constant requirement for driving lessons, we work on a 3 Strike system. If you cancel your lesson 3 times your space will be allocated to a new student.
3. All lessons will be payable in advance. On your induction lesson, payment will be collected for this lesson and the next lesson which will be arranged after completion of your induction. At the end of a lesson, you are required to pay for the following lesson, no lesson will go ahead if payment for that lesson has not been made previously. No credit will be given. If you cancel within the 48-hour notice period we will use the advance payment to cover this there for you are required to pay the sum of 2 lessons at least 3 days in advance of your next lesson or that lesson will not go ahead. Any outstanding balance at the time if you no longer require lessons will be paid back to you in full.
4. The drive school reserves the right to withhold its cars if, in the opinion of the instructor, the pupil has not reached the required standard for a driving test.
5. The Driving School cannot be held responsible for electrical or mechanical faults occurring during a lesson or test
6. Fitness to drive - It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure they are fit to drive. The driver must ensure they do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Be aware that some prescription and over the counter medicines can cause drowsiness. Should you turn up for your lesson and you are deemed unfit to drive by the instructor you will be charged for that lesson.
7. Should you allow your picture to be taken after your practical test Coffey’s School of Motoring will assume permission is given to use the picture within its online advertising content and website.