Lady-Drivers :: The 6 modules of the Pass Plus course

Introduction and Town driving

Driving in town can be daunting: rush hour traffic, complicated junctions and traffic systems... Learn the skills to deal with all these and more. This module begins with an introduction to the course and concentrates on:

• observation, judgement and awareness
• eye contact
• consideration for vulnerable road users
• being cautious but not over cautious, and
• keeping space around your car

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All weather driving

Rain, fog, bright sunshine, snow and ice: find out how to drive safely in all the different weather conditions you'll face on the road. This module is a theory session, put into practice in other modules if the opportunity arises. It covers safe driving in

• rain, sleet and snow
• mist and fog, and
• bright sunshine

And it looks at making sure you see and can be seen, deciding what speed to drive at and applying the rules in practice. The module also covers skidding:

• the causes and how to avoid it
• correcting slow speed skids, and
• braking on poor surfaces

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Rural driving / Driving Out of Town

Country roads can harbour all kinds of hazards, from sharp bends and potholes to farm vehicles and animals in the road. This module is a practical session looking at the main differences between town driving and country driving.

• observing the road ahead
• making progress safely
• bends, hills and uneven roads
• keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, and
• safe overtaking

It places special emphasis on awareness and consideration for:

• pedestrians and horse riders
• sharp bends
• the use of your horn
• farm entrances
• slow moving vehicles or animals, and
• mud on roads

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Night driving

Dealing with dazzle, judging distance and speed, using your lights correctly - these are just some of the areas covered. How to read the road in the dark. There are some useful tips on how to deal with dusk onwards. This is also a practical session which covers:

• the importance of the correct use of headlights
• adjusting to the dark
• driving at dusk and dawn
• judging speed and distance
• the correct use of lights
• dealing with dazzle
• looking for pedestrians, and
• being prepared for cyclists

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Dual carriageway driving

To drive safely on fast, multi-lane roads you'll need all your skills of observation, concentration, anticipation and lane discipline. This practical module takes place on two or three lane carriageways and covers:

• joining and leaving, including right turns from dual carriageways
• effective observation
• the use of mirrors
• blind spots and scanning the road
• judgement and planning
• overtaking, and
• lane discipline

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Motorway Driving

Motorways are like no other roads: learn how to drive on them safely and correctly under expert supervision. This will be a practical session on the motorway. The topics covered include:

• joining and leaving a motorway
• planning a journey in advance
• safe speeds in different circumstances
• effective observation and anticipation
• signs, signals and markings
• lane discipline
• courtesy to other road users
• motorway fatigue - the importance of taking a break, and
• what to do if you breakdown