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Pass Plus Cymru - Young Driver's Improvment Scheme
Cardiff Council’s Road Safety Team in conjunction with Road Safety Wales, MAC Driver Training and other local authorities across Wales are promoting the "Pass Plus Cymru", scheme until March 2011.
The project is aimed at young drivers who have recently passed their test and aims to help them improve driving skills, gain extra experience, and obtain a discount on their car insurance.
The project will run until March 2011 and requires young drivers to attend a three hour theory session, which is conducted at the new Road Safety Centre, Maindy (See map below) on a Saturday morning followed by an eight hour `on-the-road in-car’ session (split between two drivers) with a Pass Plus-registered Approved Driving Instructor.
The Pass Plus scheme comprises of six specially designed modules which cover:
- Driving around town
- Driving out of town
- Driving in all weathers
- Driving at night
- Driving on dual carriageways
- Driving on motorways
Also covered is defensive driving, hazard awareness, concentration, speed, drugs and drink driving, safe attitudes and behaviour.
Because the participants will be trained by a professional driving instructor, they’ll gain valuable extra experience and motoring skills that would otherwise take a longer time to acquire.
All the young drivers who take part will have the opportunity to improve their driving skills on this enhanced Pass Plus scheme, which is also supported by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Why should young drivers consider Pass Plus Cymru?
As well as reducing the risk of your being involved in a road crash, the scheme will enable you to gain valuable experience and skills. Upon completion of the course each candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Achievement as well as the Pass Plus Certificate. The cost of the course, which has been accredited by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), is just £20, a significant discount from the normal cost of between £120 and £150
Course dates until March 2011
April 3rd, May 8th, June 5th, July 10th, August 14th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th, January 15th 2011, February 5th and March 5th.
To be eligible for the course you must be: Aged between 17-24, hold a full driving licence and live in Wales
To obtain further details or register on-line, visit the website address below or alternatively phone 0845 050 4255 to make a booking.
