Pass Plus Courses in Surrey
You've passed your test — now learn to drive properly. Pass Plus builds the skills the test doesn't cover, and could save you hundreds on your first year's insurance.
You've Passed — Now What?
Passing your driving test is brilliant — but it's also just the beginning. The driving test checks whether you can drive safely in a controlled situation over 40 minutes. It doesn't teach you motorways, dual carriageways at speed, driving at night, country lanes or bad weather. That's where Pass Plus comes in.
Statistics consistently show that newly qualified drivers are most at risk in their first 12 months on the road. Pass Plus exists specifically to close that gap — giving you real experience of the situations that catch new drivers out.
Ross has been delivering Pass Plus courses in Surrey for over 10 years. It's not a tick-box exercise — it's a proper course covering six modules, and you need to reach the required standard in every one. There's no exam at the end, but there's also no coasting through it.
💷 Pass Plus Pricing
- ✓Full course from £285
- ✓Minimum 6 hours of practical driving
- ✓Weekday rate: £47.50/hr
- ✓Weekend rate: £50/hr
- ✓DVSA Pass Plus certificate provided
- ✓No test at the end — continuous assessment
- ✓Available across Kingston, Surrey and surrounding areas
6 Modules — No Test at the End
Pass Plus covers six modules of practical driving. You need to reach the required standard in every module — it's continuous assessment throughout, not a final exam.
Driving in Town
Complex junctions, pedestrians crossing without looking, cyclists, buses pulling out, box junctions, bus lanes. Town driving done properly, not just surviving it.
All Weather Driving
Rain, fog, ice, reduced visibility — how your braking distances change, how your visibility changes, and how to adapt before something goes wrong rather than after.
Rural Roads
Country lanes, hidden bends, farm vehicles, horses, pedestrians with nowhere to go. Rural roads account for more fatal accidents than any other road type in the UK.
Night Driving
Reduced visibility, reading the road ahead with headlights, meeting oncoming full-beam, tiredness awareness. Completely different from daytime and not covered in standard lessons.
Dual Carriageways
Joining from slip roads, overtaking safely, lane discipline at higher speeds, knowing when not to overtake. The kind of driving that exposes gaps in a newly qualified driver quickly.
Motorway Driving
Merging onto motorways, smart motorways, contraflows, motorway service stations, sustained driving at 70mph. New drivers often haven't seen a motorway until they're alone on one.
Pass Plus — Your Questions Answered
Is Pass Plus actually worth it?
For most newly qualified drivers, yes — for two reasons. First, the insurance discount often covers the cost of the course within the first year, so you're essentially getting the training for free. Second, the skills you learn genuinely make you a safer, more confident driver. New drivers are statistically most at risk in their first 12 months, and Pass Plus directly addresses the situations that cause those accidents.
Which insurance companies give a discount for Pass Plus?
Not all insurers offer a Pass Plus discount — the scheme is voluntary. The ones most commonly offering discounts include Aviva, Direct Line, and various others. The key is to mention Pass Plus when getting every quote, and specifically ask if they offer a discount. Always get quotes with and without mentioning it so you can see the actual saving.
How long after passing my test should I do Pass Plus?
The sooner the better, genuinely. The skills are most useful right at the start of your solo driving when you're most vulnerable. Many people book it within a few weeks of passing. There's no official time limit, but doing it a year later when you've already been through a winter of night driving slightly misses the point.
Is there a test at the end of Pass Plus?
No — that's one of the things that makes Pass Plus accessible. It's continuous assessment throughout the course. Ross assesses your driving across all six modules and needs to be satisfied you've reached the required standard. If he's not, you'll do more time on that module before he signs it off. The certificate is only issued when the standard is genuinely met.
Can I do Pass Plus if I passed my test a long time ago?
Technically yes — there's no official time limit. In practice it's designed for newly qualified drivers, and most insurance discounts are aimed at drivers in their first year or two. If you've been driving for several years and want to improve, a refresher course might be more suitable — call Ross for a chat about what would actually help you most.
Does Pass Plus cover motorway driving?
Yes — motorway driving is one of the six modules and often the one people are most nervous about. Ross will take you onto the motorway, talk you through merging, lane discipline and motorway-specific hazards, and you'll do sustained driving at motorway speeds in a dual-control car with an experienced instructor beside you. Most people find it far less scary than they expected.
How many sessions does Pass Plus take?
The minimum is 6 hours of practical driving. Some people do it across two or three sessions, others prefer to spread it over a few weeks. Ross will work around what suits you — there's no rush and the flexibility is part of the point. Just contact him and you'll sort out a schedule that works.
Do I use my own car or Ross's?
Ross's car — a dual-control manual. This means he can step in if needed, which is particularly important on motorways and higher-speed roads where you're driving in situations you haven't experienced before. The dual-control element is what makes it genuinely safe to tackle those routes as a newly qualified driver.
Ready to Become a Properly Confident Driver?
Call or WhatsApp Ross — available 7 days a week across Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and surrounding areas
