Pass Plus
Pass Plus is a nationally-recognised course for newly-qualified drivers, designed to build experience and confidence in situations the practical test doesn't fully cover. Active Drive offers Pass Plus training alongside our standard lessons.
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What it covers
Pass Plus is structured around six modules, each targeting a situation the practical test doesn't cover in real depth: town driving in heavier traffic, all-weather driving in rain, wind and poor visibility, night driving with the extra judgement it demands, rural roads with their own hazards — blind bends, livestock, unmarked junctions — dual carriageways, and motorways. Between them, that's a minimum of six hours' training, though your instructor will spend longer on whichever module you're genuinely less confident in rather than moving through each one on a fixed clock.
Who Pass Plus is for
Most people who book it are newly-qualified drivers in the first few weeks or months after passing — exactly the point where motorway driving, night driving and bad weather are still unfamiliar because the practical test rarely covers them directly. It's just as useful if you're about to start commuting somewhere new, moving to an area with a lot of dual carriageway or motorway driving, or you simply want more supervised practice before you're relying entirely on your own judgement. If it's specifically motorway confidence you're after, our dedicated motorway lessons cover that in more depth.
How it works
Pass Plus isn't an exam — there's no pass or fail, and no examiner. It runs the same way your driving lessons did: one-to-one with an Active Drive instructor, in a dual-controlled car, working through each module until your instructor is satisfied you've reached a good standard. Once all six are covered, the DVSA issues a Pass Plus certificate. Because there's no test pressure involved, it tends to feel more like continuing your training than sitting another assessment.
Why it's worth doing
Some insurers offer a discount to Pass Plus holders — it varies by provider, so it's worth checking with yours rather than assuming it applies, and it shouldn't be the only reason you take the course. What it reliably gives you is supervised practice in situations, like motorway driving or night driving, that most newly-qualified drivers haven't faced alone before — with an instructor there to talk you through it rather than working it out under pressure the first time it happens for real.
Book your Pass Plus course
Ask your Active Drive instructor about adding Pass Plus to your training, or get in touch to arrange it separately once you've passed your test. See our prices page for current rates, or call to check availability in your area.
Available across our coverage area
Pass Plus runs with the same instructor who covers your regular lessons, across 10 areas including Birmingham, Walsall and West Bromwich. See every area we cover, or find your instructor's local coverage on our instructors page.
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Pass Plus FAQ
Is there a test at the end of Pass Plus?
No — Pass Plus is training, not an exam. There's no pass/fail. Your instructor confirms you've reached a satisfactory standard across all six modules, and the DVSA issues a certificate once that's done.
How soon after passing my test can I start?
Straight away — there's no minimum wait. Many newly-qualified drivers book it for the weeks right after their test, while motorway and night driving are still unfamiliar.
Do I need my own car?
No — Pass Plus runs in the same dual-controlled Active Drive car you learned in, with an instructor alongside you throughout.
Will it definitely get me a cheaper insurance quote?
Not guaranteed — it depends entirely on your insurer. Some offer a genuine discount for Pass Plus holders, others don't factor it in at all, so it's worth checking with yours before you rely on it as a saving.