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Pass Plus Cymru at Cwmbran Fire Station
Over 200 young drivers in Gwent have committed themselves to becoming better drivers by taking part in the increasingly popular post-test training course, Pass Plus Cymru.
The course comprises two parts, commencing with an interactive discussion session held on a weekday evening at a local fire station. An approved Driving Instructor and the local Road Safety Officer lead the session, with invaluable input from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Participants also have the opportunity to discover exactly what is kept inside the lockers of a fire appliance.
The second part consists of eight hours driving tuition with an Approved Driving Instructor, and focuses on driving on the motorway, night driving, coping with busy towns and cities, how to tackle rural roads safely and thinking ahead.
The cost of all this additional training is just £20. The benefits include:
• better driving skills
• less chance of a collision or injuring yourself, friends and other road users
• more chance of lower insurance premiums
Pass Plus Cymru courses take place in various locations throughout Gwent at least twice every month, with upcoming courses in Cwmbran on 3 April, and Caerphilly on 16 April. For more information and to book onto a course near you contact Dragon Driver on 0845 050 4255 or log onto www.dragondriver.com and click on the Pass Plus Cymru logo.
Pass Plus Cymru is supported by the Driving Standards Agency and funded by the Welsh Assembly Government through Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Newport City Council and Torfaen County Borough Council. The scheme is administered on behalf of the Local Authorities by Capita Symonds’ Road Safety Team.