Capita Symonds Road Safety team in conjunction with Road Safety Wales, MAC Driver Training and local authorities across Wales are promoting a major new project called Pass Plus Cymru.
The project is aimed at young drivers who´ve 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 initially run from July 2006 until March 2007 and will require young drivers to attend a three hour theory session 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:
Also covered are 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 positive motoring skills that would otherwise take a long 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.
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 £40, a significant discount from the normal cost of between £120 and £150
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. www.dragondriver.com