If you are thinking of taking a Pass Plus course, firstly, congratulations on passing your driving test!
It is likely you may not feel fully prepared to take to the roads on your own just yet. This is a natural reaction, after all, every bit of driving experience you have to date has come with an instructor by your side to offer advice on the challenges you face on the roads.
If you’re wondering whether Pass Plus lessons are worth it, this guide will explain:
- What Pass Plus actually involves
- Who it’s best suited for
- Whether it helps with insurance
- And whether it’s worth the investment
What Is Pass Plus?
Pass Plus is a practical training course designed for newly qualified drivers.
It builds on the skills you learned during your driving lessons and focuses on areas that many learners don’t get extensive experience in before passing their test.
The course includes six modules:
- Driving in town – Focuses on hazard awareness in busy environments — complex junctions, pedestrians, cyclists, and heavy traffic.
- All-weather driving – Covers techniques for driving safely in rain, fog, ice, snow, and poor visibility conditions.
- Driving on rural roads – Teaches safe positioning and speed control on narrow country lanes, sharp bends, and roads with limited visibility.
- Night driving – Develops confidence driving in the dark, including the correct use of headlights and managing glare from other vehicles.
- Dual carriageways – Builds experience joining, leaving and overtaking safely at higher speeds.
- Motorway driving – Focuses on lane discipline, joining and exiting motorways, and maintaining safe distances at speed.
There’s no formal test at the end. Instead, you’re continuously assessed throughout the course by a qualified instructor.
How Long Does Pass Plus Take?
Pass Plus is a minimum 6-hour course, usually completed over one or two sessions.
Because it’s practical and tailored to your experience level, your instructor will focus on areas where you need the most development.
Does Pass Plus Reduce Insurance?
One of the biggest reasons people consider Pass Plus is for potential insurance savings.
However, it’s important to be clear: Insurance discounts are not guaranteed.
Some insurers may offer a discount for completing Pass Plus, but many no longer do, or the discount may be minimal. Policies vary significantly between providers.
If you’re considering Pass Plus purely to reduce insurance costs, it’s worth checking with insurers first to see whether it would make a difference to your premium.
For most drivers, the main benefit of Pass Plus is improved confidence and experience, not guaranteed cheaper insurance.
Who Is Pass Plus Best For?
Pass Plus is particularly useful for:
- New drivers who passed quickly and want more experience
- Drivers who didn’t cover motorway driving during lessons
- Nervous drivers looking to build confidence
- Those who want extra supervised experience in challenging conditions
Statistically, new drivers are at greater risk during their first year on the road. Extra experience in rural, motorway and all-weather conditions can help bridge that gap between passing your test and driving independently.
Is Pass Plus the Same as Advanced Driving?
No — Pass Plus is not an advanced driving qualification. It’s designed as an extension of your standard driving lessons, focusing on confidence, awareness and practical experience in varied conditions.
Advanced driving courses (such as IAM or RoSPA) go further and are typically aimed at more experienced drivers looking to significantly develop high-level driving skills.
Pass Plus is about building solid foundations early.
How Much Does Pass Plus Cost?
With Bill Plant Driving School, Pass Plus lessons start from £34 per hour, with a minimum of six hours required.
Prices may vary depending on location and instructor availability.
For an accurate quote, you can contact the team directly or request a callback via the Pass Plus page.
Why Take Pass Plus with Bill Plant?
When you choose Bill Plant Driving School, you benefit from:
- DVSA-qualified instructors
- Manual and automatic tuition options
- Modern, dual-controlled vehicles
- Award-winning national driving school standards
- Nationwide availability (subject to instructor coverage)
We tailor the course to your experience level so you gain meaningful, real-world driving confidence.
So, Is Pass Plus Worth It?
Pass Plus is worth it if:
- You want more supervised experience before driving independently
- You didn’t cover motorway or night driving in depth
- You want to feel more confident in different conditions
It may not be worth it if:
- You’re only taking it for insurance savings
- You already feel fully confident driving independently in all road types
Ultimately, Pass Plus isn’t about passing another test; it’s about becoming a safer, more confident driver during your first year on the road.
Ready to Build Your Confidence?
If you’ve recently passed your test and want extra experience with professional guidance, Pass Plus could be the perfect next step.
To enquire about a Pass Plus Driving Course in your area, please email us at [email protected].
Finally, if you don’t want to complete a full pass plus driving course and would prefer targeted help on one area of driving, ask your Bill Plant Driving Instructor for a small number of refresher driving lessons on that specific area instead.