What happens after you've passed your test?
Awesome!, you’ve got your full licence! Enjoy your new freedom but remember that passing your driving test doesn’t mean you know everything: it’s the first step in learning to be a skilled driver. You’ll keep learning as long as you’re driving.
Now that you’re on the road on your own, be careful you don’t slip into bad habits. The way you’ve been taught to drive is the safest way to drive.
It’s a fact that new drivers are most likely to be involved in incidents on the road, so make sure you follow the safety code for new drivers on GOV.UK. It’s designed to help keep you safe after you pass your test.
Motorway driving
Although you’ll have learned about driving on a motorway, as a learner driver you won’t have been able to try motorway driving for real.
Use the Driver Knowledge Centre to find out more about motorway driving,
Contact us for a motorway driving lesson so you can get some experience before driving on a motorway on your own.
Weather conditions
You’re also likely to find yourself driving in weather conditions that you haven’t driven in before. Take care when driving in conditions you're not familiar with.
Also available, depending on the weather conditions at the time, adverse weather training. Contact us when required to see if we can provide training.
Keep learning
When you’ve got your full licence, there are advanced driving skills you can start to learn. As well as making you safer as a driver, doing extra training
can give you discounts on car insurance. Scroll down to find more information.
Driving with friends
It’s great being able to drive with your friends, but make sure you keep concentrating on your driving. If your friends want you to do something that could be dangerous, remember that you’re responsible for your driving: if you drive recklessly or carelessly, you could end up with penalty points on your licence or cause a serious crash.
If your passengers are making it difficult for you to drive safely, find somewhere safe to stop. Explain to them why what they’re doing is causing a problem and ask them to help you by behaving properly, or to get out of the car. If you can’t drive safely, don’t carry on with your journey.
Watch the DVSA ‘Out of time’ video for a reminder about how dangerous distractions can be.
Being able to drive makes it easier for you to go out for a drink or to a party with friends. It’s only fair to take it in turns to be the driver, but having that job means it’s your responsibility to make sure you can drive safely – including not drinking any alcohol. A third of drink-drive accidents involve a driver under 25. Find out more about drinking and driving in the Driver Knowledge Centre.
Penalty points
If you get six or more penalty points on your licence within two years of passing your practical test, you’ll lose your licence and you’ll have to reapply
for your provisional licence. You’ll be a learner driver again and you’ll have to retake your theory and practical tests. Find out more about the new drivers rules at
GOV.UK.
Penalty points can be given for all sorts of driving-related offences, such as speeding or driving dangerously. Click here to find out more
Awesome!, you’ve got your full licence! Enjoy your new freedom but remember that passing your driving test doesn’t mean you know everything: it’s the first step in learning to be a skilled driver. You’ll keep learning as long as you’re driving.
Now that you’re on the road on your own, be careful you don’t slip into bad habits. The way you’ve been taught to drive is the safest way to drive.
It’s a fact that new drivers are most likely to be involved in incidents on the road, so make sure you follow the safety code for new drivers on GOV.UK. It’s designed to help keep you safe after you pass your test.
Motorway driving
Although you’ll have learned about driving on a motorway, as a learner driver you won’t have been able to try motorway driving for real.
Use the Driver Knowledge Centre to find out more about motorway driving,
Contact us for a motorway driving lesson so you can get some experience before driving on a motorway on your own.
Weather conditions
You’re also likely to find yourself driving in weather conditions that you haven’t driven in before. Take care when driving in conditions you're not familiar with.
Also available, depending on the weather conditions at the time, adverse weather training. Contact us when required to see if we can provide training.
Keep learning
When you’ve got your full licence, there are advanced driving skills you can start to learn. As well as making you safer as a driver, doing extra training
can give you discounts on car insurance. Scroll down to find more information.
Driving with friends
It’s great being able to drive with your friends, but make sure you keep concentrating on your driving. If your friends want you to do something that could be dangerous, remember that you’re responsible for your driving: if you drive recklessly or carelessly, you could end up with penalty points on your licence or cause a serious crash.
If your passengers are making it difficult for you to drive safely, find somewhere safe to stop. Explain to them why what they’re doing is causing a problem and ask them to help you by behaving properly, or to get out of the car. If you can’t drive safely, don’t carry on with your journey.
Watch the DVSA ‘Out of time’ video for a reminder about how dangerous distractions can be.
Being able to drive makes it easier for you to go out for a drink or to a party with friends. It’s only fair to take it in turns to be the driver, but having that job means it’s your responsibility to make sure you can drive safely – including not drinking any alcohol. A third of drink-drive accidents involve a driver under 25. Find out more about drinking and driving in the Driver Knowledge Centre.
Penalty points
If you get six or more penalty points on your licence within two years of passing your practical test, you’ll lose your licence and you’ll have to reapply
for your provisional licence. You’ll be a learner driver again and you’ll have to retake your theory and practical tests. Find out more about the new drivers rules at
GOV.UK.
Penalty points can be given for all sorts of driving-related offences, such as speeding or driving dangerously. Click here to find out more
Pass Plus
Pass Plus is an established training course aimed at new drivers. It was designed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with
the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry.
Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the first two years after passing their test. This is because of their lack of driving experience.
Pass Plus builds on your skills and knowledge. It will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards, to help you become a more confident driver.
Who can do Pass Plus training
You can take a Pass Plus course at any time. However, it’s mainly aimed at new drivers in the first year after passing their test.
Pass Plus modules
Pass Plus consists of six modules about driving in different conditions:
in town
in all weathers
on rural roads
at night
on dual carriageways
on motorways
The cost of a Pass Plus course
The course takes at least six hours. Priced at £180 the Pass plus course is very competitively priced and well worth the investment for increased confidence and understanding.
How you'll be instructed
Pass Plus Pupil's Guide
At the start of your course, I will give you a copy of the 'Pass Plus Pupil's Guide'. This contains detailed information about all aspects of Pass Plus.
Duration
Pass Plus training will take at least six hours, though it can take longer if necessary.
The training sessions
Pass Plus is a practical course and all modules will delivered in practical sessions. However, local conditions and time of year may mean that some modules need to be given as a theory session. A theory session could be given if there is no motorway nearby. Generally at least five and a half out of six hours should be spent in the car.
You will not have to take a test at the end of the course but you will be continually assessed during the modules.
Recording progress
I will complete a training report form that you’ll sign and date when you reach the required standard in each module. To pass the course you'll need to reach a satisfactory standard in all the course modules. You’ll be given a progress record to help you to keep track of your progress throughout the course.
At the end of your training
On successfully completing your training you'll be sent your Pass Plus certificate from the DSA (approx. 14 days) to claim your potential discount on your car insurance policy
Click here for more information on Claiming a car insurance discount after completing Pass Plus
Pass Plus is an established training course aimed at new drivers. It was designed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with
the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry.
Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the first two years after passing their test. This is because of their lack of driving experience.
Pass Plus builds on your skills and knowledge. It will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards, to help you become a more confident driver.
Who can do Pass Plus training
You can take a Pass Plus course at any time. However, it’s mainly aimed at new drivers in the first year after passing their test.
Pass Plus modules
Pass Plus consists of six modules about driving in different conditions:
in town
in all weathers
on rural roads
at night
on dual carriageways
on motorways
The cost of a Pass Plus course
The course takes at least six hours. Priced at £180 the Pass plus course is very competitively priced and well worth the investment for increased confidence and understanding.
How you'll be instructed
Pass Plus Pupil's Guide
At the start of your course, I will give you a copy of the 'Pass Plus Pupil's Guide'. This contains detailed information about all aspects of Pass Plus.
Duration
Pass Plus training will take at least six hours, though it can take longer if necessary.
The training sessions
Pass Plus is a practical course and all modules will delivered in practical sessions. However, local conditions and time of year may mean that some modules need to be given as a theory session. A theory session could be given if there is no motorway nearby. Generally at least five and a half out of six hours should be spent in the car.
You will not have to take a test at the end of the course but you will be continually assessed during the modules.
Recording progress
I will complete a training report form that you’ll sign and date when you reach the required standard in each module. To pass the course you'll need to reach a satisfactory standard in all the course modules. You’ll be given a progress record to help you to keep track of your progress throughout the course.
At the end of your training
On successfully completing your training you'll be sent your Pass Plus certificate from the DSA (approx. 14 days) to claim your potential discount on your car insurance policy
Click here for more information on Claiming a car insurance discount after completing Pass Plus