Traffic
accidents
account
for
almost
half
of
all
accidental
deaths
in
Britain
and
are
the
largest
single
cause
of
death
and
injury
to
young
adults.
Statistically,
new
drivers
are
over
50%
more
likely
to
be
involved
in
accident
in
the
first
year
of
passing
their
driving
test
as
their
reaction
times
can
be
slower
than a more experienced driver by up to 2 seconds.
Although
the
Hazard
Perception
section
of
the
theory
test
is
meant
to
examine
candidates'
ability
to
assess
potential
dangers,
such
skills
can
truly
only
be
mastered
by
additional
practice
behind
the
wheel
of
a
car
with
a
competent
driver
trainer.
Most
of
the
Pass
Plus
subjects
are
covered
in
the
car
but
some
may
be
covered
in
theory
if
it
is
not
practical
to
actually
reproduce
the
conditions
(such
as
snow or ice as for example).
Pass
Plus
is
an
extra
course
that
you
are
able
to
take
once
you
have
passed
your
basic
driving
test
and
after
you
hold
a
full
UK
drivers
license.
The
course
is
a
minimum
of
6
hours
in-car
with
your
instructor
on
a
one-to-one
basis.
Although
there
is
no
test
to
take
at
the
end
of
it,
it
provides
extra
experience
and
positive
driving
skills
that
might
otherwise
take
a
long
time
to
obtain.
It
is
backed
by
the government and the Driving Standards Agency.
Pass
Plus
should
be
taken
no
more
than
1
year
after
passing
the
basic
driving
test
and
certification
thereafter
lasts
for
2
years.
Once
completed,
as
well
as
having
been
provided
with
additional
training
in
important
subjects
such
as:
motorway
driving,
night-driving
and
driving
in
poor
weather
conditions,
certification
also
entitles
the
holder
to
a
reduced
insurance
premium
from
a
large
number
of
UK
motor
insurers.
Most
Pass
Plus
students
find
that
the
cost
of
the
additional
course
is
more
than
offset by the savings they enjoyed in their insurance premiums.
