Motorways are like no other roads: learn how to drive on them safely and correctly under expert supervision This module should be a practical session if at all possible. If there is no motorway nearby, it will have to be covered in theory: you should drive on a motorway as soon as you can afterwards so you can put the theory into practice.
The Pass Plus Motorway driving course covers the following Modules
Forward Planning and Observations
- Reaction for other road users joining and leaving
- Lane discipline
- Safe lane changing
- Separation distance
- Reaction to road signs and markings
- Awareness and reaction
- Judgement of faster-moving traffic
- Judgement of slower moving traffic
Breakdown and Safety
- Planning a journey
- Fatigue – adequate ventilation
- Use of service areas
- Use of hard shoulder and dangers when there
- Dealing with other occupants
- Dealing with animals
- Emergency telephone
Joining and Leaving the Motorway
- From slip-road
- From acceleration lane
- Assessing traffic
- emerging/entering safely
- From 1 mile marker to exit
Overtaking
- Crawler lanes
- Slow moving traffic
- High sided vehicles
- Wind turbulence
You’ve passed your test. Now your ready for Pass Plus, the intensive training course that will help you become a better driver and get a discount on your insurance. So besides improving your driving skills, it could help you save money.