Passing your driving test is a major achievement, but experience comes with time. Young drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions during their first years on the road. This is why we help newly qualified drivers gain more experience through Pass Plus.
Pass Plus is a practical training course delivered by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) after you have passed your driving test.
The course includes at least six hours of extra training. It helps newly qualified drivers gain experience in a range of situations, including:
- rural roads
- town and urban driving
- driving at night
- driving in poor weather conditions
- dual carriageways and higher-speed roads
- independent and safer driving skills
There is no test at the end of the course. Your instructor will support you to develop the knowledge, awareness and experience to stay safe.
Funding is limited. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility
To qualify for the subsidy, you must be:
- aged between 17 and 24
- be a resident of Westmorland and Furness
- applying within 12 months of passing your practical driving test
How to apply
You can apply by email to: roadsafety@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
You need to include your:
- full name
- address
- date of birth
- practical driving test pass date
- a copy of your photocard driving licence, or your DVSA Practical Driving Test Pass Certificate
Once your eligibility has been confirmed, you will receive a voucher towards your Pass Plus training.
For help finding a participating Pass Plus instructor, or to learn more about the scheme, contact us.
Email: roadsafety@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Supporting safer young drivers
By gaining additional experience and developing safer driving habits early, newly qualified drivers can build the skills and confidence needed for a lifetime of safer driving.
This initiative supports wider road safety activity across Cumbria. This includes enforcement and education campaigns that focus on reducing collisions involving young drivers and the 'Fatal Four' contributory factors: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and driver distraction.
Find more information about the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership