We want you to stay safe when you're driving. So we'll help you develop a wider range of skills to fully prepare you for all the different conditions you'll encounter.
A few facts about safety
Naturally, once you've passed your test, you'll want to stay safe on the road. Statistics show that new drivers are twice as likely to be involved in accidents than other road users, with 17 to 21 year olds
Helping you stay safe
To give you that extra edge on proficient driving, we recommend Pass Plus - a course designed especially for newly qualified drivers. The training course takes a minimum of six hours to complete and focuses on driving in town, out of town, in all weathers, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways. There's no test, you just have to achieve the standard on each module to be issued with your certificate by your instructor (who must be registered as a Pass Plus instructor with the DSA). Better still, you could save on your insurance premiums when you successfully complete Pass Plus. If you learned to drive with SDT, there's a good chance that your instructor will be able to continue your lessons after your test and cover the Pass Plus training. Ask your instructor for details,
Driving on your own can feel a bit lonely and daunting at first. You'll be faced with various motoring challenges that weren't appropriate on your lessons, such as parking in a multi-storey car park and driving on motorways or even abroad.
Your SDT instructor will have done all they can to prepare you for every eventuality, but you may feel that you'd like to have some extra lessons. Your instructor can support you by covering whatever you need to help you feel more confident, whether it's the challenges of motorways, dual carriageways or parking. And you can take these extra lessons in your own car if you prefer (subject to insurance).
Ask your instructor for details, or click here for information on Pass Plus and a BTEC in Driving. Both schemes offer discounts on insurance, Pass Plus 30% and a BTEC 50%.