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Pass Plus Lessons in Gloucester
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Pass Plus lessons in Gloucester are for drivers who have already passed their test and want more confidence on the roads the test doesn’t always cover. Passing is a big step, but nobody tests you on a wet motorway at night, and that’s often where new drivers feel least sure. Pass Plus is a practical course of at least six hours, with an instructor beside you while you build up to it.
The course covers six areas: driving in town, in all weathers, on rural roads, at night, on dual carriageways and on motorways. Around Gloucester, that can mean building up to the M5 at Junctions 11 and 12 with dual controls under your instructor’s feet, rather than tackling it alone for the first time. We’ll go at your pace and spend longer on whatever you’re least sure about, while making sure all six areas are covered. Each session starts with a quick chat about how your driving is going, so we know where to focus.
Pass Plus is just one of the things we teach. If you’re still learning, or know someone who is, you can see all of our Gloucester lessons in one place. Evening lessons are available at no extra charge, so Pass Plus can fit around work.
Why Gloucester Drivers Choose Our Pass Plus Lessons
DVSA-Registered Instructors
Every instructor is DVSA-approved or DVSA-registered and CRB/DBS checked, and lessons are in dual-controlled cars, which matters most the first time you try motorway speeds.
All Six Areas Covered
You’ll cover all six Pass Plus areas, and we’ll spend longer on whichever ones feel least comfortable.
Real Gloucester Roads
Motorway practice on the M5 near Junctions 11 and 12, plus the rural roads and dual carriageways around Gloucester, so you practise on the kind of roads you will actually be driving.
A Possible Insurance Saving
Finishing Pass Plus may help you get a car insurance discount, although it’s up to your insurer. See GOV.UK’s Pass Plus guide, then ask them before you book.
What Pass Plus Covers
Driving in Town
Busy town driving means heavier traffic, tighter junctions and more people around you. We’ll work on staying calm, planning ahead and reading what’s happening around the car.
Driving in All Weathers
Rain, fog, ice and low sun each change how a car handles and how far you can see. We’ll cover how to adjust your driving, and the weather on the day shapes the lesson.
Driving on Rural Roads
Narrow, winding country roads with few markings are a different challenge to town streets. We’ll practise on the quieter roads out in the Gloucestershire countryside, so you get used to bends you can’t see round and meeting traffic on narrow roads.
Driving at Night
Judging speed and distance is harder in the dark. We’ll cover using your lights, dealing with glare from oncoming traffic and staying relaxed on unlit roads.
Driving on Dual Carriageways
Higher speeds, faster joining and more lanes to keep track of. We’ll build up to it steadily so it feels like a normal part of driving.
Driving on Motorways
Joining, lane discipline and sustained higher speeds, with the M5 close by and an instructor and dual controls beside you, so you’re never on your own the first time. Afterwards we’ll talk through how it went and what to keep practising.
Your Local Pass Plus Instructors
Bennetts Driving School has been teaching in Gloucester since 1982, when Michael Bennett set it up as the only instructor. It’s still family-run and still based here.
Pass Plus is taught by instructors registered with the DVSA, in dual-controlled cars. You don’t have to have learned with us, and anyone with a full licence can take the course, although it’s most useful in the year after you pass.
If you’d rather learn with a male or female instructor, tell us when you book and we’ll do our best to arrange it, subject to availability.
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Common Questions About Pass Plus Lessons in Gloucester
What is Pass Plus?
Pass Plus is a practical training course for drivers who have already passed their test. It takes at least six hours and covers six areas: town driving, all weathers, rural roads, night driving, dual carriageways and motorways.
Is there a test at the end of Pass Plus?
No. You’re assessed as you go, and you need to reach the required standard in all six areas to complete the course.
Who is Pass Plus for?
Anyone with a full licence can take it, but it’s most useful in the year after you pass, while you’re still building experience. If you passed some time ago and feel nervous about motorways or night driving, it can help then too.
Will Pass Plus lower my insurance?
It may. Some insurers offer a discount to drivers who complete the course, but it’s up to each insurer, so check with yours before you book.
Can I take Pass Plus if I passed with another school?
Pass Plus is open to any driver with a full licence, so you don’t need to have learned with us. Get in touch and we’ll confirm availability in your part of Gloucester.
How do I book Pass Plus in Gloucester?
Call us on 0333 321 8989 and we’ll arrange your first session. We’ll ask which areas you feel least confident about, so we can plan the course around you.
Pass Plus Lessons Across Gloucester and Gloucestershire
We teach Pass Plus lessons throughout Gloucester and Stroud, covering postcode areas GL1 to GL5.
Areas we cover include Quedgeley, Hardwicke, Longlevens, Abbeydale, Churchdown, Highnam, Twigworth, Frampton on Severn, Saul, Slimbridge and Whitminster, along with the wider Gloucestershire countryside.
Tell us where you’d like your lesson to start and we’ll check the pick-up point with your instructor. To book Pass Plus, call 0333 321 8989.
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