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Pass Plus

You’ve made it! You’ve successfully passed your driving test and you’re eager to embark upon your driving adventures.

However, there’s a slight catch. During your learning phase, you probably stuck to driving on familiar routes around your local test center. Now that you have your own car, it’s time to step out of that comfort zone. This is where Pass Plus comes in. For more than two decades, the Pass Plus advanced driving course has been available to drivers, offering them the opportunity to enhance their skills beyond their initial driving training. It helps drivers gain experience in handling a wide range of challenging situations on the road.

You’ve made it! You’ve successfully passed your driving test and you’re eager to embark upon your driving adventures.

However, there’s a slight catch. During your learning phase, you probably stuck to driving on familiar routes around your local test center. Now that you have your own car, it’s time to step out of that comfort zone. This is where Pass Plus comes in. For more than two decades, the Pass Plus advanced driving course has been available to drivers, offering them the opportunity to enhance their skills beyond their initial driving training. It helps drivers gain experience in handling a wide range of challenging situations on the road.

Pass Plus is an advanced driving course designed to enhance the skills of drivers who have already passed their driving test. It aims to prepare them for real-life road conditions by filling any knowledge gaps and providing additional skills beyond the basic requirements of passing the test. Although the course can be taken at any time, it primarily targets newly qualified drivers.

Newly qualified drivers are much more vulnerable than they realise. Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident within their first two years of driving than at any other time in their driving career.

  • Two young people under 25 die every day in crashes in Great Britain
  • In their first year of driving, one driver in five is involved in a crash
Introduction and Town Driving
Master the skills of navigating busy urban streets, handling junctions, and traffic systems.
All Weather Driving
Learn how to drive safely in challenging weather conditions such as rain, snow, and fog.
Out Of Town & Rural Roads
Gain experience driving on country roads, handling sharp bends, and dealing with animals or obstacles.
Night Driving
Improve your confidence driving after dark, managing visibility and adjusting to different lighting.
Motorways
Develop essential skills for high-speed driving, including lane discipline and overtaking on motorways.
Dual Carriageways
Understand how to safely join, exit, and navigate the faster flow of traffic on dual carriageways.

The following insurance companies are some who have indicated that they are supporting the Pass Plus scheme and offer a discount on their comprehensive, third party fire and theft, and third party policies when insuring a Pass Plus candidates own car. Shift recommends that Pass Plus students check with their own insurance before booking or completing the course.

*Data supplied from the DVSA. Correct at time of publication. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the details presented are accurate, Shift or the DVSA cannot accept responsibility for any changes or amendments made by insurers and agents.

Great instructors, Hassan got me passed really fast and even managed to move my test to a sooner date! Super patient and great at explaining. Would highly recommend.
100% recommend Shift to anyone looking to learn. Simon is an excellent instructor, so calm and confident, took his time to understand me and how I learn best so that I could become a confident driver. Passed today with only 1 minor fault!
I had a great experience learning to drive with Shift and my instructor, Ciaran. As an anxious driver, I really appreciated his patience, encouragement, and support, which helped me build up my confidence behind the wheel. The booking app was also very convenient and easy to use, and Ciaran was always flexible and accommodating with my availability. Thanks to his help, I passed my driving test on the first try. Big thank you to Shift and especially to Ciaran for all the support!
Highly recommend Shift Driving School. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Special shout out to my instructor Hassan, who taught me from scratch in just under 6 months. I had no previous driving experience at all and he talked through the steps and skills needed clearly, always supportively pushing me to be my best. Delighted to have passed at first attempt! Couldn’t have done it without the team at Swift and Hassan. Thank you!
My experience using Shift Driving School in Gateshead has been outstanding from start to finish.

My instructor, Simon Houghton, was incredibly patient, personable, and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, tailored lessons to my pace, and kept me calm with encouraging, constructive feedback.

His local knowledge and practical tips made a huge difference, and my confidence grew every week.

Thanks to Simon’s guidance, I’ve just passed my driving test and feel ready to drive independently.

I’d highly recommend Shift driving School—especially Simon—to anyone in Gateshead looking for a supportive, professional instructor and great results.
I 10000000% recommend this driving school my instructor has been appsalutly amazing he had so much patience and really helped me through all my lessons then he recommend me a nervous course which really helped me as I really struggled with my nerve on my test but I finally done it and passed my test and I wouldn't have been able to do it if it wasn't for lewis so thank u sooooo much :)
Super organised with their own app which helps you fit your lessons in whenever you like. Lewis is so patient and supportive and very calming when you’re just beginning. He has really developed my confidence and I couldn’t recommend Shift and Lewis enough!
What a great company to not only learn to drive with, but to actually work with too. We would highly recommend Shift without a doubt.
I passed my test today and would like to thank my instructor, Mr. Hassan. He has been incredibly kind, patient, and clear in his explanations, which made the whole learning experience truly positive. Throughout my journey, I had only one instructor and never felt the need to change, thanks to the excellent guidance I received. I’m also grateful to the Shift team for making everything smooth and convenient through the mobile application.
Highly recommend Shift Driving School. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Special shout out to my instructor Hassan, who taught me from scratch in just under 6 months. I had no previous driving experience at all and he talked through the steps and skills needed clearly, always supportively pushing me. Delighted to have passed at first attempt! Couldn’t have done it without the team at Shift and Hassan. Thank you!