Is pass plus worth it?

chrislusty · 9 May 2006 at 19:29

Its worth it, you usually go for a nice long drive, covering all types of roads, and more importantly Motorways, (although they aint difficult)

The IAM test is also worth it too, extra awareness, and far more observant after I did the course.

agw_01 · 9 May 2006 at 19:31

Pass Plus knocked my insurance down by £2,000

Big Spender · 9 May 2006 at 19:31

for me it was, cost me £80. saved me £200 off my insurance with direct line! 18, 0 ncb, only bin drivin for about 10 months. worth it? i'd say so.

but depends on your own circumstances. best to do a few quotes as has been said

robmiller · 9 May 2006 at 19:35

I've been thinking about doing the IAM course, but I only passed about 6 months ago. Is it worth waiting a bit?

saitrix · 9 May 2006 at 19:40

robmiller said:
I've been thinking about doing the IAM course, but I only passed about 6 months ago. Is it worth waiting a bit?

In my opinion do it now. I have just passed my test and i passed my DSA test 8 months ago. I started doing my IAM course after having passed for 5 months, i found it really useful. You become much more aware around you and i found it fun to do.

Big Spender · 9 May 2006 at 19:44

is there only certain places in the uk that do the IAM course or can it be done just about anywhere?

saitrix · 9 May 2006 at 19:50

Do a search on the below link to see where your local one is. They are all about the UK so should be one near by.

http://www.iam.org.uk/IAMGroups/postcode_search.php

GlasgowTitan · 9 May 2006 at 20:26

saitrix said:
Yes there is. Its done by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) which it is an advanced driving course.
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I have just done it, passed the other week, definitly do it. Makes you a much better driver.

It also makes you shuffle the wheel like a granny.

agw_01 · 9 May 2006 at 20:41

I'm definitely hoping to do the IAM's test this year.

While I don't class myself as a bad driver by any means, I know I can improve in quite a lot of areas... namely how not to panic in a confrontation.

saitrix · 9 May 2006 at 22:09

GlasgowTitan said:
It also makes you shuffle the wheel like a granny.

And? So a method that gives you more control of your car is laughed at?

Gaygle · 9 May 2006 at 22:11

For beginners i'd agree.

Twedd17 · 9 May 2006 at 23:09

In terms of insurance generally it's a winner

Pass plus apparently gets you the equivalent to a one years NCB discount. With companies that use the uki insurance format (BMW, Vauxhall, churchill, Direct line etc) you will have to telephone them to get that sorted though