Country roads can harbour all kinds of hazards, from sharp bends and potholes to farm vehicles and animals in the road This module taken on country roads, will look at the main differences between town driving and country driving.

The Pass Plus Driving out of Town course covers the following Modules

Rural Hazards Bends and Lanes

• Reading the road surface
• Passing places
• Soft verges/kerbs
• Differences between town and rural driving
• Dealing with bends
• Speed/position/other road users
• Dead ground
• Gradients and their effect
• Load/weight distribution
• Effect on vehicle performance
• The horn and its effective use

Overtaking and Progress

• MPSL/MSM
• Passing slow moving traffic
• Where, when and why to make safe progress
• Increased potential for overtaking manoeuvres
• Safe distance following

Observation Skills

• Middle & far distance
• Hazard perception
• Pedestrians with and without footpaths
• Animals
• Horses and riders
• When and how to pass
• Riders hand signals
• Slow moving horse boxes
• Need to approach slowly
• Slow moving vehicles
• Tractors
• Farm implements
• Mud on road
• Concealed entrance

You’ve passed your test. Now your ready for Pass Plus, the intensive training course that will help you become a better driver and get a discount on your insurance. So besides improving your driving skills, it could help you save money.

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