Young drivers from Montgomeryshire are being urged to sign up to a course that will help them gain valuable experience and skills to reduce their road risk and help reduce their insurance.
Pass Plus Cymru is a road safety scheme being offered to young drivers by Powys County Council’s Road Safety Unit which is to host a course in Newtown next month.
Aimed at young drivers aged 17-25 years old and who hold a full driving licence, the course consists of a 2.5 hour theory session, followed by a nine hour practical session with an approved driving instructor.
The practical session includes motorway driving, night driving and driving in cities.
The next course will be in Newtown on 20th May at 6pm.
The course will cost £20 for participants as the Road Safety Unit will pay the remaining £80 thanks to the Welsh Government funding.
“Taking part in Pass Plus Cymru may help to reduce your insurance costs by making you a safer driver,” said Sarah Morris, Senior Road Safety Officer.
“Young drivers have always been one of the county’s most vulnerable road users but unfortunately the number of those killed and seriously injured has increased to unacceptable levels.”
“Through our road safety unit, we are dedicated to reducing the number of collisions and casualties on our roads through numerous initiatives, including this Pass Plus Cymru scheme. I would urge any young driver living in Powys to sign up to this vital course.”
For more information or to book a place, please visit www.dragondriver.com
You can also contact the Road Safety Unit by emailing road.safety@powys.gov.uk or visiting the Unit’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/RoadSafetyPowys
