Useful Resources
Pass Plus
Pass Plus is a training course specifically aimed at new drivers, designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry. Pass Plus will build upon your existing skills and knowledge, it will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards, and can help you to become more confident on the roads Pass Plus is made up of six practical modules which include:
- driving in town
- driving in all weathers
- driving on rural roads
- driving at night
- driving on dual carriageways
- driving on motorways
Driver licensing
- Medical rules for drivers
- What you can drive and your obligations
- Driving in GB on a foreign licence
- Driving in other countries on a GB licence
- Need a new or updated licence
- Endorsements and disqualifications
- Caravans, trailers and commercial vehicles
- Telling DVLA about a bereavement
Buying and selling a vehicle
- Registering a vehicle
- Advice on buying and selling a vehicle
- Importing and exporting a vehicle
Personalised reg and number plates
- Search and buy a DVLA registration
- Transfer a registration number
- How to get a number plate made up
- Buy a personalised registration from a dealer or in a private sale
- Renew or update a retention document
- Theft resistant number plates
Road safety
- The Arrive Alive Classic Scheme
- Pass Plus
- The Highway Code
- The National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme
- The Arrive Alive Road Safety Programme
- Think! road safety
- Enhanced Rider Scheme for motorcyclists
- National speed limits for vans
Learner and new drivers
- Learning to drive or ride
- Practical test
- Riding motorcycles and mopeds
- Theory test
- Newly qualified drivers
Owning a vehicle
- Vehicle tax exemption
- SORN and untaxed vehicles
- Changes to your registration certificate
- Motor insurance explained
- Tax your vehicle
- MOT
- Advice on keeping your vehicle
Vehicle crime
- Vehicle identity check (VIC)
- What to do if your vehicle has been cloned
- Theft resistant number plates
- Crime reduction initiatives
- What to do if your vehicle is stolen
Driving Safety
Driving today is not what it used to be. The roads are more crowded with traffic, and everyone seems to be in so much of a hurry to reach their destination. to meet the modern day challenge of keeping us all safe on the road, THINK! is campaigning to contribute to the Government’s objective of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 40 per cent (50 per cent for children) by next year.
Car Checking
You’ve found a car you like, you may even have given it a test drive. An AA Car Data Check could help you be sure the car you’ve found is all it appears to be. The AA will give a potential new car a professional, independent mechanical inspection and car data check – before you part with your hard-earned money.
Motoring Advice from The AA
- Car Buyer’s Guide
- Car Checking
- Safety & Security
- Fuels & Environment
- Legal Advice
- European Driving
- General Advice & Info
- Motoring Costs
Advice on Buying and Selling a Car
- How to buy a new car
- How to choose a car
- Find an Approved Used car
- Scrappage homepage
- How to sell your car
- How to set a price for your car
- How to prepare your car for sale
- Sell your car on Auto Trader
- Car safety and security
- Cut your car costs
- Green motoring
- How much will it cost to tax your car?
RAC Motoring Forum
- Driving
- You and Your Car
- Any Questions?
- Buying & Selling Vehicles
Driving in Europe
- Driving in Europe: the law
- Driving in Europe: practicalities
- Driving in Europe: road safety
- How to load your car
- Combating fatigue
- Driving in Europe: driving abroad in winter
- Driving in Europe: before you set off
- Take the scenic route
- Which country is safest?
- Taking a caravan on holiday
- Taking children on holiday
- Driving at night
- If the worst happens
- Fast driving
- Dealing with jams
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