HC Deb 05 March 1996 vol 273 cc151-2W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many newly qualified drivers have taken pass plus since February 1995; what percentage of such drivers this represents; and what has been the success rate on pass plus in percentage and number terms. [19201]

Mr. Norris

As at the end of February 1996, 12,383 certificates had been issued to drivers completing a pass plus course. This represents about 1.5 per cent. of newly qualified drivers. It is too early to determine what effect pass plus will have had on the accident record of those that have taken the course.

Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many drivers have taken pass plus; what percentage have passed; and if he will make a statement. [19200]

Mr. Norris

As at the end of February 1996, 12,383 certificates had been issued to drivers completing a pass plus course. Pass plus which is designed for newly qualified drivers, is not a pass/fail course although the approved driving instructor giving the training has to be satisfied that the pupil has reached a satisfactory standard on all six modules.