YOUNG drivers in Powys are being urged to sign up to a course that will help them gain valuable experience and skills to reduce their road risk.

Pass Plus Cymru is a road safety scheme offered to young drivers by Powys County Council’s Road Safety Unit.

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 course will cost £20 for participants as the Road Safety Unit will pay the remaining £80 funded by the Welsh Government.

Councillor John Brunt, cabinet member for road safety, said: "Young drivers have always been one of the most vulnerable road user groups and the number of those killed and seriously injured is of national concern.

"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.”

The Road Safety Unit can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or visiting its Facebook page www.facebook.com/RoadSafetyPowys

Courses are available at Newtown: Wednesday, January 13; Llandrindod Wells Monday, January 18 and Brecon: Wednesday 27 January 27 all at 6pm.