There's no need to wait to get your licence before you can drive a car. Now you can discover the thrill of driving as you get behind a steering wheel for the first time in safe, controlled conditions. An Approved Driving Instructor will show you the rudiments of driving and you'll gain confidence in open spaces and a relaxed atmosphere. This experience is all about helping young (and not so young!) learners to make the most of that crucial first drive – to learn more, to experience more and to have lots of fun too.

What's included

• Safety briefing and technique instruction
• Hands-on experience behind the wheel as part of a small group
• Instruction in a vehicle under supervision away from the public roads
• De-brief and certificate presentation
• Allow 2 hours for your visit
• Experience gift pack including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card
• PA cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day

You will be asked to sign a disclaimer form, participants under 18 need parental/guardian consent. After an initial safety briefing and some classroom instruction as part of a small group, you will be taken out to drive the car under the careful supervision of a qualified instructor. As a guideline, approximate driving time will be 20-40 minutes

Need to know

• Minimum age 14 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent)
• Minimum height 4’2” (127cms)
• Maximum height 6’4” (193cms)
• Maximum weight 18 stone (114kgs)
• Must be in good general health
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to venue

Locations

• County Durham - Teeside
• Essex - Epping
• Lincolnshire - Louth
• Northants - Corby
• Staffordshire - Seighford

Virgin Experience Days are some of the best experiences a person can get in our opinion. This is why we decided to promote them, and we do not charge any extra for you to buy the experiences through our site. All you need to do is simply click the buy button below, which will take you directly to the Virgin payment page where you can purchase and enjoy your experience.