Virgin Experience Days 30 Minute Young Driver Experience

Time behind the wheel starts early with this 30 Minute Young Driver Experience, a junior driving lesson created for 9 to 17 year-olds. Taking place in a dual-controlled Suzuki Swift or similar vehicle, it offers a practical introduction to driving on a realistic road system with features such as T-junctions, roundabouts, crossroads, two-way traffic lanes and dedicated areas for parking, reversing and manoeuvres.

Each lesson begins with the basics and can be adapted for those who have driven before. A government-approved instructor is by your child’s side for every manoeuvre, with skills covered including cornering, braking, changing gear and reversing. At the end of the session, each new pupil receives a complimentary 50-page Drive Diary, while older pupils aged 12+ also get access to the Young Driver App. It is a thoughtful choice for young motoring enthusiasts and a memorable gift for birthdays or special occasions.

What's included

• A 30 minute driving lesson for 9 to 17 year-olds covering the driving basics
• A government-approved instructor by your child’s side for every manoeuvre
• Learning skills such as cornering, braking, changing gear and reversing
• Realistic road systems with T-junctions, roundabouts and more
• A complimentary 50-page Drive Diary
• Young Driver App access for older pupils (12+)

What happens on the day

On arrival at your chosen Young Driver venue, you will check in with your youngster. They will then take the driving seat in a brand new dual-control Suzuki Swift vehicle or a similar vehicle for a 30-minute lesson.

The session includes a safety briefing, what to expect on the course and how to stay safe behind the wheel. Lessons begin with the driving basics, unless they have driven before, in which case the lesson can be adapted to their skill level. At the end of the lesson, your child will receive a personalised Drive Diary with a record of their progress.

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: 9 (all participants must be accompanied onsite by a responsible adult over the age of 18)
• Minimum height: 4ft 8in
• Please mention when booking any medical conditions which may affect your Young Driver’s participation in the programme
• Please note: there should be no alcohol consumed either before or during the experience
• Spectators are welcome. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• The experience provider's child protection policy means that a parent, grandparent or guardian needs to attend with the young person

Please note

• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
• A comfortable hospitality area is provided at each site from which you can watch the action. Some are hospitality units, others are converted double decker buses and some are areas within the shopping centres themselves
• At every venue there is somewhere nearby to purchase a tea, coffee, soft drink or snack
• Locations listed are subject to change

Availability

• Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
• This experience is available on selected Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Additional week-day dates are also made available during the school holidays at selected sites
• We recommend you book at least six to eight weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability
• Please allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience. Exact duration will vary according to the number of participants on the day

Locations

• Berkshire
• Buckinghamshire
• Cambridgeshire
• Cheshire
• Devon
• Durham
• East Riding of Yorkshire
• Essex
• Avon
• Gloucestershire
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Hampshire
• Kent
• Lancashire
• Leicestershire
• Merseyside
• Norfolk
• North Yorkshire
• Nottinghamshire
• Oxfordshire
• South Yorkshire
• Surrey
• Tyne and Wear
• Warwickshire
• West Midlands
• West Sussex
• Wiltshire
• Worcestershire
• Scotland - Edinburgh
• Falkirk
• Glasgow
• Wales - South Glamorgan
• Newport

Delivery

Once purchased, you will be sent an e-voucher and booking information to your selected email address directly from Virgin Experience Days. You will receive your voucher within 1 working day. This does not include weekends.

About this experience

Who is it for

A practical driving experience suited to young participants aged 9 to 17 who want an introduction to driving basics in a controlled environment.

Occasion and use

A memorable gift for birthdays or special occasions, with a 30-minute lesson that can suit both first-time young drivers and those with some previous experience.

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