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First Drive Experiences for ages 10-16 years

First Drive Experiences
First Drive Experiences

...from £75 for 45 minutes.

If your child is between 10 and 16 years of age and can’t wait to learn to drive then the Three Sisters First Drive Experiences are for you.

Three experiences to choose from

There are three experiences available: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced to demonstrate progression, increased knowledge and skills.  Underneath each experience you will find a pick and mix of fun challenges that the instructor will use to create a positive learning experience (click the boxes for more information):

Novice

£75 for a 45-min experience on our multi-activity area.

  • Introduction and classroom briefing
  • In-car briefing on controls
  • Identify car controls
  • Safety precautions before moving off -Pre-drive checks
  • Control skills (Use of clutch/function / Progressive breaking technique)
  • Moving off and stopping (Correct use of hand and feet controls)
  • The STEERING ZONE
  • Changing gears
  • Student practical driving
  • The Zig Zag Zone
  • Manoeuvres Including Three Point Turn
  • Fun & Positivity
  • Building Confidence, Knowledge & Skills
  • Debriefing and certificate presentation/Photo opportunity
  • Q and A for parents and students
Intermediate

£75 for one 45-min experience on our multi-activity area (once the Novice experience has been completed).

  • Introduction and classroom briefing
  • In-car briefing on controls:
  • A combination of skills previously learnt in the Novice lesson
  • Clutch Control and its purpose
  • Hill starts – The Biting Point
  • Changing up & down the gears
  • Judgement & control
  • Understanding road procedures in one-way & two-way traffic
  • Introduction to a variety of junctions & RABs
  • Manoeuvres Including Three Point Turn - Parallel Park
  • Spatial Awareness Challenge
  • Chicane Challenge & Obstacle course
  • The Junction Challenge
  • Debriefing and certificate presentation/Photo opportunity
  • Q and A for parents and students
Advanced

£100 for a 60-min experience on part of our race circuit (once both the Novice and Intermediate experiences has been completed).

  • Introduction and classroom briefing
  • In-car briefing on controls
  • A combination of skills previously learnt in the Novice & Intermediate lessons
  • Manoeuvres Including Three Point Turn - Parallel Park – Bay Parking
  • Emergency stop
  • Independent Driving Challenge
  • Building up speed and steady driving (up to 40mph) on closed off sections of the circuit
  • Slalom Challenge
  • Judgement of speed & distance
  • Manoeuvring in confined spaces
  • Three-Dimensional Challenge
  • The REVERSE Challenge
  • Skills BOOOOST!!
  • Debriefing and certificate presentation/Photo opportunity
  • Q and A for parents and students

Memories you can cherish forever!

First Drive has fitted cameras into its training cars so that our amazing Under 17 drivers can record their first driving experience to show their friends and family what they've been doing. The camera not only videos the young driver, but also shows the course or race circuit outside of the vehicle.

The introductory cost of the video is £15.99 (usually £19.99) and is available for both 45- or 60-minute experiences during March 2024. Drivers receive their video on a memory card (with USB adapter) at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

Youngsters can get behind the wheel with instructors who are experienced, highly trained, and who have the skills to teach them the importance of driving in a safe and controlled manner. Young drivers can build their confidence in an environment that is both undemanding and promises to be great fun. The Novice and Intermediate experiences take place on our multi-activity area, and the 60-minute Advanced experience takes place on part of the race circuit ...not many 10-16 year olds can say that they have driven around a real race track!

First Drive cars

Features

  • All cars feature dual controls
  • Professional ADIs (Approved Driving Instructor)
  • Different levels of experiences available
  • Drive on the race circuit as part of the Advanced Experience

Criteria

To take part in these experiences drivers must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum height: 1.42 meters (4 ft 7 in)
  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • Maximum age: 16 years

All children must be accompanied by an adult who must remain onsite and be responsible for the children during the time of the booking.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your experience is due to start.

Upcoming First Drive Experiences

  • First Drive Advanced Experience

    Time: 9:15am to 10:15am
    Arrival: 9am
    Price: £100 per FD Advanced Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Places available – call 01942 719030 to book

  • First Drive Experience

    Time: 10:30am to 11:15am
    Arrival: 10:15am
    Price 1: £75 per FD Novice Experience
    Price 2: £75 per FD Intermediate Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Sorry – this session is fully booked

  • First Drive Experience

    Time: 11:30am to 12:15pm
    Arrival: 11:15am
    Price 1: £75 per FD Novice Experience
    Price 2: £75 per FD Intermediate Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Sorry – this session is fully booked

  • First Drive Experience

    Time: 12:45pm to 1:30pm
    Arrival: 12:30pm
    Price 1: £75 per FD Novice Experience
    Price 2: £75 per FD Intermediate Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Sorry – this session is fully booked

  • First Drive Experience

    Time: 1:45pm to 2:30pm
    Arrival: 1:30pm
    Price: £75 per FD Novice Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Sorry – this session is fully booked

  • First Drive Experience

    Time: 2:45pm to 3:30pm
    Arrival: 2:30pm
    Price 1: £75 per FD Novice Experience
    Price 2: £75 per FD Intermediate Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Sorry – this session is fully booked

  • First Drive Experience

    Time: 3:45pm to 4:30pm
    Arrival: 3:30pm
    Price 1: £75 per FD Novice Experience
    Price 2: £75 per FD Intermediate Experience

    Notes: Capture your experience on film for the introductory cost of £15.99 (usually £19.99). Drivers will receive their film on a memory card with USB adapter at the end of the lesson. Pre-book your film when you book your lesson by phoning 01942 719030.

    Sorry – this session is fully booked

Area used for Novice and Intermediate experiences

Area used for the Advanced 60 minute experience

part of Three Sisters circuit