carpmart
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 11:54 AM |
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Driving course for a 16 year old
I'm interested in getting my son some practical driving experience 'off road' before his 17 birthday. He is 16 now and looking
forward to being able to get behind the wheel (as we all were!) ASAP.
I've found this
http://www.alconburydrivingcentre.com/p16-info.php
Does anyone have any experience of this course?
I've also thought about a Bedford Autodrome 'young driver' driving experience, but this is seems a little more gimmicky as opposed
to good training.
Can anyone offer alternatives? We live between Bedford and Luton.
Thanks in advance!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 11:59 AM |
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I brought a similar experience for my brother (19 but epileptic so couldn't drive) and sister (13) at brands a couple of years ago. It was
really good. My sister now feels confident enough to drive my cars (on private land of course) 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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gavin174
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 12:10 PM |
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From your location I would probably say the M1 is the best place...
Well that's where everyone else who can't drive goes!!
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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GMPMotorsport
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 12:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin174
From your location I would probably say the M1 is the best place...
Well that's where everyone else who can't drive goes!!
like it.....
Try www.everymanracing.co.uk/
They do youngsters driving days.
www.gmpdevelopments.co.uk
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
ARDS Instructer.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 12:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
......... My sister now feels confident enough to drive my cars (on private land of course)
What, even the Locost?
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 03:16 PM |
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Jouin a local motor club, take him autotesting. That is legit from age 14 if they have a driver with them. Learn far more than a fancy driving
experience.
I think it is a real shame somebody doesn't just hire an airfield, and get some driving instructors along. That would cost about £15 for 1/2
hour sessions, and maybe £5 if supervised by a parent. That would be the best thing I guess.
But the motor clubs often encourage youngsters in (my 15yo daughter is about to get our motor clubs "winter rally" series trophy for
navigating, and probably the overall "novice" award too )
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eddie99
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| posted on 1/12/10 at 06:04 PM |
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Its a little way from you, but Carlimits offer a good half day/day for u17 at North Weald Airfield. Guessing its about an hour away from you.
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