FIRSTDRIVE - FIRST DRIVER EXPERIENCE

Our RED FIRSTDRIVE offers young drivers the experience to get behind the wheel, providing a unique and exciting opportunity to start learning to drive before they hit the roads for real. This is the perfect gift or activity for any young driving enthusiast looking to gain confidence and valuable skills in a safe, controlled environment.

The FIRSTDRIVE experience details:

The FIRSTDRIVE experience is designed to offer young drivers a safe and fun way to learn the basics of car control. Each student will drive a dual-controlled car, ensuring complete safety while building up the confidence and fundamental skills that will be invaluable when they eventually take to the open road.

The experience occurs in a private tarmac area at the renowned RED Donington Driver Training Centre, creating the ideal stress-free setting for beginners. With a strong focus on safety, our DVSA-approved instructors will guide participants through the essentials of driving, ensuring they leave feeling confident and excited for more.

The cars have dual controls, and our highly trained instructors are always on hand to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

The FIRSTDRIVE experience includes:

• Driver’s welcome and short safety briefing
• Basic vehicle introduction: Get to know the essential controls of the car
• Learning to move and stop the vehicle safely
• Steering control exercises: Steering through cones and simple tasks to build coordination
• Building confidence behind the wheel through practice
• Debrief and a certificate to mark your achievement

Whether it’s a birthday surprise, a fun weekend activity, or the first step toward learning to drive, this experience gives young drivers a head start in a safe and encouraging environment. Book now to secure your spot!

 What they Learn with FIRSTDRIVE

• Starting and stopping: Learn the basics of moving off and stopping safely.
• Steering through obstacles: Develop steering control by navigating through cone configurations.
• Clutch control: Understand the function of the clutch and how to use it smoothly.
• Changing gears: Learn the fundamentals of changing gears and managing speed.
• Building confidence: Experience steady driving and get comfortable behind the wheel.

Debrief & Certificate

At the end of the session, we’ll have a debrief to recap everything they’ve learned so they can confidently apply it when driving on public roads. They’ll also receive a certificate to commemorate their first driving experience!

Why Choose the FIRSTDRIVE Experience?

The FIRSTDRIVE experience is the perfect way to introduce young drivers to the thrill and responsibility of driving. By starting early in a safe, controlled setting, participants gain crucial skills and confidence to give them a head start when they begin formal driving lessons. Plus, it’s a fun and memorable experience they’ll never forget!

Professional instruction: Learn from DVSA-approved driving instructors

Safe environment: Practice in a private area with dual-controlled cars

Confidence building: Start learning key driving skills early

Memorable experience: A perfect gift or weekend activity for young drivers

Our FIRSTDRIVE experience provides a head start on driving and helps build confidence behind the wheel. Book now to secure a spot and kickstart the driving journey!