Free Young Driver (MORE Course) 16 to 30 Year Olds (BEDFORDSHIRE RESIDENTS)

If you answered yes, why not book on to one of our driving courses. The courses are free to residents of Bedfordshire only. See the link here:

https://roadsafetybedfordshire.co.uk/young-drivermore

PLEASE NOTE- UNDER 18s need a parent/guardian to attend. That parent/guardian DOES NOT NEED A SEPARATE BOOKING - THEY ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNDER 18s YOUNG DRIVER BOOKING - PLEASE MAKE YOUR BOOKING IN ATTENDEE's NAME - Not the accompanying parent/guardian

Our courses give drivers and non-drivers the opportunity to learn new skills to that will take you beyond your driving test to enhance your driving career.

Non-drivers:

For those of you that may not have had a driving lesson or are currently learning, you will have the opportunity to go out with an a driving instructor (ADI) and attend theory workshops.

Note for parents: We encourage a parent to attend as they will receive a specific parents’ workshop, advice and information about the driver learning process from a current driving instructor.

Drivers:

For those who have a full driving licence, why not come and learn how to correct an over or understeer. You also have the opportunity to practice your emergency braking at 30, 50 & 70mph.

The course covers:

• skid pan experience (drivers only)
• emergency stops at speed (drivers only)
• reading the road
• a drive with an ADI and advice on how to select driving instructor (non drivers)
• vehicle maintenance
• advice on the law
• distraction
• basic life support
• VR Experience with Nottingham Trent University around Driving Hazards research
• HGV/ Large vehicle blind spots

Some Experiences Subject to Instructor Availability

Please note: We encourage parents / guardians of pre-drivers (UNDER 18) to attend at the same time where they will be offered a parent’s workshop. Due to limited spaces, only ONE parent / guardian can attend this course per participant. You only need to book a space for your young driver(s). Parent spaces DO NOT NEED TO BE BOOKED

Host or Publisher Road Safety Teams - Central Bedfordshire Council & Luton Borough Council