A SPECIALIST driver training scheme, which allows 10-17 year olds to get behind the wheel, is launching at a new Winchester venue.

Young Driver will open at Worthy Down Barracks on Saturday (November 6) when the car park will be transformed into a realistic road system so youngsters can work on a range of driving skills and manoeuvres. Events will run on selected weekend dates throughout the year.

Young Driver is the UK’s largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons, having sold over 1,000,000 lessons at more than 70 venues across the UK including Westquay in Southampton.

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Youngsters have lessons in new, dual controlled Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium, with highly qualified approved driving instructors.

A road system is created, with traffic signs, roundabouts and junctions, along with special areas to practice manoeuvres such as steering control and parking. The emphasis of the lessons is on safety and fun and encouraging youngsters to consider how to drive responsibly, giving them time to perfect driving skills such as gear changes, braking and steering without the pressures of public roads.

Daily Echo:

Sue Waterfield, head of marketing at Young Driver, said: “We are really excited to be launching at Worthy Down. This is a much larger site than our others in the local area, providing plenty of opportunities for youngsters to try out lots of different driving skills and techniques, whether they’re a beginner or have already had a few lessons at another of our venues."

Half hour or hour long lessons must be booked in advance and prices start from £44.99.

Visit youngdriver.com or call 0333 577 9010.