About the Young Driver Scheme
The scheme has been running since 2005 to enable young people to develop car handling skills in an "off road" location prior to going onto the public Highway and over 4,900 have attended so far. They will get almost one hour of professional tuition from a DSA Approved Driving Instructor (an ADI) in Dual Controlled cars provided by the Driving Schools. The driving takes place on private roads at Earls Colne Business Park, with the first lessons starting at 10.30am and the last ones at 2.45 pm.
Booking in, is through the door to the left of the Main Golf club entrance.
The initial fee of £55 covers registration and the first 50 minute lesson and subsequent lessons cost £45 each. To guarantee a place for the next month you need to pay by cheque or cash when you book in for your lesson, a place cannot be secured without payment. It is essential that cancellations be advised in plenty of time, since it may be possible to fill places, but please note that payment will be forfeited in the event of a cancellation if less than seven days notice (previous Sunday) is given.
The scheme is operated all year on the third Sunday of the month. See calendar for detailed dates.
In order to take part in this scheme, participants must be at least 14 years of age, (please note that priority will be given to 16 year olds) and all applications will be placed in birth date order.Participants must be able to physically reach the controls of the vehicle. Any disability must be declared, but this information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Should you wish to take part in the scheme, please complete the Registration Form as detailed on the Apply page.
Participants are asked to arrive about 15 minutes early for lessons in order to book in at the door to the left of the main Golf Club Entrance and be allocated to a 09:12 26/01/2023 Driving Instructor and then make their way to meet them.
Please make sure that you purchase a copy of the Highway Code and read it so that you have an understanding of the principles of conduct on the road before you start on this course.
Link to online version of Highway Code
Link to Know Your Traffic Signs
Enjoy your driving!
