At Taunton Racecourse in Taunton, youngsters aged 10 to 17 can enjoy an exciting driver training experience designed especially for under-17s. Choose from a 30 or 60-minute driving lesson on a safe, controlled course away from public roads. These Young Driver Training Experiences are a fantastic introduction to driving, giving kids valuable early experience before starting real lessons later in life. With guidance from experienced instructors, they will learn key driving skills including clutch control, steering, acceleration and braking, while tackling realistic road layouts featuring roundabouts, junctions and crossroads. It’s a fun and confidence-boosting day out that gives young drivers the perfect first step towards getting behind the wheel for real.
60 Minute Automatic Young Driver Experience
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Give your child a head start with a 60 minute automatic young driver experience available nationwide. The experience is run by the UK's largest under ...
Give your child a head start with a 30 minute automatic young driver experience available nationwide. The experience is run by the UK's largest under ...
Give your child a head start with a Manual 60 Minute Young Driver Experience, available to book at venues and locations nationwide. The experience is ...
Give your child a head start with a Manual 30 Minute Young Driver Experience, available to book at venues and locations nationwide. The experience is ...
The driving centre layout for the driving lessons includes:
Roundabouts
Junctions
Parking practice areas
Manoeuvring areas
Big open spaces for beginners to master clutch and gears
More experienced drivers can tackle junctions, including crossroads, roundabouts, give ways and stop junctions as we have a mixture of one and two-way roads.
The site has free parking, toilets, light refreshments and a dedicated viewing area.
If your young driver requires any accessibility assistance, we recommend contacting the supplier before booking to ensure the experience is suitable for their needs. Please be aware that some medical conditions may affect participation, so it’s important to check in advance.
All junior drivers must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session, and participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing along with sensible, closed-toe shoes.
As venue availability can vary, drivers should also be open to travelling to different locations when booking their experience.
Why Book a Young Driver Experience?
More than one million lessons successfully delivered across the UK.
Excellent 5-star reviews from parents and young drivers alike.
A safe, enjoyable and confidence-building introduction to driving.
Suitable for youngsters of all experience and confidence levels.
Inclusive experiences designed to support participants with disabilities or additional needs.
Government-approved instructors trained specifically to teach under-17s.
Realistic road systems featuring roundabouts, junctions, parking bays and manoeuvring areas.
Available at over 70 locations nationwide.
Focused one-to-one tuition with maximum time spent behind the wheel.
Can help reduce the number of driving lessons needed after turning 17, potentially saving money.
Access to exclusive future insurance discounts, with policies starting from around £1,200 per year.
At the end of the session, every participant will also receive a complimentary 50-page Drive Diary (worth £5). Packed with useful driving advice, training videos, downloadable resources and exclusive offers, it’s designed to help young drivers continue building their skills and confidence beyond the experience.
Taunton Young Driver Video
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