The chance for a 10 - 17 year old to get behind the wheel of a huge 12 car transporter. They'll be guided by a fully qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) instructor as they attempt to manoeuvre the 60-foot behemoth around a specialist course. The truck itself is a Scania P420, which boasts a 13-litre 6 cylinder engine and produces 420 BHP. The Junior Driver will get approximately 15 minutes in control of the Scania lorry, prior to which they'll be given a briefing in the cab by the instructor. Once they've got to grips with the oversized steering wheel and the 12-speed gearbox they'll attempt to drive the truck around slaloms as well as having a couple of attempts at reverse manoeuvres.
Buying as a gift? Frequently Asked Questions
Most customers buy a flexible voucher and book later. Here are the key things to know:
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What is a junior driving experience?
A junior driving experience allows children and teenagers (typically aged 10–17) to drive a car in a controlled environment under professional supervision.
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Do children need a driving licence?
No, a driving licence is not required for junior driving experiences.
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What cars can juniors drive?
Depending on the experience, juniors can drive a range of vehicles including supercars, sports cars and dual-controlled learner vehicles.
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Is it safe for children to take part?
Yes, all junior driving experiences are run by qualified instructors with safety measures in place, including dual controls where required.
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Are there age or height restrictions?
Yes, each experience has specific age, height and sometimes weight requirements for safety reasons.
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Can parents or guardians attend?
Yes, most venues allow spectators and have designated viewing areas.
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Itinerary
- Welcome Introduction and Safety Briefing in the Cab of the truck by one of our fully qualified HGV Instructors
- 15-20 minutes driving a HGV 38T Truck* including slaloms and reversing
- Certificate of completion to finish
* The truck being used can vary depending on the venue and date
Duration
Please allow up to 1 hour at the venue.
Order Information
You can either book directly onto an available date of your choice from the Events Calendar by selecting 'Show Dates' or you can purchase one of our open gift vouchers to use and redeem within 10 months. Please note there is a premium venue fee to take the experience at Dunsfold Park.
General
Driver Requirements:
- Junior drivers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Drivers must be able to understand instructions given to them in English.
- Participants must be medically fit to take part.
- Glasses must be worn if required for driving.
- Please check the driver meets these requirements before you book.
Venue Rules:
- Anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.
- No dogs allowed on site.
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location.
- Customers must arrive at their booking location 30 minutes before their drive time and if late may forfeit their booking.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 10 years
Maximum Age: 17 years
Minimum Height: 148.00 cm
Maximum Height: 198.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 127.00 kg
Availability
Selected weekday dates from March to November. A £25 upgrade fee is required to book a weekend date.
Extras On The Day
Unless pre-purchased, an optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) will be offered to you at registration on the day. The pay on the day price is £5 more than booking online.
Weather Conditions
Driving experiences are still carried out during rainy weather. We advise you to wear waterproof clothing. In extreme weather conditions, events may be cancelled. In this eventuality, we or the events team directly will do our best to contact the participant to inform you and rearrange your experience.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
