Lorry Driving Experience in West Sussex! Ready to take the wheel of a real 44-tonne truck? Book a lorry driving experience near Arundel and enjoy around 40 minutes behind the wheel of a Class 1 Volvo FH with a 45ft double-axle trailer. Sessions last about an hour and are run by a family-owned, professional driver training school, so you’ll be learning from the pros who do this every day. Their experienced instructors are brilliant at helping you feel confident and in full trucker mode. Your experience takes place on the wide tarmac roads around Ford Airfield, perfectly located between Chichester and Worthing. With no regular traffic and plenty of open space, it’s the ideal setting to get to grips with HGV driving. After a safety briefing and a demo drive, it’s over to you. From learning how to move off smoothly to mastering braking and stopping distances, you’ll get a solid feel for handling a full-size lorry. Once you're comfortable, you'll take on more advanced manoeuvres like reversing into a loading bay and weaving through a coned slalom course, putting your steering precision and spatial awareness to the test. Open to anyone aged 16 and over (no licence required, just a minimum height of 5ft), this is a unique, fun and educational introduction to the world of HGV driving.
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Most customers buy a flexible voucher and book later. Here are the key things to know:
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What do I actually get on my driving experience?
Your voucher covers the driving experience shown on this page. The number of vehicles driven, experience format, duration or distance, and any included extras will vary depending on the package selected. Full details are shown in the experience description before purchase.
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Am I eligible to take part in a driving experience?
Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the experience and venue. Minimum age, driving licence requirements, and height or weight restrictions may apply. Please ensure that you check the experience details carefully before you make your booking.
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How do vehicles, venues and booking availability work?
Once purchased, you can activate and redeem your voucher against available dates at the listed venues. Vehicle availability may vary by location, and some dates may be more limited at busier times of the year, so it is recommended that you book as early as possible.
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Overview
- Drive a Class 1 Volvo 44 Tonne HGV
- Enjoy 40 40-minute drive time on Ford Airfield
- Have a go at reversing, close manoeuvres and the salom course
What's Included
- Drive a Class 1 Volvo 44 Tonne HGV
- 15-minute welcome, introduction, safety briefing and demo drive
- 1:1 tuition from a qualified instructor
- 40 minutes driving on Ford Airfield
- Try your hand at reversing, close manoeuvres and the slalom course
- Allow approximately one hour on-site for this experience
Suitable For
- Minimum age 16
- Under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
- A driving licence is not required
- Minimum height 4ft 6ins
Availability
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
Location:
- Ford Airfield, near Arundel, West Sussex
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 16 years
Minimum Height: 137.16 cm
Anything Else
- Younger participants ages 12+ can be accommodated for a passenger experience driven by your instructor
- Please note: The experience takes place on the airfield circuit and not on roads
- Spectators are welcome to come along and watch
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
