Learn to drive from just 10 years old, Under 17's Driving Tuition
Under 17's driving lessons will start again from February 2025
HGV Driving Experience for anyone with a full car driving licence
Saturday 8th February 2025 - Bath & West Showground - Under 17s & HGV
Sunday 16th March 2025 - Motcombe Showground - Under 17s
Saturday 5th April 2025 - Bath & West Showground - Under 17s & HGV
Saturday 10th May 2025 - Motcombe Showground - Under 17s
Sunday 15th June 2025 - Bath & West Showground - Under 17s & HGV
Saturday 12th July 2025 - Motcombe Showground - Under 17s
Please note: We are unable to cancel or move under 17s driving sessions with less than a month notice due to the booking of the ground and allocating an instructor to your time slot.
You are able to transfer your space to someone else if you inform us no later than 48 hours before the event.
Learn to drive before you even turn 17
Come and join the excitement of driving for the first time before your 17th birthday on our private training areas under the careful guidance of DVSA approved driving instructors using dual controlled driving school cars. And No you dont even need a provisional licence.
This driving experience is open to anyone aged 10+ as long as they meet the minimum height of 4ft 8ins and our oldest driver so far has been Granny Morgan at 101 years of age.
Pre 17 driving lessons is a great way to take your first steps behind the wheel of a car, you will be taught about the controls of the car and how to safely drive the car both forward and in reverse gear.
Depending on which venue you visit you will be able to carry out various reversing manoeuvres and the emergency stop once you have reached the required level of skill needed.
As well as car control and road safety you will also have a lot of fun and enjoyment. We guarantee you will leave us with a big smile on your face and eager to come back for more.
In 2019 we had over 434 individuals attend one of our under 17's driving days with many returning for a second and third go, and everyone one of them left with a smile on their face.
New for 2023 The Royal Bath & West Venue Only: For 17+ Full Licence Holders Only Get behind the wheel of our HGV DAF XF Tractor unit for an unforgettable driving experience.
Ask for more details or use the booking button at the top of the page.
You can join our team for your driving experience at the following venues.
The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Showground and The Royal Bath & West Showground - Each venue runs once a month and can be booked online or by calling
For 2025 we shall only be operating lessons from the The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Showground and The Royal Bath & West Showground venues.
Check out the next available dates here
The dates and times for each venue will be different each month. To see the latest dates and times available for each venue, please use the buttons below.
Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers are available for Birthdays and Christmas presents.
Please call the driving school office for more details on gift vouchers for our Under 17's Driving Lessons
Each driving session is a minimum of 30 minutes long, but you can purchase more than one session to run back to back if you want more time behind the wheel.
All sessions are one to one so you have the whole time to yourself with the guidance from your designated driving professional.
We only use DVSA approved driving instructors with years of teaching experience and each instructor will display their DVSA badge of approval in the car.
All of our cars are fitted with dual controls and at the most are only a couple of years old with most being a brand new training vehicle.
Gift vouchers are available by calling the number above and we are also able to cater for groups, parties and schools if you are one of these then please call us with your requirements and we may be able to put on a special session just for your group.
If you have a big enough ground then we can also bring our under 17's driving school to you for special occasions.
Your driving experience at our off road venues will help you towards your on the road driving lessons when you finally turn 17.
This is the perfect way to start a whole life time of safe driving.
Book online by clicking on the Book Online button or you can call our customer support team on
For on the road 17+ lessons please follow this link ON THE ROAD LESSONS
Your nearest venue
Please choose your nearest venue below, Motcombe Turnpike Showground, Henstridge Airfield, Weymouth Park & Ride, Stithians Showground and The Royal Bath & West Showground
Chloe, Gillingham Dorset
I really enjoyed driving and the best part was learning to change gears. Chloe said she will be recommending this event to her friends and would love to come again but she will be turning 17 soon and cant wait to start regular driving lessons.
