Under 17s Driving Lessons in Stroud
Introduce your children to driving early with our Under 17 Driving Lessons and Young Driver Training Experiences available at various locations in and around Stroud, Gloucestershire. Explore our packages below, schedule your preferred date for a booking, or purchase a Driving Experience Gift Voucher.
Young Driver Training near Stroud
Stroud is a market town and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England. It serves as the main town in Stroud District. During the Industrial Revolution, Stroud thrived thanks to its woollen mills, some of which are now open for visitors to explore through guided tours. The town is also known for its steep streets and a vibrant mix of independent shops and cafes. Additionally, it offers a wide variety of scenery and attractions that welcome both visitors and the local community. If you are interested in Young Driver Training packages in and around Stroud, this page is an excellent starting point for your search.
Just a short journey away, kids and teens can participate in a Young Driver Driving Lesson at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham and Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. Both locations are about a 36-minute drive from the town centre via the A46 and M5. Another nearby option is Chepstow Racecourse in Chepstow, which is a 42-minute drive from the town centre via the M5.
These lessons are designed specifically for young drivers aged between 10 and 17, allowing them to learn essential driving skills. Participants will practice starting and stopping the car, moving away, changing gears, understanding road positioning, recognizing signs, and mastering more advanced skills like bay parking, driving in two-way traffic, and navigating roundabouts, all under the careful supervision of a fully qualified instructor.
At all these above locations, children can learn to drive safely in a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi with options for 30 or 60-minute lessons in either manual or automatic.
Driving Lessons near Stroud
In addition to our Young Driver Training lessons, we offer a variety of Junior Driving experiences and alternative driving lesson packages for kids and teens. At Chepstow Racecourse in Chepstow and Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, we also feature the Firefly Sport Driving Experience. This program allows children aged 4 to 10 to learn driving skills in a miniature, fully functional car. Each session lasts 20 minutes and is priced at just £25. The experience takes place on specially designed circuit layouts that simulate real-life road conditions, providing a relaxed and enjoyable environment for learning.
Kids and teens aged 10 to 16 can join our award-winning Junior Rally Experience in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, a 30-minute drive from Stroud. Participants will get behind the wheel of a rally car, learning essential techniques on rough terrain. The cars feature dual-controlled pedals for added safety, allowing instructors to assist as needed. Less experienced drivers will focus on basic skills like steering and braking, while more experienced participants will learn advanced techniques like handbrake turns and power slides.
Less experienced drivers will focus on learning basic skills such as steering, braking, and car balance on loose surfaces. In contrast, those with more driving experience will be taught advanced rally techniques, including handbrake turns and power slides.
These Under 17 Driving Lessons are the perfect way for parents to spread the cost of learning to drive by starting off at a younger age, and give kids the opportunity to gain confidence behind the wheel in a safe and controlled setting away from the roads.