The Truck Driving Experience is a unique opportunity to get behind the wheel of a huge 12 car transporter. You'll be guided by a fully qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) instructor as you 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.You'll get approximately 15-20 minutes in control of the Scania lorry, prior to which you'll be given an in-depth briefing in the cab by your instructor. Once you've got to grips with the oversized steering wheel and the 12-speed gearbox you'll attempt to drive the truck around slaloms and tight technical sections. You'll also have a chance to see what it's like to reverse park a lorry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much driving time do you get?
Driving experiences are usually measured in laps or distance rather than time. The number of laps or miles is clearly shown on each experience page.
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Can friends and family come to watch?
Yes. Spectators are welcome at most venues, and many locations have designated viewing areas. Some venues may charge a small entry fee.
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Do you need a driving licence?
Most adult experiences require a full driving licence. However, junior and no-licence experiences are also available and clearly marked.
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Itinerary
- Welcome and sign on to receive your itinerary from the team
- Safety briefing in the cab of the truck by one of our fully qualified HGV instructors
- 15 - 20 minutes driving a lorry or 12 car transporter* – including slaloms and reversing
- Certificate of completion to finish.
Duration
Please allow up to 1 hour at the venue.
Order Information
This voucher is valid for 10 months from the date of purchase. We recommend booking your voucher 8-12 weeks in advance. You can upgrade the validity when you order. There is an additional fee to book a weekend date.
General
Driver Requirements:
In order to take part, drivers must have and produce their booking confirmation and a driving licence which allows them to legally drive on UK roads
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:
Some venues mentioned below may not be relevant to this experience
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
Full-face helmets must be worn when driving at Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Goodwood and Snetterton (you can bring your own)
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 17 years
Minimum Height: 124.97 cm
Maximum Height: 195.07 cm
Maximum Weight: 127.00 kg
Availability
Selected dates from March - November.
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. All of our cars are road cars and are fitted with wet weather tyres. 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
