Lynny
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Saw an advert earlier in local shopping centre for a company working alongside Seat offering driving lessons to those aged 11-17. Now obviously this can't be on public roads, in which case yes it'll give them the feel of the car, but surely no perception of real driving. Is it a good idea encouraging people to be able to pass their tests earlier as they turn 17, or will it encourage more people to drive illegally, underage with no insurance etc as they have the ability to? Also, would you say 11 is too young to be starting out? Anyone seen this before? Discuss...
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VegasPhil
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I drove a car in a school when I was about 12. Was one of the attractions at a summer fete. I think BSM ran it. Was a good bit of fun.
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AlexW
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Its not exactly rocket science to know how to drive during lessons so would be the same for under 17s, I had my first taste of driving aged 13 on private land obviously, Didn't affect how I drove when 17 etc, And didn't change my mind about driving illegally.
If somebody wants to drive illegally underage, they will.
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Lynny
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
I drove a car in a school when I was about 12. Was one of the attractions at a summer fete. I think BSM ran it. Was a good bit of fun.
this wasn't a one off thing, it's advertised like normal lessons, 10% off if you block book etc....
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Steve
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i used to drive my dads astra gte up and down the drive then when he was out i used to wheel spin it 
i put this experience down to the fact i passed first time in 12 lessons, in 3 months of my 17th birthday
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by AW06
Its not exactly rocket science to know how to drive during lessons so would be the same for under 17s, I had my first taste of driving aged 13 on private land obviously, Didn't affect how I drove when 17 etc, And didn't change my mind about driving illegally.
If somebody wants to drive illegally underage, they will.
This.
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brebaz
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I seen this in the metro, also states they do birthday/party lessons, just a way of gettin money tbh.
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Stuart H
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Did it when I was 15. Hill starts , driving around cones , general stuff you get in a lesson tbh.
Did a few after that as well , helped with passing my test  4 lessons and passed 1st time 
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VrsTurbo
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i did one when i was 16 round rockingham was good to get a feel of it all. I then did 6 lessons and passed my test a month after my 17th. In the nordic countries its what they do anyway.
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antnee
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If I had the opportunity of driving before I was 17, I would of passed much sooner. I already knew all the rules of the road, and how to use the roads, so for me it was just the physical driving part and manoeuvres. Which could all be done on private land
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DansCorsaSXi
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Yea i did the same,stopping and starting,getting used to the clutch.
Started in September and passed in April. Me having that little bit of practice did help me in my overall driving 
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mattant
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I drove around the school car park when I was 15 as a deal with a driving school and the school. It was just driving round cones on the biting point at 5mph.
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
i put this experience down to the fact i passed first time in 12 lessons, in 3 months of my 17th birthday
That isnt anything impressive
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scottyp1989
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they do this at my old school now, as said i wish i had the oppertunity when i was younger
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mattant
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Mine was rubbish, like I said all you did was drive round cones on the biting point, never used the accelerator and never any other gear, it was £10 for 2 hours every week and I just stopped going.
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shaunmods
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I did one of these when I was about 14 at Rockingham in a Mini Was awesome tbh! Got to drive round all the private roads in traffic etc so you felt like you were out on the proper road.
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Ben J
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I did "Early Drive" at Oulton Park when I was 14. Got to drive round part if the circuit in Escort XR3i's! Was awesome.
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