Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Under 17 Driving Lessons in Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex
Established in 2013, Drive B4 U Turn 17 specialises in providing legal, off-road driving instruction for young people aged 10 to 17. Our fully qualified Driving Standards Agency approved instructors utilise dual-controlled vehicles and purpose-built training facilities at Ardingly, Dunsfold Park and Thorney Island. We focus on developing essential driving skills, road awareness and confidence in a safe environment before progressing to public roads. With over a decade of experience, our team delivers structured lessons covering car controls, clutch management, gear changes, parking techniques and hazard perception.Our training venues feature realistic road markings and junctions, offering optimal conditions for young drivers to practice. We cater to individual learners and groups, with flexible session durations including 1-hour, 2-hour and full-day options. Our instructors prioritise patient, encouraging instruction tailored to each student's learning pace, as evidenced by numerous testimonials from satisfied families. We operate across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex, maintaining rigorous safety standards and adapting our approach to meet diverse learner needs, including those with additional learning requirements.
Services
Under 17 Driving Lessons
Private Road Training
Dual-Control Instruction
Confidence Building Courses
Group Driving Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We employ Driving Standards Agency approved instructors with specialist youth training expertise
- Our purpose-built venues feature realistic road layouts and safety-controlled environments
- Courses specifically designed to develop core driving competencies for under-17s
- Proven track record with over 10 years' experience training young drivers
- Flexible session options including individual, shared and full-day lessons
Associations and certifications
- Driving Standards Agency
What people say
Patient instructors
Confidence building
Realistic training environments
Flexible session options
Positive learning experience
Services
Under 17 Driving Lessons
Structured driving instruction for 10-17 year olds using dual-controlled vehicles and purpose-built training venues. Sessions develop core competencies including car control, hazard perception and road awareness. Qualified instructors provide tailored guidance to build confidence before progressing to public roads.
Private Road Training
Off-road driving instruction at venues with realistic road markings and junctions. Safe spaces for mastering clutch control, gear changes and parking techniques. Designed to develop essential skills without public road pressures, ideal for initial driving experiences.
Dual-Control Instruction
Professional instruction using vehicles with dual controls for enhanced safety. Instructors provide real-time guidance to develop proper driving techniques. Focus on building foundational skills and road confidence through structured exercises and practical scenarios.
People
Jon Reynolds
Driving Instructor
Experienced Driving Standards Agency approved instructor with over a decade of youth driving instruction. Specialises in creating engaging, confidence-building lessons. Recognised for patient approach and adapting teaching to individual learning needs.
Allan Barrow
Driving Instructor
Qualified instructor delivering structured driving programmes for young learners. Focuses on developing core competencies through progressive skill-building exercises. Maintains strong safety standards while creating enjoyable learning experiences.
Ryan Gill
Driving Instructor
Professional instructor specialising in youth driver development. Combines technical expertise with encouraging instruction to build learner confidence. Recognised for effective teaching methods that produce measurable skill improvements.
Questions
What age can children start driving lessons?
Young drivers can start from age 10, provided they can fully depress a clutch pedal in a manual vehicle.
Do under 17s need a provisional licence?
No provisional licence is required for these off-road driving experiences using dual-controlled vehicles.
Where are lessons conducted?
Sessions take place at purpose-built venues in Ardingly, Dunsfold Park (Surrey) and Thorney Island (Hampshire) with realistic road layouts.
What skills do lessons cover?
Courses develop car control, clutch management, gear changes, parking techniques, hazard perception and road awareness in structured progressions.
Are group lessons available?
Yes, we offer shared lessons for two participants with individual time slots during sessions, subject to availability.
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