Children as young as 15 are being given the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a car in a scheme being run by Nottingham City Council.
The pre-driving training experience will be offered to pupils between the age of 15-17 as part of a programme that attempts to cut down on road traffic casualties.
The experience includes two hours in-car training as well as advice on how to choose a good driving instructor.
The sessions have been being held for several years during school holidays and have become increasingly popular.
Councillor Kevin Greaves, Chairman of the County Council’s transport and highways committee said: “This course gives young people their first experience behind the wheel of a car in a safe, controlled, environment with fully qualified driving instructors.”
“Research shows that young people form and crystallise their driving attitudes well before they actually take to the road themselves, so it’s important that they receive the right message from the right people.”
The next one-day session will be held on Friday, October 30 at the Nottingham Forest Football Ground.
