Why 15-year-olds in Derbyshire are being trained up for the roads
Young people, aged 15 to 17, are being offered the opportunity to participate in a day-long classroom and practical ‘First Gear’ training session to prepare them for when they get behind the wheel.
The classroom session, run by a council road safety officer, gives guidance on the importance of choosing the right driving instructor, the cost of learning to drive, maintaining a vehicle and The Highway Code. These morning sessions are followed up with a two-hour, off-road practical lesson.
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Hide AdThe next sessions, which will run between 9am and 3.30pm, are on:
Wednesday, April 17 – Staveley Fire Station, Crompton Road, Staveley;
Sunday, May 19 – Joint Training Centre, Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley;
Saturday, June 29 – Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock;
Monday, August 19 – Staveley Fire Station.