YOUNG disabled learner drivers are being given the chance to test drive adapted cars at the Formular One venue Donington Park next Saturday.
And the age limit has been dropped to 14 – providing you get a parent or guardian’s consent!
The Get Going – Live! event takes place on the historic Heritage Loop circuit.
On the track will be a fleet of vehicles – the latest models from Ford, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall and VW – fitted with a range of adaptations from leading UK specialists.
Children under the age of 14 can practice transferring, familiarise themselves with the controls, and can also travel as a passenger with an instructor.
You don’t need a provisional licence or full licence to test drive, but if you already have a licence take it with you on the day.
Apart from the test driving, there is also an action-packed programme of activities including a 24ft climbing wall with over 20 routes to the top, karting with hand controls (over 16s), cycling, skid car and 4×4 experiences and the chance to get in focus and enter a competition with the Disabled Photographers’ Society.
The Loughborough Car Club will be there plus a selection of sports organisations – Wheelchair Football Association, British Disabled Waterski Association, Sledge Hockey UK, Derby Wheelblazers’ basketball club.
The days is being organised by national disability charities Disabled Motoring UK and Mobility Choice (organiser of the Mobility Roadshow),
www.getgoingnow.org
