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A great gift for any
driver or car lover

A great gift for any driver or car lover

Advanced Driver Experience

Step up your skill, confidence, and control through our Advanced Driver Experience. Purchase an e-voucher today.

£99 - voucher valid for 12 months.

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Ready to become the driver everyone wishes they could be?

Skilful driving isn’t just about passing a test—it’s about feeling calm in busy traffic, confident on unfamiliar roads, and completely in control no matter what the journey brings. Our Advanced Driver Course is designed to take you there, with expert coaching delivered in our fully equipped training car.

All you need is a full licence and the desire to improve. We provide the car, the guidance, and the techniques that transform everyday driving.

 

Why take an Advanced Driver Course?

Whether your drive as part of your job, live in a busy city or are just looking for more confidence on the road, improving your driving skills is valuable.

  • Enhanced safety – for both yourself and your passengers
  • Vehicle maintenance – reducing wear and tear from poor driving
  • Financial benefits – from lower car insurance costs (depending on your provider) and more efficient fuel usage
  • Increased confidence – feel calmer and in control, ideal if overcoming a bad driving experience or are newer to driving

 

Why choose RED?

  • Train in our car
  • Professional coaching
  • Real results, fast — better awareness, smoother control, and sharper decision-making.
  • For every driver — whether you’ve just passed or have years behind the wheel, we tailor the training to your experience.

You’ll learn how to plan further ahead, stay calm under pressure, and react decisively when things change—developing the real-world defensive driving skills that make every journey safer and more enjoyable.

 

Where do I need to go?

All experiences are hosted at Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP

 

What do I need to know?

  • Minimum age is 17 years – with a full valid driving licence
  • There will be a maximum of 2 other participants in the vehicle with you
  • This experience will last approximately 1 ½ hours
  • All dates are subject to availability

 

What’s included?

  • Introduction and safety briefing with a fully trained instructor
  • Approximately 1 ½ hours advanced driving experience on the public highway, this will include approx. 20 minutes where you will be driving the vehicle yourself.

Participant Guidelines

Age

There is a minimum age of 17 years old.

Height, Weight and Health

Minimum Height: 147.00 cm

Maximum Height: 198.00 cm

Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg

Participants should be in reasonable health

Licence Requirements

The Advanced Driver Experience requires that you already have your full driving licence.

Guests

Guests will be unable to spectate this activity. However, they will be able to wait at the reception area or use the ‘public’ café on-site when open.

Create a bundle and save

Choose from a Friends and Family or combined driving experience packages and save 10% on the total cost.

Book 2 driving experiences and save 10%

Take your drive up a gear

Looking to make the most of your driving experience day? Book an Advanced Driving experience and add on either Skidpan, 4x4 experience or Caterham auto-test with a 10% discount on your total booking cost.

Book a bundled driving experience package

Bring a friend and save an additional 10%

Level up your driving experience day with friends and family

Looking to upskill your driving and have fun along the way? Take advantage of our special offer of a further 10% off your total experience day price when you bring friends or family along with you!

Book with friends and family

Our booking process

Buy an Advanced Driver Experience voucher by calling the RED team or by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button to buy online. We’ll then send an e-voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient. Please note, buying an e-voucher online does not secure the 4×4 experience – yourself or the participant can call the team to book the day and time.

The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue, and the experience must be booked before the expiry date.

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FAQs for Advanced Driver Experience

What is the Advanced Driver Experience?

This experience is a skills-boosting session on public roads, designed to improve confidence, anticipation, and smoothness behind the wheel with professional coaching.

Do I need to already hold a licence?

Yes, you must hold a full, valid driving licence to take part in the advanced driving experience.

How long is the session?

The experience is approximately 1 ½ hours long, including a safety briefing and time on the road.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn higher-level driving techniques such as advanced hazard awareness, smoother car control, and decision-making skills.

Can I bring friends or family?

Guests may attend, but viewing the drive on public roads may not always be possible, and they may be asked to wait in the reception or café area.

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