Leicestershire 15th – 19th July 2024

A five-day Pathfinder course runs this Summer at Prestwold Driving Centre on the outskirts of Loughborough. The course runs daily from 08:30 until 16:00 from 15th to 19th July.

If you live in a sponsored county (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire or Worcestershire) you will pay a £60 deposit now and a further £180 on request 8 weeks before the event. All bookings require a deposit of £60. Bursaries are applied to the final payment for which you will be provided with a Coupon Code. If you DO NOT live in a Sponsored County and need a bursary in order to take part OR If you live in a Sponsored County but need additional financial support in order to take part please apply for a bursary here before booking. Once the Trustees confirm that a bursary is available you will be able complete the booking process.

In one week students of the Pathfinder Initiative achieve the essential driving competence, attitudes, and understanding to become safe drivers. Uniquely, Pathfinder is for students aged between 15-17 and their guardians. You learn in a safe, secure environment, having fun together and building understanding and trust. Alongside learning and developing core driving skills, students will learn about and practice:

• Driving and Road Safety Theory
• Dealing with Peer Pressure
• Road Risk and Safety Practise
• Advanced Driving Appreciation
• Essential Car Control
• Manoeuvring & Overtaking
• Brake and Avoid
• Speed Awareness