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This Easter, Mercedes-Benz is giving away a thousand incredible Driving Experiences at its Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone Circuit; incredible because they are designed for anyone without a driving licence.
From 30 March to 7 April, the lucky winners can put down their Easter eggs and get a taste for driving instead, with their very own driving lessons in the brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
There’s no age restriction to enter to be in with a chance of winning one of over 100 driving experiences taking place each day. Entrants just need to be over 1.5 metres tall. So if you’re under 16 years old and tall enough to reach the pedals, you can drive the latest A-Class on the specially designed driving facility located at Silverstone Circuit.
For Under 16s, a complete road layout featuring roundabouts, junctions and road signs make it a perfect driving environment to enable anyone who has never driven to get behind the wheel for the first time. And with a professional Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy coach with dual controls in the passenger seat, each driving experience is perfectly tailored to everyone on a one-to-one basis.
For anyone over 16 years old and approaching the legal driving age, successful entrants can sample a HeadStart session. These 30 minute sessions are designed to prepare new drivers for the public roads by developing key driving skills in a safe and controlled environment. Doing this before taking to the roads for the first time is hugely valuable, providing full concentration and confidence to deal with road risks and other road users.
Andrew Mallery, Commercial Operations Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars, commented: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for under 16s and their families to find out for themselves what’s on offer at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone Circuit. With dual controls and a professional driving coach in the passenger seat, it’s a safe and fun way for young drivers to get behind the wheel in the stylish new A-Class”.
For more information or to enter for your chance to win this all-together different kind of sweet sensation this Easter, it’s simple – visit www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk/testdriver now and enter your details. Entry closes on 27 March 2013.
Driving Experiences:
There are thrilling driving experiences in the latest awe-inspiring Mercedes-Benz cars, including the highly advanced AMG performance range. These take place at Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands on the purpose built Handling Circuits, sophisticated Wet Skid Circle and Dynamic Straight. 10 acres of challenging off-road terrain complete with a water crossing and extreme slopes are also awaiting the latest 4MATIC off-road vehicles. Under 16s over 1.5 metres tall can drive with a range of unforgettable experiences available. Under 16s and 4×4 driving experiences are also available at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone Circuit.
Mercedes-Benz World is open every day from 10am to 6pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day). For more information visit www.mercedes-benzworld.co.uk or call 0870 400 4000.
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy:
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy offers the latest techniques and an innovative way to learn to drive. Equipped with the latest proven coaching methods, there are a number of options:
- The HeadStart module prepares those at 16 years old with driving skills and responsible driving before taking on the public roads.
- Driving Lessons use the latest coaching techniques to enhance tuition for provisional licence holders that has achieved a first time test pass rate of 78%, almost twice the national average.
- The Pass Plus package is also available to refresh all drivers with enhanced coaching.
- Winter Driving Course is tailored for even the most seasoned driver. Taking place at Mercedes-Benz World on the purpose built Handling Circuits where drivers can develop skills including driving on black ice – that is simulated perfectly by the Wet Skid Circle and Dynamic Straight areas.
For more information and to book, visit www.mb-drivingacademy.co.uk or call 0845 123 00 55.