Driving Ambition - Off Road Driving Amazing experience for under 17's

Our off road driving lessons are aimed at 15 - 16 year olds getting experience before driving on roads with other traffic. We also offer driving experiences for the Blind , Partially sighted , and those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxcia, ADHD (Attention, Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) . Off road driving experiences are available from 12 years upwards.

Our instructors are all DSA (Driving Standards Agency) approved and been checked by the DSA and The Criminal Records Bureau ( CRB ), an Executive Agency of the Home Office.

Turweston Aerodrome (NN13 5YD) has granted Driving Ambition exclusive rights to use its private land for off road driving tuition.

Thanks very much. Rachel really enjoyed the driving session. Thanks too for your very prompt organisation.

Ref: Vicky Wyatt

Hi Mark
Just a quick thank you for Vicky's first under 17 driving lesson last Thursday. She was absolutely delighted and has been full of the experience ever since. Your clarity in instructions was really appreciated. I shall be booking further lessons as soon as the GCSE scene is clearer.
Again many thanks!
Regards
Jim Wyatt

Just to say thank you for the driving lessons for Tom, Jack and George yesterday. They all had a brilliant time. Tom had a real confidence boost and has booked his Theory test again – so thanks to Graham for that.

A (belated) note to thank you for Rachael's first driving lesson, she has now had another 4 hours and is well on the way. The offroad experience really set her up and gave the confidence to tackle the roads straight away. Would recommend you to anyone looking for a safe starter session.

Hi Mark, The photos are great. Josh had a wonderful lesson. Thank you for making it possible and for giving him such a fantastic experience. We will be back - if Josh had his way we would be back tomorrow!

Dear Mark Just to say how much Maya enjoyed her lesson with you on Saturday. She is now full of enthusiasm and cant wait to start lessons after her birthday, having been really nervous and convinced she would never be able to drive!

Hi Mark

I had a truly fantastic time driving. You are an extremely patient teacher - and a calm one at that too! When watching the video my husband took, he pointed out a few times how close to the kerb I was... I can only remember you gently telling me to steer a little right or left. I can't believe how quickly the time went, and even though my concentration lapsed a little (steering to the right when you said left, towards the end!) I could have carried on longer. I am hoping to be back in the future, and possibly by the time I am 45, I might be ready for my (fake) test! You never know, medical science might yet find a way to restore my sight - in which case I'll be back for proper lessons! Thanks again - look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind regards

Sasha (Leicestershire)

Date: 09/07/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1662586)
Name: Richard & Kathryn Pope
Location: None
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Comments: Hi Mark Not sure if you remember James (Pope) but just to let you know that he passed his test on Saturday. Absolutely believe that the introduction and training you enabled him to have at an early age and away from the distraction of busy roads and other drivers was the perfect confidence builder. You might imagine that he is absolutely thrilled having achieved this after only 5, two hour lessons. I did ask him to drop you a line but of course, he's out! We will be continuing the lessons with you for Eleanor and will book another soon for her birthday in August. Many thanks. Richard and Kathryn Pope

Date: 08/07/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1662070)
Name: Iwan witt
Location: Oxfordshire
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: Mark, As you know I was very apprehensive about my driving lesson last week. Thank you for showing me great patience and encouraging me I really enjoyed the experience and can't wait for my next lesson. Iwan

Date: 04/07/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1659600)
Name: Dianna Upton
Location: Bedforshire
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: To Mark & Chris, Thank you for giving Natasha & Alec a great time. I think it is a wonderful and safe way to introduce children under 17 to the driving experience. See you again on the 15th of July... Kind regards Dee & Alan

Date: 22/06/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1633378)
Name: katy :)
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Comments: Just want to say thank you ever so much Ian for helping me pass my test...1st time!!! and im looking forward to probably doing pass plus with you!!! thanks again...katy!!! (katykins!!!) :)

Date: 18/06/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1626049)
Name: Adrian & Michele Poynter
Location: Oxford
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: Mark, We just wanted to follow up to thank you once again for taking our daughter Lauren on her very first ever driving lesson. She has not stopped smiling and is already badgering us for a car! We would recommend your school to anyone who wishes for their offspring to be coached by a true professional. Thanks once again.

Date: 17/06/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1623640)
Name: Margaret Delaney
Location: West Midlands
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Comments: Hi Mark, Many thanks for giving Matthew a brilliant experience. It was even better than I expected and he had a memorable day

Date: 21/05/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1568546)
Name: Ricky Sadler
Location: West Midlands
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Comments: Hi Mark This is Ricky Sadler from West Bromwich in the West Midlands - i had 3 x 2hour lessons off you back in July, August and September 2006 - i would just like to say thank you very much for all that you did for me and just to let you know i passed my driving test on 18th May 2007 and i am now doing the pass plus. Thanks Rick

Date: 20/05/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1567027)
Name: Charles Joseph
Location: None
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Comments: Dear Mark thank you for the wonderful session you gave Pam. She has been full of praise for your skills as an instructor and has come away feeling she has really achieved something. We hope to be back in a couple of weeks or so, and will give you a call nearer the time to arrange another fun packed session. Thanks again Charles

Date: 06/05/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1539558)
Name: Matthew Cannon
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Dear Mark, thank you very much for letting me drive your car for my 9th Birthday. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to come again. Matthew.

Date: 29/04/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1524199)
Name: John Shakespeare
Location: Birmingham
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Comments: Hi Mick, Thanks for my driving lesson I really enjoyed the experience and have really learnt a lot the best 2 hours I have ever spent and would recommend it to anyone who wants to get behind the wheel before they are 17 Thanks again John

Name: Amy, Carole and David Jones
Location: Nuneaton
Where did you hear about us? Search Engine
Comments:
Mark, Thank you very much for making Amy's first experiences of learning to drive pleasurable. I know she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It made my job of sitting with her when she officially took to the road today less nerve racking than it might other wise have been.

Date: 18/03/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1445697)
Name: Siobhan Allen
Location: Staffordshire
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Thank you very much for my driving lesson today I had a really great time and I learnt a lot=D I feel a lot more confident for when I go out on the road next week! And thanx for puttin my picture up on the website lol It could have been worse!! =D Thank you again Siobhan Allen =D

Date: 26/02/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1414273)
Name: Simon and Mary Hill
Location: None
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Dear Mark, Our son, Jack Hill, attended a two hour lesson for his 13th birthday today with Driving Ambition. He said that it is the best present he has ever had. He thoroughly enjoyed his time with Mick who by all accounts was extremely patient and good fun! My husband and I would like to thank you for providing an excellent session and we will be sure to recommend you to our friends. Many thanks, Simon and Mary Hill.

Date: 21/02/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1407887)
Name: Dominic Gray
Location: Wiltshire
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Comments: Brilliant 2 hours, highly recommended for anyone even faintly interested in driving. Best christmas present ever!

Date: 04/02/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1385104)
Name: Amanda Kelly / Oliver
Location: None
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Comments: Hi Mark/Christine Oliver has just returned from his first driving lesson and has had a great time. Thank you for arranging things at short notice. We will be in touch again in the near future so that Oliver is well prepared for the open road next year. Regards Amanda Kelly

Date: 04/02/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1384676)
Name: Hannah Hills
Location: Towcester
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Just to say I have had my first ever experience of driving and loved it. Thanks Mark for your help and patience and look forward to seeing you again on 4th March. Hannah

Date: 04/02/2007
Guest: 2 (Reference ID: 1383790)
Name: Jamie Edwards
Location: Reading
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Comments: Wow!!! i had my first off road driving experience today and loved every second of it. I would recommend this to anyone because it is such a fantastic way of learning to drive before your 17, it is one 2 one bases which means only you and mark or another instructor in the car no one else, and also how mark because he gives you the confidence that you need when you are driving. Overall had an amazing experience and can't wait to book my next lesson, thanks again Jamie

Date: 04/02/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1383792)
Name: Jamie Edwards
Location: Reading
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Comments: Oh and i didn't stall and got into 5th gear! cheers Jamie

Date: 15/01/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1359512)
Name: Phil Mantle & Emma Brown
Location: Birmingham
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Comments: Mark, Many thanks for Emma's driving lesson it was really a great time. Only concern is that as Emma didn't stall she's now free to comment on my driving. Hope to see you again soon. Many thanks again, Phil and Emma

Date: 15/01/2007
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1358556)
Name: Richard Baker
Location: Middlesex
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Comments: Thanks Mick for a really good time, a memory that will be remembered for a long time, chers Richard

Date: 03/12/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1305179)
Name: Justine Alex & Amie Mathers
Location: Staffordshire
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Comments: Hi Mark and the crew, Its Alex, Juss and Amie.. We just wanted to say thank you very much for today, we all really enjoyed it! We'll all be bragging to our mates Monday morning! The pictures are great! Juss said thanks for the happy birthday! Thanks alot! Alex, Juss and Amie

Date: 28/11/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1299935)
Name: Barbara Wanless
Location: Acton, Ontario, Canada
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: Dear Mark and Everyone at Driving Ambition, Thank you for posting the photos of Adam Ferguson's driving experience on your site.

Adam is my cousin's son and, since all of my family is in the UK, but I now live in Canada, it's hard for me to share in the events in their lives. Your photos meant the world to me as I know that one of the things that Adam has wanted to do, but didn't think was possible since he is blind, is to drive. My heartfelt appreciation for giving such a hard-working and ace guy great memories and the sensation of driving a car. Kudos to your company, Barbara Wanless.

Date: 21/11/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1289756)
Name: Judith Humberstone
Location: Oxfordshire
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Comments: Mark Just a quick e mail to say thanks for the lesson on Sunday James really enjoyed it Will be in touch to organise the next one in the new year Kind regards Judith Humberstone PS the photos were great

Date: 13/10/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1245729)
Name: Bob and Sue Shelley
Location: Brackley
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: Dear Ian, Thank you very much for helping Nick to pass his driving test. He really enjoyed having lessons with you and he obviously learnt a lot! Nick certainly became a more confident driver with you as his instructor and we are very grateful to you for that. With best wishes Bob and Sue Shelley

Date: 09/10/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1240182)
Name: Paul Jones
Location: Kent
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Hi mark thanks again loved every minute of it i will remember this experience for ever. thankx m8 paul

Date: 01/10/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1232586)
Name: Abbi Cozens
Location: essex
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: when taking part in drivers ambistion it was the best day of my life,especially getting up to 5th gear!! mark is a brilliant instructor and for all those unter the age for driving ide give it 100% to giv it a go!! thanks for a brilliant day mark abbi x

Date: 28/08/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1209714)
Name: Will Hutchins
Location: Leicestershire
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I had my first off road lesson with Mark yesterday. It was the first time behind the wheel and I thought it was great. I always knew what I was doing because of some great instucting from Mark. I would strongly recomend this to anyone who is looking to gain experience before turning 17. I hope to go again. I'd also like to add I didn't stall once. Thanks Mark, Will

Date: 17/08/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1201551)
Name: richard
Location: birmingham
Referred By: Word of Mouth
Comments: I had my first off road diving lesson last Sunday thanks to Mark. It was an absolutely amazing experience as i have never drivern before. strongly recommend it. I can't wait for my next one soon.

Date: 13/08/2006
Guest: 2 (Reference ID: 1199354)
Name: Bob Cresswell
Location: None
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Comments: Mark Thanks very much for Thursday. Ed really enjoyed it,“awesome” was the verdict!. He slept all the way back which was probably a blessing as he wasn't able to tell me everything I was doing wrong. We'd like to come back for some more sometime so I'll be in touch when we can work something out with diaries. Bob

Date: 10/07/2006
Guest: (Reference ID: 1170692)
Name: Ricky Sadler
Location: West Midlands
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Comments: I had my first off road lesson on 9th July and i thoroughly enjoyed it thanks to Mark - looking forward to my next lesson in August.

Date: 05/07/2006
Guest: (Reference ID: 1167847)
Name: Sally Hull
Location: Warwickshire
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Comments: Mark, Many thanks for Matthew`s lesson on Saturday. He really enjoyed it & it`s a great start to his driving career. Thanks again Best wishes Sally Hull

Date: 03/07/2006
Guest: (Reference ID: 1166638)
Name: Pam Hirst
Location: Hertfordshire
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Comments: Mark Matthew loved his lesson and has already asked if he can have another as part of his Christmas present and for his next birthday too! I'm sure we'll be seeing you again. Kind regards Pam Hirst

Date: 25/06/2006
Guest: 2 (Reference ID: 1162286)
Name: Steve Barningham
Location: Southend on Sea
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Comments: Hi Mark, The photos are great. Thanks for making their day very special. Also thanks to Ian. Good luck with the company. Regards Steve

Date: 25/06/2006
Guest: 1 (Reference ID: 1162287)
Name: Bill Rossiter
Location: Buckinghamshire
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Comments: Many thanks.. Lydia had a great time. Will be back again soon. Thanks to Christine Best Wishes Bill

Hi there

Just a quick note to say thank you so much for giving Mhairi a wonderful time on Saturday. She is absolutely full of her experience and obviously thoroughly enjoyed it. (Hope Chris did too).

Again, many thanks - and now to find a good instructor in our area to keep this going

Regards

Janice

Hello Mark, Just wanted to say what a lovely time James had last Friday. He thoroughly enjoyed his off road driving lesson. I'm sure we will be back. It would be lovely if you could set up a branch in Essex !! Please thank Allan Boother for making it such fun for James.

Thank you for the driving lesson on Saturday. It was brilliant and I can't wait to come again. Thanks again. regards James Pope

We saw the pictures....cool. On behalf of us all, thank you for a fantastic day, we loved it. All the best for the future Michael

Dear Mark Just a line to thank you very much for Janines driving lesson yesterday.

I'm sorry that I coulnd not stay until the end. Janine thoroughly enjoyed her lesson and didn't stop talking about it all day and is now an 'expert' :-)) She had so been looking forward to it, I hope that it was not too arduous for you, you made the day for one very happy 14 year old.

PS The web site calendar and picture made the experience even nicer - what a good idea.

Dear Mark

Thank you

Andrew really enjoyed his lesson and thank you for the energy you put into it and for making Andrew so welcome.

As anticipated Andrew would like another lesson.

Thanks a lot for the lesson! I went on the website last night and the photos look great! Thanks again, I'll probably be back soon. Stu

Hi Mark Ashlea can't wait to drive again!! She thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and I can see us visiting you again in the very near future. Who knows...maybe even cousin Melissa will have a go next time too? Thanks once again, you've made a very special birthday very memorable.

Thanks Mark - Tim thoroughly enjoyed it and we plan to give him a few more sessions with you over the next 11 months in the run up to his 17th birthday. Thanks & Kind regards Keith

Hi Mark,Thanks for this morning,Simran had a brilliant time,and of course he learned so much which has given him confidence before he goes out on the road.

Thanks Ian for putting up with me for soo long and yey I finally did it. Haven't stopped smiling yet!

Hi Mark

Krishan really enjoyed the lesson, in fact he said that it was the best
present I have given him (considering I paid for a limousine for him and his
friends to tour London last year) - you must have really done wonders. He
wants to come back for more lessons and has promised me to start saving
money for it. Lovely pictures

Hi Mark, Hannah enjoyed her lesson very much and should be back again at half term - too far to come at any other time. Thanks again. Penny

Thank you Mark for the great lesson it was a real suprise. Thanks a lot from Alex

Dear Mark,
Thank you very much for the fantastic experience. As a blind person I never
thought it possible for me to really feel in control of a car. It was
amazing. I will certainly tell all my friends about it.
And I would love to come back some time and try again.
You are a very patient teacher.
Roger says the web site picture looks great!
With best wishes and good luck.

Ros Phillips

Hi Mark Attached are some pictures as promised, not very good I'm afraid, not the camera - just the operator not knowing how to work it. Saw the pics on the website, thanks again for an excellent day, if anyone is undecided just give them my email for a glowing recommendation. Kind regards Phil & Scott

Mark,
Just to say a huge thank you for all your hard work. I'm so pleased I passed (finally)!! It was all down to your fantastic teaching!!
Thanks again, Rachelle

Hey! Just wanted to say how fantastic my lesson was, it was a hell of a lot better than skydiving!! Thanks for a great experience; I learnt loads and it was really fun! Might see you again soon...my mum wants me to have more lessons... Tania

Just wanted to say what a fantastic website you have. My son. Adam came to Turweston Aerodrome so I was looking for his photo on your website - what a surprise to find such a varied and interesting website you have designed - well done! Adam had a super lesson with you if only you lived closer to us! Best wishes.

Thank you very much for Katie's leson - she really enjoyed it. We will now be arranging some more driving lessons for her as she is now 17! Shame we do not live nearer to you. Thanks again - we will definitely recommend driving ambition to others.

Thank you so much for looking after Hannah so well on Saturday, you have given her just the start she needed building her confidence in a safe environment. She has spent most of the weekend buzzing about the whole experience, and how weird it was driving past me coming the other way ! I must compliment you on the way you run the website, it is these little things that make such a difference, the calendar messages, the photos all make for an excellent package and I will certainly recommend you to other parents.

Dear Mark,

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR PATIENCE, SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND TEACHING SKILLS. I COULD NEVER HAVE PASSED TODAY WITHOUT IT!!!

Mark, Thank you very much for all the driving lessons!! So pleased to have past!

Thanks Mark Adam had a fantastic time, I'm really proud of him and grateful to you for enabling him to do this. We will be booking another lesson later on this year.

Ian, thanks very much for the lessons, I think there should be photos of the instructors as well as passed pupils. Thanks, i made it at last!

Mark, thanks for Kylie's lessons today - she really enjoyed them. I like the pictures.

Thanks very much for the pictures, and for the lesson. James had a great time, and is looking forward to his next try out behind the wheel

Thank you. Matt enjoyed his lesson very much and is sorry that you are a bit too far away to take him through to his test. It was an unexpected bonus that he had his licence with him and was able to go out on the road. He is keen to have another session with you so we will be in touch in the New Year Have a good Christmas

Mark, Thanks for the photos on your website. Sam enjoyed the lesson and looks forward to another go. We will contact you early in the New Year to arrange this. I will recommend you to a few of my colleagues who have youngsters of a similar age. Once again thank you and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Hi Mark, Thank you very much. Vicki had a wonderful time, let us hope the next lesson is as good and she carries on like that. Must take after her mum!! Have a good Christmas, we will be in touch for round 2 in the New Year.

Mark, thanks for the note - Stuart did enjoy the session immensely. We will probably go for the permit in a few weeks time. Website looks good !

Ref: Evelyn Sharples: Thanks Mark. The photos look great. I've attached a couple more. She did really well in the Escort - no stalls, she reversed, and drove down the rod at 30mph while I tried to stay calm. It's an excellent opportunity for children to get a taste of driving. She had a great day, and I'm sure we'll be back.

Emily really enjoyed the lesson and it gave her much more confidence. Thanks very much.

Harvey really enjoyed it and is very keen to have another go. I thought that it was excellent and the lesson good value for money.

Mark, Thanks very much, James thoroughly enjoyed himself. It’s a shame that you are so far away, perhaps you should open a branch in Reading!

Hi mark, just a note of thanks for Daniel Shorters first lesson yesterday.he thoroughly enjoyed it and would recomend your service to anybody.

Thank you for a very informative and easy to follow website. I always enjoy looking on it for new information. Keep up the good work!!!