Lanarkshire Driving Schools

Since 2002 on board training driving school, and their experienced driving instructors, have been providing young driver and pre-17 driving experiences and under-age driving lessons. We have exclusive access to an off-road training complex which affords us the opportunity to give fully structured driving lessons to younger drivers. This is situated in the grounds of Hamilton Park Racecourse, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, near Glasgow and there is a large area available to us within the grounds. We also have access to a large roads network within the grounds of Ingliston Showground in Edinburgh, near West Lothian and Midlothian, where we can get the young drivers once competent, to experience higher speeds similar to on-road driving.

Both driving venues give excellent teenage driving experiences and are by appointment only and must be paid at the time of booking by debit/credit card. We can cover most of the DSA driving lessons syllabus and you will be amazed at how much you can do.

European Road Safety research has also found that it is not the age that is important for young driver road safety but more so the number of hours that young drivers have over an extended period of time before sitting their driving test. We believe that the younger a person starts to drive and when the driving is spread gradually over a few years the young driver becomes more confident in the control of the car and is more aware of not only their but also the cars limitations.

A large part of this learning is promoting positive beliefs & attitudes to driving, developing a sound understanding of the vehicle and driver's limitations and instilling responsibility and maturity behind the wheel of the car while retaining a fun and enjoyable learning environment!

Our pre-17 under-age drivers are taught by the same instructors who do our on road lessons and we expect the same high standards. We also complete written records of their progress and the young drivers are able to continue with us for ordinary lessons. A provisional licence is NOT required for our underage driving lessons.

On Board Training had it’s very first kids driving experience birthday party in 2003 for a ten year old and they have become more popular in recent months.

We can cater for up to 10 driving school cars at Hamilton and up to 20 driving school cars at Ingliston with a maximum of 3 participants per car and minimum 2 hour booking per car.

Parties are charged per car and not per head so no need to worry about restricting the amount of kids you would like to invite!

See below for more information on the different birthday packages we offer.

This is an excellent must have birthday party, whether it is for the last one at primary school or for any age at high school.

Our experienced driving instructors will ensure that all participants have a safe and fun time with the driver changing in the car at approximately 15 to 30 minute intervals ensuring no-one feels left out. There will be loads of learning from the back too as the drivers get at least 2 to 4 shots at driving.

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Are you a Secondary or High School student or teacher or do you go to or run or help out at a Youth Group?

We can offer an amazing young driving experience for you or any young people you work with. We can offer a service tailored to your needs whether that is: one off taster sessions, stand alone practical driving course sessions in your car parks or at our venues, practical driving course sessions to supplement your other own or other Agency classroom presentations or a full bespoke package.

Please read on for more information why on board training have the experience and are in a better position than most driving schools to provide practical and theory driving sessions and workshops to young and pre 17 drivers. Our course and project prices are very competitive compared to others who often charge a lot more for a service which may not have the same quality.

All our instructors have had enhanced Disclosure Checks completed and are experienced in providing not only our quality on road lessons but more importantly the lessons for our younger drivers from age 12 which at times can take place with not only 1 student in the car but up to 3 participants sharing the car when it is part of a school or youth group activity.

A large part of this learning is promoting positive beliefs & attitudes to driving, developing a sound understanding of the vehicle and driver's limitations and instilling responsibility and maturity behind the wheel of the car while retaining a fun and enjoyable learning environment!

The flexibility we can offer for these courses ensures each course is tailored to the individual requirements of each participant and group. The driving courses can be designed as a one off taster or more commonly as several weeks or months of driving which can also have theory and road safety presentations included by our own qualified and experienced instructors.

We can assist further in preparation for the remaining parts of the theory test including the Hazard Perception and then the actual preparation for the practical driving test with more schools considering this as part of the syllabus.