Get in gear

1 in 5 newly qualified driver's crash with in their first year of driving.

The Get in Gear course is offered to drivers who have recently passed their driving test.

It aims to give them the skills to cope with driving independently and to reduce the chances of being involved in a crash.

Essential training that you didn't even know you needed.

Get in Gear is delivered in two parts, an interactive presentation and four hours advance driver training.

The presentation is a chance to consider how you need to develop to become an even better driver; and to discuss key issues that affect new drivers.

The driver has an opportunity to put it all into practice with the help of an Approved Driving Instructor. The drives are completed as 2 x 2 hour sessions and routes will include:

• Driving on rural roads
• Driving on dual carriageways
• Motorways
• Town driving

How to apply

You must have passed your driving test within the last 12 months and you must be between 17 and 24 years old

For a limited time we will pay for the full cost of your Get in Gear course, which is worth £150.

You will need to download, complete and return the application form at the bottom of this page. The form needs to be returned to:

Road Safety
Buckinghamshire County Council
FREEPOST AHE332
Aylesbury
HP20 1UY

Once you are accepted onto the scheme you will be invited to attend a presentation with other newly qualified drivers.

For more information call 0845 2302882 or email tfb@buckscc.gov.uk

Related files (you may need Acrobat Reader to open)

• Application (PDF 133KB)
  Get in Gear application form