A DRIVING scheme set up to give youngsters a taste of what life on the road is like is on offer for the third year running.
Mega Drive, set up by Langbaurgh police and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council road safety department, is targeted at 16-year-olds from the Redcar and Cleveland area, including those with special needs.
The teenagers will learn about such things as vehicle ownership and the pitfalls to avoid when making a purchase, along with advice on car insurance, road hazard perception and vehicle maintenance.
The scheme will also give them an opportunity to get behind the wheel, under the supervision of a qualified driving instructor.
Last year, more than 200 youngsters took part in the scheme, and applications are now available from police stations and leisure centres in the area.
Bookings began last month at the Eston, Redcar, Saltburn and Loftus leisure centres. The fee is £3. The event will take place at Redcar Racecourse, between Tuesday, October 17 and Friday, October 20.
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