Driving Lessons with a difference

A group of customers put their driving skills to the test on the race track and the road when they took part in a special event at the Croft Circuit near Darlington.

As part of the ‘Mercedes driving experience’, guests took to the controls of virtually every model bearing the famous three-pointed star including some of the latest AMG versions.

The participants were accompanied around the 2.1 mile track, which hosts British Touring Car Championship, British Formula 3 and GT Championship races, by professional instructors who provided expert advice on the techniques used by McLaren Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen.

There was also an opportunity to go out on the public road with an advanced driving instructor and participate in thrilling ABS and ESP demonstrations showing the cars’ impressive safety features in action.

A pulsating day concluded with a prize-giving ceremony, which saw the ‘Driver of the Day’ award for achieving the highest marks.