Young drivers get chance to experience Silverstone

Milton Keynes RSOs are backing a road safety competition that gives young drivers the chance to win an action packed day at the home of the British Grand Prix.

The prize – for the 14 winners and their chosen guests - is an action packed day at Silverstone in October of this year. The day will comprise go-kart racing, an off road session in a 4 x 4 vehicle, and a ‘skids and skills’ trial on a challenging slalom course.

To enter, drivers between the age of 18 – 25 years must log onto the For my girlfriend campaign website, www.fmg.org.uk, and answer a series of multiple choice questions. The website contains a host of road safety information and other material that a young driver will find useful, including advice on insurance, vehicle maintenance and personal safety while driving.

The competition is part of the ‘For my girlfriend’ campaign, which reminds young male drivers of the potentially tragic consequences of driving too fast – by facing them with the appalling prospect of killing their girlfriend while she is a passenger in their car.

"We hope that while trawling through the site for the competition answers young drivers will pick up road safety information," said cllr Graham Mabbutt, cabinet member responsible for transport. "The prize is designed to appeal to young drivers who might be attracted by speed – the very people we need to get the message across too."