Common questions

Can you drive at Dunsfold?

Can you drive at Dunsfold?

The track layout on the Dunsfold Park aerodrome in Surrey was designed by Lotus test drivers, and is marked out on the runway surface using painted lines and tyre stacks. Perfect for adult and junior driving experience days at Dunsfold Park run all year round. …

How long is Dunsfold track?

1.75 Miles
One of the most televised circuit on TV Dunsfold needs no introduction, although its more commonly known as the top gear test track….Track In-Depth.

Founded 2002
Length 1.75 Miles
No. of Corners 6

How many hours of driving lessons do you need to do your test?

The average learner needs 20 hours of practice to pass the driving test, in addition to 45 hours of driving lessons. Once you’ve started learning, ask your instructor for advice about when you are ready to start practising between lessons.

How many lessons does it take to learn to drive?

As a rule of thumb, learning to drive takes around 45 hours of professional lessons and 20 hours of practice. That could be spread out over three or four months. The trouble is, everyone is different. There’s no guarantee that 45 hours with an instructor will be enough.

Can you drive around the Top Gear track?

Can I drive on the Top Gear test track? Unfortunately not. Track days used to be available where fans of the show could take part in driving with The Stig and Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. Under 17s off roading was also an option that was on offer.

Where is Top Gear track filmed?

Dunsfold Aerodrome
The Top Gear test track is used by the BBC automotive television programme Top Gear. It is located at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, United Kingdom. The track was designed by Lotus Cars as a testing facility, with many of its Formula One cars tested there.

How many driving lessons does it take to pass an automatic?

In most cases, that would be approximately 22 or 23 driving lessons (taken in 2 hour intervals). We hold the same view, which applies to automatic driving lessons, that it will take more or less the same time to pass your driving test. As always, this is partially dependent on the learners ability and schedule.

Who was the fastest driver on Top Gear?

Every so often F1 drivers past and present grace the Top Gear studio, but who’s the fastest?…

F1 driver Time (mins)
Rubens Barichello 1.44.3
The Stig (ll) 1.44.4
Nigel Mansell 1.44.6
Lewis Hamilton 1.44.7 (w)

Who beat the Stig in Top Gear?

Rubens Barrichello
After Rubens Barrichello became the first person to beat the Stig’s time (coming in at 1:44.3), the show repeatedly referred to a jealous rivalry between the Stig and Barrichello. Sebastian Vettel then further beat this time by posting a time of 1:44.0.

Are there any driving experiences at Dunsfold Park?

It is designed to give a fun mix of low and high-speed corners, as well as a series of straights. Perfect for adult and junior driving experience days at Dunsfold Park run all year round. More More

Where can I get Kidz driving school lessons?

Kidz Driving School offers under 17 driving lessons at our sites at Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey (home of the BBC Series Top Gear).

How is Dunsfold Park used as a supercar track?

Only the Outer Circuit layout is used for supercar driving experiences at Dunsfold. This is slightly different from the one used by the Top Gear team, as it does not use the figure of 8 crossover as multiple cars can be on track at any one time. It is designed to give a fun mix of low and high-speed corners, as well as a series of straights.

Where is Dunsfold Park on the M25 in Surrey?

Dunsfold is located in the South East of the UK in Surrey (near Guilford) and is only a short drive from the M25, A3 or A24. The address to use for Sat Nav is 107 Perimeter Rd, Cranleigh GU6 8TB.

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Ruth Doyle