Should you currently be searching online to find the answer to the question as to whether or not tank driving is difficult, you are probably one of many people in the UK interested in driving a tank for the first time. Tank driving is of course difficult to learn how to do perfectly yet should you just wish to get your hands on one for a limited period of time and get the thrills of going around an obstacle course in one, it is neither difficult not expensive. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about tank driving experiences.
How much does it Cost to go Tank Driving?
The price of tank driving all depends on the duration that you spend experiencing it.
- It is possible to experience tank driving for under a hundred pounds. However for this price you will generally only get about fifteen minutes in control of the vehicle. Though it will still be a treasured memory, you may find it is worth spending a little bit more.
- Many companies offer an entire day of tank driving for just under three hundred pounds. These tank driving days are generally referred to as "Full Monty" packages and usually include the opportunity to drive no less than four different military vehicles. As well as driving experiences, the experienced instructors generally give a number of interesting presentations on various aspects of modern warfare.
Where in the UK is it possible to go Tank Driving?
There are tank driving tracks spread pretty evenly throughout the UK and therefore should it be an experience that interests you, it is unlikely that you will have to drive more than a couple of hours. When choosing a tank driving track make sure that you take into consideration the exact nature of the experience offered as it does vary depending on where you go.
Can anyone go Tank Driving?
The exact nature of the restrictions in place on who can partake in tank driving experiences does vary from company to company. It is therefore important that you check out the restrictions of any company you are interested in prior to making the purchase. In general however the restrictions are as follows.
- Most companies have a minimum age of between twelve and sixteen years old.
- Most companies have a maximum weight of around twenty stone.
- Most companies have a minimum height of five feet and no maximum height.
- Rarely do companies require participants to have a driving licence.
- No company will allow anyone to control or be a passenger of a tank if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Can I Crush a Car?
Many companies do indeed provide a tank driving experience that includes literally crushing and destroying an actual saloon car. The cost of this experience varies depending upon the company that you choose, however you can generally expect to pay around four hundred pounds. Such experiences include training on just how to go about driving the tank over a car safely and you are then given full control to do so while being supervised by an experienced instructor.