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Driving
Getting your first motorbike or car is really exciting – freedom and independence! You can drive a moped when you are 16 and learn to drive a car at 17. But don’t ruin the experience by not being aware of the law. Stay legal and you’ll stay driving safely and responsibly.
Travelling and timetables
As you get older and more independent you’ll gain more control over where you decide to go and how to get there.
A successful journey is usually a well planned one so make sure you have:
- told somebody where you are going and what time you expect to be back
- a charged mobile phone or coins for a public phone
- medical supplies, for example, an inhaler
- checked the times of buses/trains for both your outward and return journey
- enough money for fares, accommodation, entrance tickets, food and drink
- enough water if you are going to be away from shops/cafes
- checked the weather forecast and have taken suitable clothing/shoes/hat/sunscreen
- a bicycle repair kit and a good bicycle lock (only if you are taking your bike!)
Travel discounts
Young people can travel cheaply with travel cards and special passes.
Weblinks
Disabled people and driving – your rights, adapting a vehicle and licensing.
External link: direct.gov.uk
Learning to drive or ride – lots of information about licences, tests, owning a vehicle and road safety.
External link: direct.gov.uk
Bristol Ferry Boat Company – map, timetable, harbour attractions.
External link: bristolferry.com
First for Students – timetables, bus routes and cheap fares!
External link: firstgroup.com/students
T: 0845 601 80 20
Megabus – low cost inter city bus and train travel
External link: megabus.com
External link: megatrain.com
T: 0900 160 0900
National Express – coach, train and bus travel. Check out the Funfares!
External link: nationalexpress.com
National Rail Enquiries
T: 08457 48 49 50
Sustrans – get cycling and search for a route near you.
External link: sustrans.org.uk
Traveline – public transport information.
External link: traveline.org.uk
T: 0871 200 22 33
16-25 Railcard – get a third off rail fares.
External link: 16-25railcard.co.uk
First for Students – timetables, bus routes and cheap fares!
External link: firstgroup.com
T: 0845 601 80 20
National Express – coach, train and bus travel. Check out the Funfares!
External link: nationalexpress.com
