£159
Feel the breath-taking brawn of a 45ft long, 480 break-horse-power monster of a vehicle with this incredible DAF XF Truck Driving experience.
Get to grips with the huge steering wheel as you sit, perched up high, inside the cab at the controls of this enormous piece of machinery and manoeuvre around a purpose-built course designed to get the most out of this unique driving experience.
After a quick briefing from a qualified HGV instructor, it’s time to put the truck through its paces and test its raw-power and acceleration through its 16 gears, as you weave through cones and learn how to reverse the colossal 45ft rig.
This is a fantastic and unordinary driving experience that will push your driving skills to the limit.
This experience is available Monday to Friday, throughout the year.
You will typically spend 2-3 hours at the venue.
This experience is for one person, there will be other people there on the day.
You are welcome to bring friends and family to watch you take to the track!
The minimum age for this experience is 17 years old.
You will be required to hold a full UK or European manual driving licence which must have been held for at least one year with no serious offences, this will need to be presented on the day.
The person driving the truck will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.
This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.
This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.
On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:
 | Car Chase Heroes. AbingdonJacki from Sales, July 2019 |
As a daughter of a commercial fitter I’ve been around trucks since childhood however never actually driven one. I’d had my eye on this experience for a while and when asked to do it as a ‘Tried and Tested by Us’ I was so excited.
Booking my experience was simple and Car Chase Heroes confirmed my booking via email, providing all the information I needed for the day.
Friday morning I made the journey to Abingdon in Oxfordshire, taking more notice than usual of the HGVs around me on the M25. Arriving at the army barracks location I could see the truck out on the track along with Optimus Prime and the other supercars and movie cars in the distance. The event was a hive of activity, music playing over the PA system, the sound of engines roaring and names being announced to make their way to the pit areas for briefing.
I queued up to sign in and provide my proof of ID, the female team member was really friendly and was genuinely excited for me to be doing the Truck Driving Experience. I stood and watched for about 20 minutes as the supercars left the pits, while waiting for my name to be announced for my 1.30 slot.
My briefing started as we approached the vehicle and once I’d climbed up the three steps into the cab Paul my instructor talked me through the gears, mirrors and other features before it was seatbelt on and time to turn the rig around and head out onto the track.
Passing Optimus Prime we had time for a quick trucker’s sault on the air horns before turning right and taking on the slalom cones. Paul was great at explaining the sight lines and it was surprising how maneuverable the 45ft long trailer was. Amazingly all cones standing we headed further down the track to a cone roundabout, Paul again telling me where to focus my sight to ensure that I pull out far enough so that the trailer followed without clipping the cones (English layout, clockwise and European, anticlockwise!)
Next was the skill I’d been dreading, ‘Reversing around a Corner’ coordination don’t fail me now! Paul told me to line up the back of the trailer with a point in the distance and to keep an eye on the verge. If I wanted the trailer to go left, turn the steering wheel to the right and vice versa. On my second attempt I did it, with perfect distance from the verge. Apparently the best attempt for the day! (I think he was being generous).
Then it was back through the slalom and finishing off an amazing experience back at the pits. I’ve done driving days where you’re whizzing around at speed but in my opinion this was more fun and tested my driving skills, a great alternative for someone who has tried the rest.
Take a friend – there is a small fee (£5pp) but up to 2 people can ride in the cab with you. They can enjoy the experience with you and take pictures/video.
Take a friend – there is a small fee (£5pp) but up to 2 people can ride in the cab with you. They can enjoy the experience with you and take pictures/video.
1 - 10 of 19 Reviews
Dari - verified purchaser
Yes I recommend this product3/6/2020
Had a great time staff really friendly and helpful, facilities good. Had a great time. Thank you
When did your experience take place? 14/02/2020
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Dunsfold
J4kk1 - verified purchaser
Yes I recommend this product7/28/2019
Such great fun I just want to do it again! I absolutely loved this experience, my instructor was really helpful and friendly.
When did your experience take place? 12/07/19
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Abingdon Airfield - Oxfordshire
dave - verified purchaser
Yes I recommend this product8/14/2022
Fantastic! The American instructor from Arizona was brilliant, he was a credit to your Company. Driving an articulated truck had been one of my lifetime ambitions and I couldn't believe how easy it was to do it. I particularly enjoyed reversing the truck and trailer into the coned bays it was great fun and I would highly recommend this activity,
When did your experience take place? 13 Aug 2022
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Tockwith
SallyF - verified purchaser
No I do not recommend this product1/31/2023
We arrived at the venue to find we were just one of a HUGE event so loads of people milling around. The staff were very friendly on arrival BUT we then found ourselves standing in a field with hundreds of other people on a freezing cold day. There was nowhere to sit and no cover from the freezing wind. I was scheduled for 2:30pm but still standing around at gone 3pm (I did then read the paperwork that says to arrive at 2:30pm BUT your turn will be between 3pm and 4:30pm). By gone 3pm I was freezing cold and couldn't face hanging around any longer so we left. So the drive might have been fun but this is not the way to treat customers. Give them somewhere to keep warm and free drinks (there was 1 food truck and I ordered a hot drink that was freezing cold and it cost £3!). Standing around just waiting for your turn was awful. We got chatting to some other customers who said the same as us. No idea how much this cost as it was a gift so can only assume it was cheap. The organisers need to do alot better IMHO.
When did your experience take place? 27 Jan 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Abingdon Abbie - Quality and Review Management Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
In regards to the queuing time, I am only able to apologise for this. Although booked, this is not a drive time, this is just an arrival time for your experience. If you wish for us to take this any further or for us to look into this with Car Chase Heroes, please contact our Customer Support Team at customersupport@activitysuperstore.com.
Kind regards,
Abbie
Activity Superstore Ltd.Response from Activity Superstore
Sculley - verified purchaser
No I do not recommend this product2/7/2023
There was nothing about this experience that made me feel like I was having a fun experience: I felt like I was on a conveyer belt trying to extract money from me. I was gifted a voucher to drive a lorry by a group of people that wanted to thank me for something significant that I did for them. The booking was a pain and I had to pay extra for a weekend drive (I work Monday – Friday) They wanted more money for me to pick the location most convenient to me. I got to the location on time and had to queue for an hour to get in. In the queue there was a real hard sell to get the extra insurance: telling me that if another car hit me while I am standstill, I would be fully liable. I was up sold to pay for taking a passenger in with me. They tried to sell many other add on’s such as a fast lap as a passenger etc etc. Then went in and was told it would be 20 mins until my drive… I waited 2 hours, kept getting told it would not be long, other customers complained and jumped the queue going before me. I noticed two others asking if their partners could sit in the truck with them: they were told, yes, no problem after I had to pay for my partner to come with me. I felt like they were trying to get as much money out of me while there. While there, multiple cars broke down or were over booked so they were asking people to swap to other cars before it got dark otherwise they would not be able to drive. It was just a mess and I will never use again.
When did your experience take place? 28 Jan 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Abingdon Abbie - Quality and Review Management Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
I can only apologise that you feel this way regarding your experience. In regards to availability, I can see that on purchase and also validation of this voucher it does state ‘This experience is available Monday to Friday, subject to availability.’ We are only able to apologise that you felt as though you had to purchase the damage waiver, as it does state ‘The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident’ and you are under no obligation to purchase this. If you wish for this to be investigated further, please feel free to email me at reviews@activitysuperstore.com.
Kind regards,
Abbie
Activity Superstore Ltd.
Response from Activity Superstore
Robert - verified purchaser
No I do not recommend this product3/31/2023
Based on the photographs for the Truck experience I was expecting a large modern truck to drive but the reality was a very modest old lorry with a trailer to make it look long. The 'driving' consisted entirely of turning around in a relatively small space to back up the 'truck' between cones. At no point did I get out of 2nd gear or even be allowed to make my own steering decisions. The instructor just controlled every move and it was all over in 15 minutes. The admin was largely dominated by the numerous attempts to up sell the completely unnecessary extra insurance. Definitely not what I was expecting
When did your experience take place? 19 Mar 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Blyton Park
Ruth - verified purchaser
Yes I recommend this product3/27/2023
Really had a brilliant time even though the queue was very long it was worth the wait. All the staff was great, wish it was longer but the person was patient and very nice, I would really recommend it.
When did your experience take place? 25 Mar 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Blyton Park
Craig - verified purchaser
No I do not recommend this product4/11/2023
Shocking No chance to feel the “raw power of the 16 gears” barely get above 10-15 miles per hour slowly manoeuvring through half a dozen cones on some pot hole ridden piece of tarmac and mud well away from the main track, the way the experience is worded I’d have at least expected to be able to actual have taken the truck on the track to feel the power going through the gears. Doing 10 miles an hour in an ancient truck that’s done 450,000 miles was a complete anti-climax and not worth the money, also being charged an additional £29 for a damage waiver, what a joke, what could I have damaged at that speed with nothing around but mud and a few cones
When did your experience take place? 12 Mar 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Blyton Park Abbie - Quality and Review Management Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
I can see the experience does state the following:
After a quick briefing from a qualified HGV instructor, it’s time to put the truck through its paces and test its raw-power and acceleration through its 16 gears, as you weave through cones and learn how to reverse the colossal 45ft rig. This is a fantastic and unordinary driving experience that will push your driving skills to the limit.
The person driving the truck will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.
I can only apologise if you were unhappy with this.
Kind regards,
AbbieResponse from Activity Superstore
G - verified purchaser
Yes I recommend this product4/21/2023
Whilst well organised and Callum was great instructor, only got to drive one of the Car Chase Heroes car transporters not the publicised articulated outfit. Good experience but disappointed not delivered in the publicised outfit
When did your experience take place? 08 Apr 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - wattisham
Roger - verified purchaser
Yes I recommend this product6/5/2023
My wife bought me a truck driving experience as a gift because I was always saying how I fancied having a go. The check-in at Abingdon was efficient and friendly. Naomi walked us to the truck where Gary, our instructor, was ready and waiting. Gary was great - he explained everything quickly and simply and put us at ease. The driving experience was very enjoyable, including some reversing manoeuvres that took a while to get into but in the end were great fun. Thanks to everybody for a very enjoyable experience!
When did your experience take place? 05 Jun 2023
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Car Chase Heroes - Blyton Park
