Tank driving experiences are continuing to grow in popularity this year and the increase in demand is leading to more and more companies now offering the service. Regardless of where in the UK you live, chances are that you can find a tank driving course a short drive away. Should you be interested in giving it a try, there is wealth of information online illustrating just how to get the most out of the experience. Here are the most important tank driving do's and don'ts when it comes to really getting your moneys worth.
Don't forget to Bring a Camera
This is a surprisingly common mistake and one that many tank driving companies are quick to take advantage of by offering to take and subsequently sell photos at pretty extravagant prices. Due to the once in a life time nature of tank driving experiences and lets face it how cool people look when they are sitting on one of these crazy powerful vehicles, make sure that you bring your own camera to commemorate the day.
Do Listen to Everything your Instructor Says
The majority of tank driving experiences start out with instructions and training on just how to handle a tank. The instructors are generally very professional and are in fact often ex military personnel. Everything that they teach you is based upon their intention to ensure that you both enjoy your tank driving experience and that you are safe while you do it. Therefore make sure that you pay attention.
Don't Hog the Controls
Many tank driving experiences involve teams of strangers occupying the same tank. All team members are paying the same amount, therefore to ensure that everyone gets their moneys worth, make sure that you respect other team members and don't attempt to get more driving time than you have been allotted. Everyone has paid the same price and therefore they should get to drive for the same amount of time.
Do Wear the Right Clothes
Many people seem to forget about the advice to dress sensibly for tank driving experiences. The simple fact is that tank driving courses are generally incredibly muddy and therefore whatever clothes you wear are likely to be ruined. Also you will be expected to climb up onto and then into the tank. The tank is likely to be slippery so make sure that you wear sturdy shoes.
Lastly Do your Research
As I mentioned at the start of this article, there are now many different companies that offer the service. And not only does the price vary significantly so does the quality of the instructors and the exact activities during the day. For example, many companies offer what are known as Full Monty packages which usually end with the chance to literally drive over and crush a saloon car. Many would agree that you haven't really experienced tank driving unless you've experienced crushing a car with one.