Most men would agree that there's nothing that gives them more exhilaration than a long fast drive on the open road. And let's face it, considering the state of Britain's roads these days, the typical British driver doesn't get many opportunities to let off steam. If he's not sitting pretty in a 20 mile tailback on the M6 or stopping to let a herd of cows cross a country lane, he'll be riding the roller coaster of speed bumps that have been conveniently laid down along his own street. Did you know that on average almost two million speeding tickets are issued in England and Wales each year? And that's no thanks to the 6,000 or so speed cameras that keep an eagle eye on our every move. And what with road works, temporary traffic lights, traffic cones and congested one-way systems, life in the fast lane just isn't what it used to be.

Anyone who has ever tried to find a really unique gift for a man will know it's a far from easy task. Whether it's buying for your son's 21st, your husband's retirement or a special Father's Day gift, you'll always find that as long as they have the latest gadgets and gizmos, they rarely ask for anything more. But if the man in your life is suffering the frustration of the daily commute, with all the associated trials and tribulations that are slowly driving him round the bend, you're sure to find driving experience days to be the perfect gift solution. Exciting, exhilarating and challenging, driving experience days take the strain and give him a chance to live out his deep-rooted fantasies of fast cars, motorbikes and dirty, muddy trucks!

White Knuckle Rides

Countless men dream of experiencing the powerful sounds, the awesome acceleration and incredible suspension of driving in a championship rally. The Rally Rush and Rally Driving experience days offer exhilarating high-speed rides with fast and furious skids and turns that will blow his mind. Choose these popular driving experience days to give your man a thrilling introduction to all those clever rally driving techniques, including the handbrake turns and power-slides that the professionals use to power their way around those challenging gravel stages. There's even a chance to get the kids involved, as these special days are not confined to driving license holders. So if you know a teenager who's keen to feel the power and learn some essential driving skills, the junior rally driving experience days may just be the perfect gift to celebrate that special occasion.

Feel The Earth Move

Do you know happen to know someone who has a burning desire to operate one of those bizarre mechanical monsters that trail the earth, climbing over everything in their path? From hi-view jeeps to earth movers, these hefty beasts definitely carry a wild fascination, and luckily for the off-roading, earth-moving types, there are driving experience days tailor-made for every motoring fantasy! The Dumper Racing and Dig-it driving experience days are great opportunities to get up close and personal with the mud. He'll experience the thrills as he negotiates the bumps and troughs of the toughest of terrains, and at the same time he'll learn all the skills involved in precision-handling. For the ultimate adrenaline experience, he can even combine driving with flying, with the Tiger Moth and Tank day, which offers a combination of unforgettable experiences packaged into a superb day out that he'll never forget.

The Freedom Of The Open Road

Or perhaps he's more the sophisticated type, without the millionaire's wallet? If so, he'll want driving experience days that reflect his personality and give him a real taste of the lifestyle he aspires to. Has he always dreamt of driving a shiny brand new Morgan along country lanes in the Cotswolds? Or maybe cruising fast roads in the latest Jaguar? The Gourmet Classic and the Classic and Sports Car driving experience days are fantastic choices for the man who loves the style and finesse of cars that need no introduction. If you opt for the Classic and Sports Car day, you'll be giving him a chocolate box of legendary cars, and he'll be cruising the countryside in no less than five of his favourites, to possibly include a Morgan, a Porsche, a Jaguar and an Austin Healey. And to top it off, the experience is combined with an intriguing treasure hunt, so he'll be scouring the countryside for clues and breaking with a traditional British pub lunch to round off what will be a day to remember for years to come.