A 13-YEAR-OLD from Cheddar has been named the UK's best young driver.
Hannah Tripp has been taking driving lessons from Young Driver, which offers driving experience to people under the age of 17, and entered a competition to find the best young driver in the country, in two age categories - 11-13 and 14-16.
Over 350 entered the competition, with Hannah taking the top spot in the 11-13 category.
To claim her prize, she had her driving assessed at Exeter Young Driver grounds, and pass the online Goodyear theory test, based on the Highway Code.
The National final was held at the NEC Birmingham on September 13, and the judges included representatives from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) ex-police driving instructor Gary White, and several highly qualified driving instructors, and Goodyear.
Her achievement comes despite the fact she has only had nine lessons under the Young Driver Scheme.
Her dad, Chris, said: "It all started by a Christmas present for a Young Driver lesson, and she has now won the title.
"I am so proud of her achievement."
Mark Lewis, Director of Standards for IAM, said: "Hannah demonstrated control of her car and abilities way beyond their years, and showed so much skill behind the wheel we were delighted to award her first place in her age category.
"Congratulations to them both it's very well deserved."
Kim Stanton from Young Driver said: "This competition has proven just how much young people can learn before they are officially old enough to drive, and that so many youngsters have shown the desire to not only learn the basics but to hone their skills.
"Hannah provided a fantastic demonstration of just how good a young person can be."
Hannah Tripp has been taking driving lessons from Young Driver, which offers driving experience to people under the age of 17, and entered a competition to find the best young driver in the country, in two age categories - 11-13 and 14-16.
Over 350 entered the competition, with Hannah taking the top spot in the 11-13 category.
To claim her prize, she had her driving assessed at Exeter Young Driver grounds, and pass the online Goodyear theory test, based on the Highway Code.
The National final was held at the NEC Birmingham on September 13, and the judges included representatives from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) ex-police driving instructor Gary White, and several highly qualified driving instructors, and Goodyear.
Her achievement comes despite the fact she has only had nine lessons under the Young Driver Scheme.
Her dad, Chris, said: "It all started by a Christmas present for a Young Driver lesson, and she has now won the title.
"I am so proud of her achievement."
Mark Lewis, Director of Standards for IAM, said: "Hannah demonstrated control of her car and abilities way beyond their years, and showed so much skill behind the wheel we were delighted to award her first place in her age category.
"Congratulations to them both it's very well deserved."
Kim Stanton from Young Driver said: "This competition has proven just how much young people can learn before they are officially old enough to drive, and that so many youngsters have shown the desire to not only learn the basics but to hone their skills.
"Hannah provided a fantastic demonstration of just how good a young person can be."
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