A course for non-drivers (8)

I believe the answer is:

footpath

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'a course' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for footpath that I've seen before include "It's at the side of the road for pedestrians" , "Way for pedestrians beside road" , "cross-country route" , "Walker's track, pavement" , "means of access?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.

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