Skid Control Driving Experience
Controlling a skid is a useful skill, and this experience teaches you all about it both as a fun day out, and as something you might need to use on the road one day. You’ll start with a safety briefing and a discussion on the cause and cures of different kinds of skids. Then you’ll use techniques that simulate loss of car control, with the vehicle seeming to get away from you. Skidpan driving focuses on both avoidance and recovery, and you’ll learn the skills of driving on ice, aquaplaning and skid avoidance exercises with friendly and expert instructors, who’ll always keep their head even if you’re a bit spooked. Courses are held either on an oil-like surface or using a computerised skid frame (looks like stabilisers on your bike, only they’re not very stabilising). Some courses also include time trials to test your new skills.
Locations:
Louth, Lincolnshire; Towcester, Northamptonshire; Corby, Northamptonshire; Manchester, Greater Manchester; Castle Donington, Derbyshire; Chippenham, Wiltshire; Dunfermline, Fife;
Ref: XSPIE
Availability: Selected dates at least once a month throughout the year.
Participant Guidelines: Anyone with a full manual driving licence is welcome. Height and weight restrictions also apply at some venues; please check when booking.
Duration: The length of the session varies from venue to venue, but as a guide will be between two and three hours, including safety briefing, instruction, driving time and debrief.
Numbers on Day: The number of people attending will vary. There will be up to four participants sharing each car.
Dress Code: Dress warmly and comfortably. If you are on a course that uses a skidpan (as opposed to an electronic frame) wear old shoes if you can, as you might get oil or suds from the skidpan on them.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome. Facilities vary depending on the venue.
Other Information: Anyone under the influence of drink or drugs will not be allowed to take part.