Skid Pan
HEAVY SNOW & ICY ROADS ……. BE PREPARED!
http://youtu.be/nWmcabVrB1c Skid Pan Video
FACT: More than 90% of road traffic accidents are caused by driver error!
Research has shown that the majority of drivers on UK roads do not have the skill necessary to control a skid and thus avoid an accident.
There is no substitute for ‘hands-on’ experience in a safe and controlled. You will gain the necessary skills which will enable you to react correctly should you ever encounter these hazards on the road.
“Learn how to tackle extreme driving challenges with our skid control course on the ddc skid pan “
Knowing how to drive in slippery conditions is serious stuff, but learning can be a lot of fun too. Our skid pan course is designed to simulate wet and icy road conditions. Our skid control driving experiences make ideal gifts for drivers with a full driving licence. Let our instructors teach you all about skid control in a controlled skid environment.
Experience what a skid feels like and learn how to stay in complete control
Learn handling and advanced driving skills on our skid pan which simulates loss of traction, aquaplaning and driving on icy and slippery road conditions in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The course starts with a safety briefing in briefing room which has excellent viewing area for spectators.
Our training will teach you the skills necessary to detect problems earlier and then take the appropriate action to control your vehicle in slippery and adverse driving conditions. We are not in the business of teaching you to skid, but through our teaching methods we ensure you have a better understanding of how to detect earlier the elements that will cause a skid.
Why do I need Training?
Even experienced drivers driving vehicles fitted with the latest technology, can find themselves in extreme conditions where loss of control is likely. Our course teaches drivers to recognise and avoid potentially threatening situations and, where a skid has occurred, to maintain control in the vital first seconds.
As a Corporate Driver Training tool Skid Car Training is invaluable.
Whether the roads are icy in the middle of winter or there is an oil spill on a wet summers day, the result is the same. Your vehicle has an increased risk of loosing control in a skid.
Every Business, Company or Corporation must ensure that all their professional driving staff have the knowledge and understanding to deal with most situations in the safest possible way. Skid Car Training provides a safe learning environment, to experience these types of road conditions in a protected and sheltered way.
As professional drivers the hours spent on the road in all seasons, increases the probability of experiencing an extreme road condition. Knowing what might happen in certain situations and knowing how to avoid or deal with them when they occur, will save your life. Understanding how to prevent them to begin with is even better.
FCD Driving Excellence can incorporate Skid Car Training into any Fleet Driver Management programme. It goes without saying that experiencing first hand what can and will save your life and the lives of other road users is a must for all drivers.
Advanced Driver Training Techniques being applied can reduce an accident to an incident, saving your company both time and money. Vehicles off the road being repaired cost you money; damaged vehicles increase your insurance premiums. Your drivers are there to earn your company money not cost your company money.
Understanding and applying Skid Prevention Techniques will save lives…
Learning, Understanding, Applying…
Learn REAL skills to help you to handle difficult or unexpected slippery conditions in normal road driving!
Anti Lock Brakes Utilisation
Also included are sessions driving on our simulated motorway area, here you will learn how to control the use of ABS (Anti Lock Brakes) for emergency swerve avoidance.
Session 1 – Skid Control Demonstration
Your instructor will demonstrate the driving techniques needed for skid control and recovery before you are put in the hot seat!
Session 2 – Skid Pan Skills
Your instructor will help you master the basics of car control including under steer and over steer control. Most modern road cars will under steer in the majority of situations and if you know a few basics you can soon get the hang of controlling it. Over steer takes more skill to master but your instructor will show you some tips on how to get the hang of it!
Session 3 – Anti Lock Braking Demonstration
A demonstration from your instructor showing how to maximise the benifits of a car fitted with Anti Lock Brakes
Session 4 – Anti Lock Braking Skills
On this session you will learn how to master the use of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) in an emergency. We set up an avoidance exercise on our simulated motorway to demonstrate just what this system is capable of – if you know how to get the most out of it!
Session 5 – Skid Pan Skills
Back on the skid pan again. On this session you will find everything much easier and more natural. Your instructor will encourage you to let the car slide more and even spin around! This will give you the confidence and techniques needed to bring the car back in control from some seemingly impossible situations!
