Would you know what to do if your vehicle lost control on a bend?

Knowing how to control a skid is an essential skill that many drivers seem to ignore, wrongly believing it will never happen to them.  Drivers need to plan ahead and drive within safe limits, thus ensuring you minimise the risk of ever getting into a skid in the first place.  Picture the scene for a moment and imagine you are driving down a country lane and see some headlights coming towards you on the opposite side of the road.  Suddenly, a rabbit runs across the road causing you to panic and reach for the brake pedal.  This causes the back-end of the car to swing out violently into the path of an oncoming vehicle. 

This scenario is played out time and time again and invariably with tragic results.  It can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere.  If you don't know how to respond safely, you put yourself, your passengers and other road users at risk of being involved in a serious or fatal road collision.  Is it worth taking those risks?  

We can help you bridge that gap

Skid car training can help prepare you for driving in all weathers, including adverse and wintery conditions.   Most modern cars are fitted with ABS and this safety feature will allow you to steer during emergency braking, but ultimately you the driver can make the biggest impact by never getting into a skid in the first place.  The skid car course is delivered courtesy of the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership who has developed the training using a specially adapted Citroen C4.  Training takes place at RAF Scampton and the 'Life Skills Academy' at North Kyme, using experienced and highly skilled instructors.   Make the biggest decision of all and sign up today for a skid car experience by contacting Drive Safe UK on 01427 617855 or you can email us at drivesafeuk@gmx.co.uk

 

Skid car training isn't just for young drivers!

We simulate front and rear wheel skids at varying speeds, which is about as real as it comes.  Practical training is preceded by a classroom theory session, which is mandatory for all clients. 

Training is provided to groups of between 3 and 12 clients, of all ages and driving experience. Whilst sessions are delivered with road safety foremost in our minds, we also attempt to make them fun and enjoyable. 

The skid car experience is ideal for corporate, team building days and can be tailored to meet your specific needs.

 "Gethin Jones - The skid-car really is a wonderful opportunity for drivers of all abilities to test their skills and knowledge in a controlled environment.  Knowing how to control a skid could easily be the difference between life and death - it really is that serious"

ITVs Police-Camera-Action presenter, Gethin Jones who recently slid the skid-car around the airfiled at RAF Scampton.  Gethin needed all of his 'pilot skills' to safely glide the skid car around the course! 

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