A skid pan is an artificially slippery training area which replicates driving on snow/ice or hitting a patch of oil. Since the driving speeds are less than 50 km/h and the track is so slippery, there is very little wear on tyres and very low risk of vehicle damage. However the fun factor is extreme as you attempt to control your car with little or no traction.
During the 4 hour session you will learn through experience how to recognize and control skids. This is a unique experience which not only enhances driving skills but makes people aware of their limitations and human reactions to adverse situations.
The session covers:
• Driving Vision, Steering and Posture
• Skid and Slide Recognition (Understeer, Oversteer, Spins)
• Skid Prevention Techniques
• Skid Control (Reactive Throttle Control, Steering correction and Balance Points)
Our Skid Pan Experience is commonly completed by corporate and social groups. Corporate groups often attend as part of conferences or team building activities. A great idea for 18th or 21st, 40th or 50th birthday parties.
PLEASE WATCH OUR SKID PAN PROMOTIONAL VIDEO:
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
Do I use my own car?
No, due to the noise restrictions at this venue we cannot allow private cars to be used for skid pan training (large exhausts and/or wide tyres will easily exceed the venue noise limits and force us to ban the car). For example, we tested a Kia Stinger and it exceeded the noise limits during every activity.
Therefore we supply 2 x Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive cars. Both are automatic as gear changing, clutch popping (a drift technique) and handbrake initiations (another drifting technique) are not needed on the slippery concrete skid pan.
What is the cost?
Where is this training conducted?
The Skid Pan Experience is conducted at the Traffic Education Centre in Armidale which is easily accessible from Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Grafton, Inverell and Glen Innes. This venue features a very large 200m x 100m concrete wet skidpan. For environmental protection no diesel is spread on the facility to reduce the coefficient of friction.
200m x 100m concrete skidpan with 20 sprinklers
Who can attend?
All participants must hold at least a Provisional licence.This course is usually undertaken as a follow-on from a Defensive Driving Course (like the Safe Drive Test Drive: Driver Safety Program) which focusses on the essential driving theory and proactive driving strategies.
Private participants under 21 years old must have completed a Defensive Driving Course (proof required)
How many people per course?
To allow personalised training, each public session is limited to a maximum of 8 drivers. Corporate and Group bookings can elect to have less participants (fees remain unchanged for group booking) and allow each person more driving time. For example we have had groups of 6 attend, with each person paying more to increase their driving time. Some other skid control programs have groups of 14+ participants attending, this limits the driving time of participants.
When are courses conducted?
Most courses are held on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. New dates can be formed for group bookings. Once booked in, attendance details and several training videos will be sent to each participant.
How do I book?
Click on the link below to review our upcoming "public" course dates or contact our office about creating a session for a group booking. Then complete the online or downloadable enrolment form and return to our office.
