The Drive Safer Winter Weather Driving Clinic is a four-hour introductory class for apprehensive drivers or drivers looking to be introduced to the experience of winter weather driving.   The course can be taken year round, due to the ability of the Drive Safer SKIDCAR® to simulate virtually any driving condition.

The course includes:

• Tne (1) hour of classroom training
• Thirty (30) minutes of vehicle orientation; and
• Two and a half (2.5) hours of in-vehicle exercises split between your vehicle and the Drive Safer SKIDCAR™.

What do you need to be eligible to participate in a Drive Safer Winter Weather Driving Clinic?

• Participants must be at least 16 years old
          (There is no maximum age limit. Adults and seniors are strongly encouraged to participate.)
• Currently driving on a valid leaner’s permit or driver’s license
• Must utilize your own vehicle (and the Drive Safer SKIDCAR®

What do I learn when I enroll in a Drive Safer Winter Weather Driving Clinic?

• The dangers of distracted driving
• The physics of driving and controlling the vehicle
• Focal and peripheral vision
• Preparation for driving and setting up your vehicle
• How to handle sliding and a loss of traction
• Preparation for winter weather driving
  • Vehicle inspection
    • Tires, wipers, fluids, headlights, safety kits, battery, etc.
• Understanding and handling the critical factors when driving in winter weather
• Road/ground conditions, speed, braking, vision, etc.

What do I experience when I enroll in a Drive Safer Winter Weather Driving Clinic?

Winter Weather Driving Skills Experienced include:

• Braking
• Acceleration
• Weight transfer
• Cornering
• Hazard avoidance
• Speed management
• Skid control