Name: Skid Pan Experience: a slide of a lifetime
Brand: SDT Adventures in Driving
Price: 165 AUD
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Highlights

4 hour session learning how to recovery from skids & slides in a vehicle on a slippery circuit
With very few skid pans in Australia, this is a unique driver training experience.
Most courses are held on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
If payment is made through a company, driver training is 120% tax deductible as staff training.
We will ask you for your booking date immediately after purchase

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Overview

A skid pan is an artificially slippery track 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 recovery from 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.

Many drivers repeat this session again and again for the fun and experience. The Skid Pan Experience also allows people who have completed our Advanced Car Control course to repeat the (S2) Skid Pan component and refine their skills.

Our Skid Pan Experience is commonly completed by car clubs and social groups. Corporate groups often attend as part of conferences or team building activities. It is a great idea for 18th, 21st or 40th birthday parties.

If payment is made through a company, driver training is 120% tax deductible as staff training.

What's included?

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)
Skid Prevention Techniques
Reactive Throttle Control
Steering corrections

Participants receive a 15 minute training Skid Awareness video prior to attending to show the theory of skidding and allay any fears about the training session.

Location

This program is conducted in Brisbane at the RACQ Mobility Centre (formerly called the Mt. Cotton Driver Training Centre) which is located 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and 45 minutes from Surfers Paradise.

Experience provided by:

SDT Adventures in Driving

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Important Information

Experience Type: Outdoor
Activity Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Novice
Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Booking Required: Yes
Max Group Size: 12 people

Who can attend?

Ideally participants are over 21 and experience drivers.
However such training is beneficial to novice drivers as long as it is part of a thorough defensive driving course. This course is usually undertaken as a follow-on from a Defensive Driving Course which focuses on the essential driving theory and proactive driving strategies.

How many people per course?

To allow personalised training, each public session is limited to a maximum of 12 drivers*. Car Club 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 double their driving time.
Course will be rescheduled if minimum participant numbers are not reached

When are courses conducted?

Most courses are held on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Individuals can book into the Skid Pan Experience on dates when the Advanced Car Control course is offered (the skid pan experience is run as half day part of the full day advanced course). New dates can be formed for group bookings. Once booked in, attendance details and a map will be sent to each participant.

Do I use my own car?

We offer 2 options:
1) You use your car
2) You hire a rear-wheel drive car from us for all of your skid pan experience. Please note other drivers will also access this car when not being used by you.

Cancellation Policy

Refund of the e-learning modules is not possible once log-in has commenced.
For the practical course. your booking reserves a place on the session, which has limited numbers. like a music concert, failure to attend, consumes your position. No refund or rebooking is available for non-attendance. If unwell a rebooking is available with a doctors certificate, cancellation and refund (of practical course fee) is available provided more than 48 hours notice is provided before the course start.
Group prices apply for the group not per person.

How to redeem

Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.

If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.