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Skid Avoidance Training

Crossroads Driver Training has purchased a skid platform which now allows the training of private and commercial customers in skid avoidance.

Our skid avoidance training course includes the following: 1 hr in-class training which includes:

  • vehicle dynamics
  • weight transfer to assist in gaining traction
  • learning sight lines
  • training conducted in summer and winter
45 mins per student behind the wheel of the skid car
  • front wheel skids
  • rear wheel skids
  • right/left lane change
  • serpentine
  • figure 8
  • 180 degree curve
  • loss of control
Commercial Participants
  • We allow commercial participants to drive their company vehicles through the course maneuvers to assess handling capabilities
All training is conducted on an abandoned runway at St. Andrews Airport. Maximum vehicle speed is about 30 kph on dry pavement. This type of training was only available to law enforcement until now. There are only about 6 skid cars Canada, 4 being owned by Police Departments. If you want to take the Skid Avoidance Course please fill out our booking form.

               

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