Course Outline
Skid control class will be thought in 4 hours, first hour will be done in classroom and additional 3 hours
will be thought in parking lot.
Classroom portion:
Skid Avoidance training
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Proactive driver
Insight as a driver
Drivers decisions are based upon information obtained with their eyes
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Eyesight is diminished during stressful situation
Stable Platform Concept of Driving
1. Mental
2. Physical
Vehicle stable platform
Grip = Traction = Stability = Control = Safety
Contact Patch
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Surface area
Grip of vehicle
Senses of obtaining good information
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Sight
Touch
Hearing
Braking Decisions
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Long Braking
Panic Braking
Anti-lock or ABS braking
Pro-Active Driving Line
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Quality and Length of line of Sight
Condition of Road Surface
Vision & Training
Entrance and Exiting
Corner Entry and Braking release
Front Wheel Skids
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Causes
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Cures
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Improper weight
Brake release
Diminished grip of wheel
Driving too fast
Straighten the wheels
Move weight
Look in the direction you want to go
Repeat if necessary
Crash management fact
Rear Wheel Skids
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Causes
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Too much brake
Too much gas
Too much steering
Straighten the steering wheel
Look in the direction you want to go
Ease off of the throttle
One skid at a time
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Second skid is always the drivers fault
“Think more – Do less”
Behind the wheel:
Class will be between 4-6 students, which will be rotating every 5 minutes. Each student will be sitting
in back seat and will learn on other students mistakes when they are driving, will hear pointers and tips
on how to control and recover from skid.
First Students will be able to work on front wheel skids and second the skid will be rear wheel skid.
After students will be comfortable with the two skids they will be placed in to all wheel skids and will
learn how to recognize the skids and control one skid at a time.