If you're looking for some thrilling driving experience, the Castle Combe Skid Pan Course in Cotswolds is definitely worth checking out! Upon arrival at this skid control venue near Chippenham in Wiltshire, you'll meet the experienced team, most of whom have a background in fast response driving or ADI instruction. Before heading out to the pan, you'll receive a short safety briefing to ensure that you're ready to enjoy your driving experience safely. The Castle Combe Skid Pan uses standard vehicles with normal road tyres. A non-toxic solution is mixed with water to transform the tarmac into a skid-able surface for a lot of driving fun. During the first session, you'll get the chance to "have a go" and discover just how easy it is to lose control of the car! After the first session, you'll receive an informative 20-minute classroom session covering all aspects of skid control. This includes front-wheel skids, rear-wheel skids, four-wheel skids, weight transfer, spin, and understeer, so you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to successfully control the car. Then, it's back out to the pan for a second go at slides and skids at this thrilling Castle Combe set-up - and this time, you'll be able to put your newly acquired skills to the test. As well as the two sessions out of the Castle Combe skid pan, this half-day experience also includes tutoring on Anti-lock Braking Systems and cadence braking, which are both essential factors to bear in mind when driving on hazardous roads.
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Overview
- Control skids in front and rear wheel drive cars
- Learn steering and breaking skills to keep control
- Skid control certificate to take home
- Prize for the best driver of the day
What's Included
- Learn how to react to adverse conditions in a safe environment
- Drive standard road cars BMW (rear wheel drive) and Rover (front wheel drive) cars on a low grip skid pan, cradles are not used
- The course lasts around three hours
- Experiences operate on a 6:1 driver ratio, with drivers taking turns behind the wheel
- Ride as a passenger in the vehicles when not driving
- You will form part of a group of up to 12 drivers on the day
Itinerary:
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- Initial driving session on the skid pan (in both cars)
- Classroom session with an instructor
- Driving session on the skid pan (in both cars)
- Braking exercises (ABS and cadence)
- Fun time trial (small prize for fastest time)
- Debrief with presentation
- Skid control completion certificate
Suitable For
- All participants must be over 17yrs old
- All drivers must hold a full manual or automatic driving licence.
- Please note the vehicles are manual so you must know how to drive a manual car
Availability
- Available on selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday dates throughout the year
- All dates are subject to availability
Location:
- Castle Combe Race Circuit in Wiltshire
- Approximately 7 miles from both Junction 17 (Chippenham) & Junction 18 (Bath) of the M4
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 17 years
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome
- The centre boasts excellent viewing facilities over the skid course
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
