Skid Control
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Overview
Put your driving skills to the test as you skid in a safe environment with guidance from experienced instructors at a choice of two locations. Test your reflexes and co-ordination as you learn the actions and how it’s all about the angles.
After detailed training from the instructor, you’ll purposely slide the car before experiencing hands-on what it’s like to tackle a skidding car. Learn about weight transfer, under steer and over steer, and the correct use of throttle and brakes. If you like big thrills behind the wheel, this one’s for you.
- SKU
- PSKIDC
- Locations
- 2 in the UK
- People
- For 1
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.9 (17)
What's Included
- Safety briefing and initial group instruction
- Training from a licensed Instructor
- Hands-on driving
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's. Your training session will usually be shared with three other drivers taking turns to drive. You will be given an initial briefing, followed by detailed training from a qualified instructor and then hands-on experience tackling the skidding car.
The experience will provide basic instruction on control and prevention of understeer, oversteer, weight transfer, and the correct use of throttle and brakes.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 17(under 18’s need parental/guardian consent)
- Minimum height: 5ft
- Maximum height: 6ft 4in
- Maximum weight: 18 stone
- You must hold a full UK or European Driving licence.
- You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicle
- Spectators are usually welcome, free of charge. Facilities for spectators vary between centres, so please check when booking
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
- The centres contracted with us hold public indemnity liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover.
Some driving operators require customers to complete an Indemnity/Damage waiver form on the day of the experience. This may state that the driver will be liable for a fixed amount of costs should they damage the vehicle whilst driving. Most of these suppliers are able to provide Indemnity/Damage Waiver at a small additional fee (usually £20-£45) payable on site. The purchase of this is optional and is in addition to the Public Liability Insurance held by all venues. The full details of any indemnity or damage waiver will be provided by the activity operator. We are unable to advise or comment on the content or suitability of these products.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience
Availability
This experience is available on selected dates throughout the year.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Allow 2 to 3 hours for your visit, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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susan Fiander-Woodhouse
10/03/2020
No Skidding it was an amazing experience
Sunday 8th March , 1.30pm. I love my cars, enjoy driving and I am used to varied road conditions. My husband chose the Skidpan experience for my Birthday. My instructor was amazing and explained everything precisely with clear instructions. This is something that you are not taught on your driving test and well worth while. Although I have 40 years driving experience, this was the best ever. The session gave me a life lesson, for which I am truly grateful. So book up and enjoy
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Teresa
04/11/2019
Fun but informative
Wasnt looking forward to it but really enjoyed it and so much made sense. Think I may be able to cope with the ice/snow this year
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Alan
18/07/2019
Skid Control Training
I thoroughly enjoyed my 1:1 introductory Skid Control course organised with ATC Driver Training. Although I consider myself an experienced driver, I have never previously attended a course on skid control. I left feeling much more confident on how to cope better should the need arise. Great fun but also potentially a life saver.
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Adrian
25/02/2019
Skid control
Good fun...would recommend.
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Mark
11/08/2018
A brilliant experience
Personally it was very educational & very enjoyable & would highly recommend this experience to my family & friends
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Aidan
04/08/2018
Fantastic and thrilling experience
Brilliant instructor who was excellent at explaining everything and really wanted us to get the most out of the experience. Would definitely do it again!
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Tony
09/04/2018
One of the Greatest Days anyone could have!
I went with a little skepticism being 65, but found that I learnt more about skidding than I thought was possible in the first ten minutes. Once we started driving the circuit the 'experience' I cannot put into words. All I can say is I will go again and again!
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Annie
18/03/2018
Great experience
Our instructor put us at ease straight away and was very knowledgable. Extremely useful to feel confident in a skid situation. Well worth it.
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lady driver
14/11/2017
good experience
wanted to try this for a while but was nervous as a lady driver. 2 other ladies and 2 guys in the group all really nice. good to experience in a controlled environment. i am not a good traveller so got out te car while others were skidding
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Jamie
10/10/2017
Great day
This was a very good day out, and one I would recommend to anyone. It was fun and educational, and is something I think all drivers should do.
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Jodie
14/08/2017
Such an amazing day!
This experience was so good! Definitely worth every driver doing! I learned so much! Big thank you to the instructors for being so good and seeing how nervous I was!
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Doug
14/07/2017
Skid control
Great instructor really enjoyed it worth every penny
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Andrew
03/07/2017
Very enjoyable experience!
An excellent day, learnt a few things to help in a dodgy situation. Most of all it was great fun, had a good laugh.🖒
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Terry
27/03/2017
Useful and enjoyable afternoon out
I chose to do this experience at Castle Coombe. Briefings were clear and the practical experience in both front wheel and rear wheel drive cars was useful and great fun at the same time. In addition there was practice in emergency braking in ABS fitted and non-ABS cars. All in all a great experience.
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Christopher
11/09/2016
Skid Control
Wicked!!!!!!!! Definitely going again
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4
Chris
20/05/2019
Great fun, and surprisingly educating
I wasn't sure what to expect beforehand but was pleasantly surprised to find two very friendly hosts and an engaging program. I loved having a spin in both front and rear wheel drive cars before experiencing a spinout in the back of both cars. The education piece was really interesting and I liked the interaction with the rest of the group (who I'd not met before). The only downside was having to leave early and miss out on the fastest lap!
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Kathryn Moore
07/01/2014
Incredible experience! I was nervous as I have not been driving long. This experience was an 19th Birthday present. It enabled me to feel what it's like to skid in a safe environment and to gain some experience on how to handle a skid! A great day which has helped to build my confidence and expand my experiences
Locations
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East of England
- Epping, Essex
South West
- Chippenham, Wiltshire