D7T Winter Driving Course
Set over a full day or two half days, the D7T Winter Driving Course provides a unique opportunity to properly get to grips with snow and ice driving. The course is carefully tailored to those who regularly enjoy skiing in France but are concerned about treacherous Alpine roads and difficult conditions. It includes both theory and practical exercises to ensure drivers are properly equipped to drive confidently in the most challenging conditions. There will be time to discuss topics fully and develop your skills both in-car and over a coffee or lunch break.
The D7T Winter Driving Course covers:
- Understand tyres and grip (including winter tyres)
- Skidding – wheelspin, braking, understeer and oversteer
- Correct technique for safe descent from the mountains
- How to avoid getting stuck
- Understand vehicle safety systems – ABS, TCS, ESP etc.
- Reducing risk in traffic during low grip situations
- Car & driver preparation for low temperatures
Your DRIVE 7TENTHS driver coach will structure the session(s) to maximise your progress yet keep fatigue to a minimum. Why not invest in your safety, sharpen your skills and develop genuine confidence for winter conditions?!
£500 +VAT
(Includes theory breaks and a written follow-up)
On-road Driver Training
Most enthusiasts spend the majority of their driving time on the public road, so this is an ideal place to start and offers great value.
DRIVE 7TENTHS offers road driving courses to improve control, safety and enjoyment. Learning a unique blend of performance driving, technical knowledge and ‘Advanced’ driving skills, you’ll evolve your driving from a basic skill into an art.
On-track Driver Training
For those wanting to really push the performance envelope of their cars, the track environment offers the ideal playground.
DRIVE 7TENTHS offers performance courses on-track and in safe, closed environments to explore vehicle limits and cornering. With an emphasis on vehicle dynamics, you’ll gain a rare insight into weight transfer, tyres and cornering.