Skid Pan Experience at Castle Combe - Wiltshire
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Product ID: 14611
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.
- Valid for 12 months
- 1 Location in the UK
- Flexibe Booking
- Gift Pack Options
- Free Exchanges
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A really good informative practical afternoon with excellent instruction.Learnt skid control on both RWD FWD vehicles and the control technique to use on each. The effect of the ABS braking system on a vehicle was demonstrated and then each participant was able to have a go. Experiencing what happens under controlled conditions helps prepare you for a real life situation.Thoroughly recommended.
Reviewed by: Richard James
A fantastic experience which should be included in every standard driving tuition. My wife, a driver of 35 years and my daughter a driver of nearly 2 years both felt the benefit of this experience. It was both educational and fun. The instructors were excellent and both my wife and daughter now feel more confident in theyre driving skills.I would thoroughly recommend this to any driver no matter how many years they have been driving and DriveTech is the perfect place to learn.
Reviewed by: Darren Munnerley
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
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- 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
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- Spectators are welcome
- The centre boasts excellent viewing facilities over the skid course
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- 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
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- Saturdays and Sundays with occasional Fridays throughout the year
- 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
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- Minimum Age: 17 years
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1 Location in the UK
- Wiltshire
Customer Reviews for the Skid Pan Experience at Castle Combe - Wiltshire
A really good informative practical afternoon with excellent instruction.Learnt skid control on both RWD FWD vehicles and the control technique to use on each. The effect of the ABS braking system on a vehicle was demonstrated and then each participant was able to have a go. Experiencing what happens under controlled conditions helps prepare you for a real life situation.Thoroughly recommended.
Reviewed by: Richard James
A fantastic experience which should be included in every standard driving tuition. My wife, a driver of 35 years and my daughter a driver of nearly 2 years both felt the benefit of this experience. It was both educational and fun. The instructors were excellent and both my wife and daughter now feel more confident in theyre driving skills.I would thoroughly recommend this to any driver no matter how many years they have been driving and DriveTech is the perfect place to learn.
Reviewed by: Darren Munnerley
A very enjoyable and informative afternoon. It will give me more confidence when driving in bad weather. Instructors were very good, explained things thoroughly , so that you felt you could put into practice what had been taught.
Reviewed by: Lyn Morris.
A really good afternoon despite the weather.We all had enormous fun and learned a lot as well.Should we encounter ice and skid at least we know what to do now.Thoroughly recommend the session
Reviewed by: Kath Gigg
It was a great experience and very well organised. Objectives achieved and the instructors were really good and fun.
Reviewed by: Diane Glass
I had an amazing time Learnt a lot of valuable skills whilst having a good laugh. I think everyone should do this as it helps driving and who doesnt love skidding about in a car.
Reviewed by: Josh Doran
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, the organisation and experience was great. Instructors were good. Would definitely recommend to others and do it again myself
Reviewed by: Stephen Hughes
this was a fantastic experience as i havee been driving 40 plus years i still took away more skill and skid control experience than i imagined,thanks to the very proffessional instructors.totally enjoyable day. Norman Renwick.
Reviewed by: Norman Renwick
really enjoyed the day. Very useful and instructions friendly and helpful
Reviewed by: Rachel
The training was superb. Not only the driving aspects but also theverbal training and demonstrations by the two very professional staff.There were no aspects of gung hoism, which could have been the case,and the reaction to the training and staffs approach was very positive.From discussions with the rest of the people on the course I know thatthis was a general opinion. Due to the professionalism of the staff alltrainees took a very disciplined approach and, as a result, much waslearned. As a driver of almost 60 years experience I still felt I had much tolearn in skid control and this course filled the bill completely. Welldone to everyone involved and I would not hesitate to recommend thecourse to anyone. In terms of marks I have no hesiation in giving thecourse 1010.Donald H Long
Reviewed by: Donald H Long
Great people, useful day for ice and snow control , very good
Reviewed by: Martyn
Great fun and very useful tips on controll when in a skid,
Reviewed by: Adam martin
Very good value for money. The instructors were friendly and professional their instructions and explanations were very clear. A good learning experience and fun too. I intend to do it again.
Reviewed by: Christopher Nutman
Your voucher arrived just in time for Christmas thank you for your courteous attention.
Reviewed by: PG Duckworth in Dorset
Had a great time, well organised and led. Fun, exciting but done in a safe way.
Reviewed by: Julian 08 January 2025
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