March 19th, 2025
The Skip Barber Driving Academy provides a foundation for safe and proficient driving. Students of this one-day program gain a greater understanding of vehicle dynamics. Knowing how a car will respond in an emergency situation is critical to knowing how to avoid one. During this school you participate in accident-avoidance exercises like panic braking and emergency lane changes. You will also learn how to properly correct a skid, practice slides and recoveries, and introduce yourself to performance driving on the autocross course.
Our Curriculum
Vehicle Dynamics: Weight transfer, tire contact patch, and “string theory”
Vision: Where, when, and why you look
Braking: ABS & threshold braking, plus the relationship between braking and turning
Skid Pad: Recognizing, correcting, and recovering from a slide
The Open Road: Following distance, lead time, and emergency lane changes
Hydroplaning: How to react and how not to react
Maintenance: The critical aspects of tire and vehicle care
Distractions: The dangers and risks of distracted driving
Autocross: A miniature racecourse that puts the entire curriculum into practice
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