April 26th, 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
Point & Insurance Reduction Program
The Point & Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) is a New York State DMV-approved defensive driving course designed to help drivers improve their skills, reduce up to four points from their driving record, and qualify for a 10% auto insurance discount for three years. Conducted in a classroom setting, this interactive program covers essential topics such as safe driving techniques, traffic laws, accident prevention, and hazard awareness. Led by experienced instructors, the course provides real-world driving strategies to enhance road safety and promote responsible driving habits. Upon completion, drivers receive a certificate that can be submitted to their insurance provider and the NYS DMV for applicable benefits.
As an optional add-on, participants can enhance their learning experience with a Skip Barber Driving Academy session, where they will receive hands-on instruction in car control, braking techniques, and accident avoidance skills. This driving portion can be scheduled in the morning before the classroom session or in the afternoon following the classroom session, providing a full day of both practical and theoretical driver training.
The full-day Skip Barber Driving Academy is an immersive driving program designed to refine car control skills through hands-on exercises, including threshold braking, skid recovery, and accident avoidance. *PIRP not included*
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Classroom based defensive driving course from 7AM - 1PM.
Classroom based defensive driving course from 1PM - 7PM
Start your day with the classroom-based PIRP session, where you’ll learn essential defensive driving techniques, traffic laws, and accident prevention strategies—all while earning a point reduction on your license and a 10% insurance discount. Then, take your skills to the next level in the afternoon with the Skip Barber Driving Academy, a hands-on driving experience that focuses on car control, emergency braking, and accident avoidance, giving you real-world techniques to become a safer, more confident driver.
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