Winter Safe Driving Program - $325 + GST (Cdn)
For a limted time only (until December 31, 2011) ABRS offers an Alberta Transportation certified Skid Recovery / Accident Avoidance driving programs during the winter months. These programs can be booked for individual drivers or group arrangements for corporate / fleet drivers.
This proven six hour course is unique in Southern Alberta, designed to improve driver skills and increased awareness necessary to conduct a vehicle safely under typical Alberta winter driving conditions.
Numerous unique driving techniques and skills are introduced and implemented that will greatly increase the driver's awareness and sensitivity required for safely driving in winter conditions.
These courses are run in the students own vehicle which ensures that the student can successfully accomplish these techniques when on the road.
This program is ideal for new or less experienced drivers, companies that operate vehicle fleets and for individuals that can use a little assistance in winter driving conditions.
Contact Us to book your private session for groups of 6 or more.
Much of what we teach in this program are the fundamentals derived from our other programs that apply directly to winter street driving and is similar to winter driving courses offered in Northern Europe.
Benefits
- Become a Better Winter Driver!
- Learn and practice emergency recovery and accident avoidance techniques in a supervised, safe and controlled environment
- Develop and reinforce good driving habits
- Understand the significance and consequences of excessive speed
- Heightened sense of awareness - learn to identify potential driving hazards
- Increased sensitivity to balance and attitude of car
- Create better judgment in driving decisions
- Night driving tips – much of your winter driving happens at night
- Potential of lower insurance claims resulting in improved rates
- Reduction of lost revenues due to vehicle and staff downtime
- Potential improvement in Government Carrier Profile
This program commences with a classroom session outlining the handling dynamics of a vehicle and how this relates to winter driving techniques and emergency maneuvers; explaining not just what to do but why these techniques work. This leads to various supervised driving exercises in students own vehicle at our training facility.
Our unique program structure allows us to identify strengths and deficiencies in each driver, then work with them to reinforce their strengths and improve their skills in deficient areas.
Due to the unique background and experience of our Instructors much of the material provided in this course is unavailable at other driving schools. Although this program is a safety program the dynamics prove to be challenging and fun for drivers of all skill levels.
This program has assisted many drivers in avoiding accidents.
Class Schedule
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Classroom Session at Shaw GMC 4620 Blackfoot Tr. S.E Calgary, AB T2G 4G2 Tel: (403) 207-1028 See Map
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| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Skidpad Exercises at Race City Speedway 11550 68 St. SE
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*Approximate times, schedule may vary dependant on track hours of operation