Skid Road Driving for Light and Heavy Vehicles

This course teaches light and heavy vehicle drivers how to control vehicles on slippery surfaces, recover from skids and avoid loss of control, through theory and controlled practical exercises.

• Understand the causes of skidding.
• Recognize slippery road conditions.
• Apply correct braking and steering techniques.
• Recover from front and rear wheel skids.
• Prevent loss of vehicle control.

• Vehicle dynamics and traction.
• Types of skids.
• Effects of speed, tires and road surface.
• ABS and stability control systems.
• Skid recovery techniques.
• Practical skid exercises.

• Light vehicle drivers.
• Heavy vehicle drivers.
• Drivers in rainy or sandy conditions.
• Transport supervisors.

Participants will receive an international certificate upon successful completion of the course.