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WINTER DRIVING COURSES
Three winter driving courses are held each winter:
- Option 1 - snow chain training
- Option 2 - theory + snow chain training
- Option 3 - full winter driving course with theory + snow chains training + snow & ice driving
Contact Dan Gerard 027 349 2774 or email dan@drivinginstruction.co.nz about any of the three winter driving courses. Courses usally held in Queenstown but Option 1 & Option 2 courses can be held anywhere around the lower South Island and Travel costs will be additional.
Option 1 - Snow Chain Training
Fitting, Use & Removal of Snow Chains. Allow 1-3 hours. $100 per person
Option 2 - Winter Driving Theory Workshop + Snow Chain Training
Full classroom winter driving theory plus full snow chain trainign in option 1 above. Allow 3-4 hours. $250 per person
Classroom theory & discussion on vehicle dynamics - accelerating, abs braking, engine braking, and cornering, new car technology and vehicle features, correct use of traction aids, how to handle black ice plus winter driving best practice.
Plus reasons for loss of control, and loss of control prevention.
This is followed by a full snow chain demonstration including fitting, use & removal of snow chains. Bring your own vehicle or company vehicle and learn how to easily fit snow chains to it.
Upskill on different types of snow chains and what is best for your situation.
Option 3 - Winter Driving Theory Workshop + Snow Chain Training + In-Vehicle Snow/Ice Driving
Classroom theory from option 2 above plus snow chain training from option 1 above - $500 1 person, $450 2+ people
- The trainer must be emailed a photo of each type of snow chain
- Each vehicle must have snow chains checked to ensure they fit the provided vehicle
Additional Options 2 & 3 Course Requirements
- Requires a boardroom or staff training room suitable for number of attendees & trainer. Room must have HDMI capable TV.
- Each vehicle must have the vehicle handbook.
- Attendees are dressed suitably in outdoor clothing such as: long pants or ski pants & ski jacket or similar
- Ideally an undercover garage area where we can practice fitting snow chains on your work vehicles in case of rain or frost. In the event of rain it's much appreciated for all attendees.
Additional Option 3 Course Requirements
- Vehicles provided must be 100% road legal.
- In-vehicle component is Weather Dependant.
- In-vehicle component can not be held during NZ or Aus school holidays.
- No rear wheel drive vehicles accepted unless by prior approval. Must be either 4WD or Front Wheel Drive.
A certificate of attendance will be emailed at conclusion of the course.