This course was developed by
SKIDCAR International and specialized by our instructors to reflect local issues and road conditions. In a SKIDCAR, drivers experience hazardous road conditions at much lower speeds. Because of the safety factor, there's virtually no risk of injury. The Edmond Fire Department has one of only seven skid avoidance systems in the Nation.
The description below lists the objectives and some of the practical skills that are described in class and demonstrated behind the wheel. The Cost for this program is $175.00 per student.
Skid Avoidance Objectives:
- Develop Insight as a professional emergency vehicle operator
- Analyze driver decisions and how they are obtained
- Define vehicle stability and weight transfer
- Define friction
- Define force and how it applies to the driver
- Analyze types of braking
- Analyze types of skids
- Define radius
- Define apex
- Identify the pro-active driving line
- Identify proper driving techniques and attitude
Skid Avoidance Skills:
- Demonstrate proper braking
- Demonstrate proper cornering
- Demonstrate proper hand and eye movement
- Demonstrate proper techniques for avoiding a skid and what corrective measures to take if you find yourself in a skid
- Experience the effects of weight transfer
- Feel the results of operating as a proactive driver