Skid Car Training

Introducing to Mid Wales/Shropshire, skid car training based in Welshpool.
(15 Miles from Oswestry / 17 Miles from Shrewsbury)

Where drivers can learn and improve their car control in a Safe and Fun environment using a specially adapted car.

The courses are run at the New Smithfield in Welshpool by instructor Rob Jones who has since 1998 has worked alongside some of the biggest event managing companies and car manufactures in the world, demonstrating and instructing all over the UK, such as new car launches, driver training and 4x4 instruction and demonstration.

For the last 8 years, Rob has also worked as a Skid Car Trainer for Institute of advanced motorist, West Mid Abulance Service, Staffordshire Police, East Mid Ambulance Service, as well as many other companies.

3 years ago he bought his own skid car and is now running it in Welshpool; the only skid car operating in Mid and North Wales!

The aim is to help drivers understand what causes a skid, how to prevent it and how to control a car in a skid situation.

Autumn and Winter are particularly dangerous times of year for any motorists, with a high percentage of accidents caused by slippery road surfaces. The skid car can simulate various scenarios to give you with the skills to react in calm and controlled manor in the event of a skid, which could potentially save lives! With the ability to simulate conditions from a dry road through to a sheet of black ice!

This is particulary useful for young drivers who have never experienced a car skidding until it is too late, or to any driver who wants to gain confidence by improving their car control.

With a variety of courses available to choose from, whether it is a fun day out or a 1 on 1 tailored course, there should be a course to suit your needs and what you would like to achieve.