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Macleod Trail S.
42 Ave. S.E.
www.allenbergracingschools.com
403-253-3235
Winter Safe Driving Program
$300 + GST
CLASS SCHEDULE
Winter Driving Tips
Wednesday Prior to Course
1. Prepare your vehicle. Install
winter tires, check battery, block
Classroom Session at:
heater and fluids, as well as
Shaw GMC Chevrolet Buick
prepare a winter driving kit in case
4620 Blackfoot Tr. S.E Calgary, AB T2G 4G2
you get stranded.
Tel: (403) 243-4200
• Driver Positioning Vehicle Control Applications
2. Check weather and road
• Vision & Awareness
conditions to anticipate problems
• Vehicle Dynamics
before setting out.
• Emergency Recovery Techniques
7:00PM - 8:30PM
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.
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.
For more information or to register visit
www.allenbergracingschools.com or call
403-253-3235
Day of Course
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Skidpad Exercises at Race City Speedway
11550 68 St. SE
• Accident Avoidance Exercises
• Vehicle Recovery and Control Drills
• Instruction and Observation by instructors
• Student evaluation by ABRS instructors
2010/2011 CLASS DATES
Fri, Dec 31, 2010.....................10:00AM
Sat, Jan 15, 2011.....................10:00AM
Sat, Jan 29, 2011.....................10:00AM
Sat, Feb 12, 2011.....................10:00AM
Sat, Feb 26, 2011.....................10:00AM
Benefits of the Winter Safe Driving Program:
• 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
Depending on demand, more dates may
be added. Please check our website for
any updates.
3. Clear your vehicle of snow. Make
sure all windows and lights are
clear of snow before you set out.
4. Plan your route. Avoid inclines,
declines and bridges whenever
possible.
5. Drive to the conditions. Severe
winter conditions can reduce
traction by 90% - which means it
can increase your braking distance
tenfold.
6. Look Ahead. With treacherous
and reduced visibility you need to
anticipate hazards.
7. Avoid distractions such as high
radio volume and cell phone use.
8. Apply one force at a time. With
reduced traction avoid applying the
brakes or accelerating while turning
whenever possible.
9. Gentle with the controls. To avoid
spinning or locking the tires, or
generating a skid, apply all of the
controls smoothly and
progressively.
10. Take a winter driving course.
Our program allows you to practice
accident avoidance maneuvers in a
safe environment.