AR15.Com Archives
 Advanced Highway Safety Course at U.S. Training Center
eric401  [Member]
10/5/2009 2:00:31 PM
Advanced Highway Safety Driver Training - 1 Day


Introduction: Advanced Highway Safety Driver Training will enhance and advance skills learned in existing Driver Education courses or through years of driving experience. The training day is 90 percent in U.S. Training Center-provided driver training vehicles using both anti-lock and non anti-lock braking systems. Skills discussed in the classroom will be applied on the track using various drills designed to have the student experience multiple weight transfers, corrective skid control measures and the use of multiple traction environments. These skills will allow the student to be able to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner on any highway worldwide.

Aim: To provide the student with the driving skills known and documented to be required during a highway driving emergency.

Driving Emergency Response:


Classroom:

Understanding Instinctive Response
Driver Reaction
Controlling Sensory Input
Proper Use of the Eyes
Steering Wheel Management
Proper Body Position
Emergency Braking Techniques – ABS and non-ABS
Weight Transfer Control
Anticipatory Driving
Correct Tire Inflation Pressure
Practical Exercise – ABS and non-ABS:

Straight Line Braking
Braking and Turning/Turning and Braking
Multiple Lane Avoidance Drills
Instinctive Reaction Drills (surprise)
Distracted Driver Drills
Off Road Recovery Drills
Skid Control on Skid Pad
Highway Speed Driving Techniques


Gear: Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions and a water bottle or other hydration system.

Method: 10% classroom instruction and 90% in vehicle training including high G maneuvers.

Skill Prerequisites: Valid driver’s license (If less than 18 years of age, the parent or guardian must be on site)

Number of attendees: 24 maximum

Duration: 1 day

Course Cost: $475.00 per person includes lunch.


If you need further information please contact a sales coordinator at (252)435-2488 or visit our website at www.ustraining.com and click on training courses in the left menu.

Don't forget to mention that you are an AR15.com member to receive 15% off of the course price.