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| Car Control: the Foundation of our Program |
Challenge your driving skills and attitudes by starting with
a Car Control school, a day packed with fun and excitement, suitable
for all drivers. Our first level Driving School courses bring
together the fundamentals of confident, safe driving in several
exciting one-day courses designed to allow you to explore the
limits of vehicle control.
In our Car Control Program we cover key elements vital to improving
your driving, such as seating position, steering technique, and
vehicle dynamics. Exercises include emergency braking and rear
wheel skid control. The program also takes an in-depth look at
typical driving scenarios encountered during inner-city driving
and how to respond to them. We end the session, with a slalom
where the objective is to compete against yourself for consistency,
challenging you to utilize the skills learned over the day.
Once you have completed a Car Control
course, you then have the opportunity to progress to the next
level.: Road Skills |
| 2008 Planned Dates for Car Control |
| March - Car Control Session - at Pitt Meadows was - Saturday March 15th, 2008 |
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| May - Spring Car Control Session - at Pitt Meadows - Sunday May 25th, 2008 |
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| Fall - Car Control Session - at Pitt Meadows - Sunday September 21st, 2008 |
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| Driving Skills Challenge |
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| Driving Skills Challenge Days: practice days for Enthusiasts |
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So, you've taken Car Control, and want to practice some more... We have the course for you. A full day of 'dancing with cones' and of Skills practicing and challenge fun for BMW Car Club of BC members and other car enthusiasts are welcome to participate. It is recommended that you have previously taken a Car Control session, as there will be no 'basics' training on this day. This is basically a full day of skills practice on a slalom course with Driving Unlimited instructors and club members on hand to cover important basic safety skills and provide feedback.
In our Car Control Program we cover key elements vital to improving your driving, such as seating position, steering technique, and vehicle dynamics. Exercises include emergency braking and rear wheel skid control. The Driving Skills Challenge days are meant to provide the enthusiast with a full day of skills practice with minimal waiting around for your turn. Limited instructor feedback coaching and guidance will be available, but as mentioned this is not intended as an entry level session.
It is recommended that participants have taken a Car Control Course before tracking this session. |
| 2008 Planned Dates for Driving Skills Challenge |
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| Cars participating in this session must be fully street legal and licensed and arrive under their own power. See the FAQs |
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| April - Skills Challenge Session No 1 - at Pitt Meadows - Sunday April 20th, 2008 |
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Thanks to all who registered for this event |
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| June - Skills Challenge Session No 2 - at Pitt Meadows - Sunday June 22nd, 2008 |
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| August - Skills Challenge Session No 3 - at Pitt Meadows - Monday August 4th, 2008 |
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| Road Skills Program |
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| Road Skills - Combining the Elements - Advanced Skills Program |
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Once you have completed a Car Control Course, we are ready to take you to the next level. A new challenge awaits. Our Road Skills courses represent the ultimate in improving your driving skills and mastery and understanding of your vehicle while driving. Skills that translate directly to daily driving and improve your ability to be a safer driver.
This next level of training takes you to a closed road course, the course curriculum is designed for true driving enthusiasts, covering every aspect of driving excellence. Elements specifically developed for this course include specific exercises dealing with ideal-line cornering, safe lane changes, and other skills that relate to your safety whether driving the freeway or scenic mountain roads.
This is road skills driver training NOT a track day or race school, it is an opportunity to apply Car Control skills and learn new skills at what approaches legal highway touring speeds in a safe controlled environment.
Road Skills Driving Courses require successful completion of at least level one Car Control Skills Course or approved alternate entry level course within the last 24 months.
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| 2008 Planned Dates for Road Skills Driver Training |
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| Tentative dates subject to confirmations by the facility owners: [price will be set late January] |
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| May - Road Skills Session - at Mission - Tuesday May 27th, 2008 |
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Last day to register is May 12th
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Thanks to all who participated! |
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| Register before April 30 to save $30 |
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| July - Road Skills Session - at Mission - Friday July 18th, 2008 |
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| Please note participation in the Road Skills program is limited to qualified students who have successfully completed a Car Control course within the last 24 months and have been signed off for Road Skills with the BMW Car Club of BC, or those from other BMW Club of Canada, or BMW CCA and BMW ACA club chapters who have been signed off for advanced sessions in their respective programs. Completion of a CDI Collision Avoidance Course also qualifies. |
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| Cars participating in this session must be fully street legal and licensed and arrive under their own power. See the FAQs |
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| Our standard cancellation and refund policy applies to the Road Skills sessions. No refunds for no shows. No refunds for cancellations within 7 days of the event. Advanced Skills days may be subject to a 15 day no refund window. Our complete cancellation and eligibility info is here. |
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| Winter Skills |
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| Winter Skills Control Session - at Pitt Meadows - Sunday October 26th, 2008 |
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Winter Skills
Work on your driving skills and attitudes with a specific Winter Skills school, a full day session packed with fun and excitement, suitable for all drivers. This special version of our first Car Control course brings together the fundamentals of confident, safe driving in an exciting session designed to allow you to explore the limits of vehicle control that apply to winter driving using the wet skid pad.
This is a special Winter Skills version of our Car Control program which is part of our graduated programs for drivers.
The Winter Skills day is packed with both opportunities to learn, and FUN while you are doing the learning. Instruction is provided for us by the skilled professionals at Driving Unlimited who also teach for BMW, Mercedes., Mazda and several other manufacturers.
There is no better way to explore skid control, over and under steer and slip and slide that can happen on wet slippery winter roads in a safe controlled way under the supervision of a skilled instructor.
How will your car react? How will you react when the road is slippery?
How does the stability control and ABS affect things. This course lets you find out on a large flat course in a safe environment.
Our Car Control program is suitable for all, and is a wonderful safe way to learn more about yourself and your car. Whether you've been driving for ages, or are new to the game, you'll find the program informative and fun. It is a great way to brush up on safety skills that will help you be a better safer driver in all your day to day driving situations, and have fun doing so. The course is held at the new British Columbia Driving Centre at Pitt Meadows, so you can have FUN for the day with cones.
The session is available to both members and non members, and a BMW is not required to attend and learn valuable safety skills. Bring the daily driver car of choice. An excellent program for long time and new drivers alike.
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 Winter Skills Course Includes |
| Catered On site Lunch |
| Fully Qualified Professional Instruction by Driving
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| Full day session limited to 24 Participants |
| Course Fee $190 |
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| cancellation and eligibility info is here |
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2008 Planned Date for Winter Skills Car Control: Sunday Oct 26, 2008 |
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| Advanced Skills |
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| June 10 Advanced Group Event |
| Registration closed May 30 |
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| Advanced Skills - Striving for Perfection |
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For those who complete the Road Skills level of BMW Car Club of BC driving schools, a new challenge awaits. The third level Advanced Skills Training course represents the ultimate in mastery of every aspect of your vehicles capabilities.
This level of training is held on a closed road course, the course curriculum is designed for true driving enthusiasts, covering every aspect of driving excellence. Elements specifically developed for this course include specific exercises dealing with ideal-line cornering, safe lane changes, and other skills that relate to your safety whether driving the freeway or scenic mountain roads.
This is driver training, NOT a race school or track day, it is a specific opportunity to work on additional Road Skills and learn new skills at what approaches legal highway touring speeds in a safe controlled environment under the guidance of skilled professional instructors.
Advanced Skills Driving Course requires successful completion of at least two Road Skills Courses
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| Please note participation in the Advanced Skills program is limited to qualified students who have successfully completed several Road Skills courses and have been signed off for Advanced Skills with the BMW Car Club of BC, or those from other BMW Club of Canada, or BMW CCA and BMW ACA club chapters who have been signed off for advanced track sessions in their respective programs. |
| Advanced days are only open to drivers who have reached L1, L2 or L3 groups A, B or C (no novice group drivers). L1 and L2 group drivers means those that have participated in at least two Road Skills events in the last 18 months. Note that no loaner helmets will be provided. |
| Advanced Skills Programs are organized on a demand basis, plus we to offer an annual PIR Advanced day event |
| for more info and dates for this program, please contact us directly |
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