Safe and economical driving course

Theory part

45 min.

In the theory part, you will learn how different types of driving and surrounding conditions affect economical driving, such as: 

• Movement planning, traffic intensity, car aerodynamics, air pressure in tires, rapid start of driving in economic mode, correct gear shifting, low revs, driving in the general traffic flow, anticipation of events.                                                                                      
• Using the technical characteristics of the machine in daily driving to reduce fuel consumption:  Technical condition of the car, continuous 360° analysis of situations, acceleration (gas pedal, gears, modes), braking (gas pedal, gears, brakes), selection of trajectories, route/time planning, technical condition, “excess” weight, aerodynamics, additional equipment, average and/or instantaneous consumption, “economizer”. 

• Basic principles of safe driving – seeing dangerous situations on the road, making the right decision in dangerous situations, preventing emergency situations.Observance of driving speed and distance, seat belts, etc. use of safety equipment, CSN and “unwritten laws“, driving culture (peace, dignified attitude). Driver’s state of health (intoxicants, medications), assessment of weather conditions, route planning, ability to concentrate, fatigue, stress, anticipation of the situation, refusal of “side jobs“.

Practical part at the range

45 min.

The training will use all areas of the safe driving range, including: 

• Test area – Slalom, aquaplaning, braking on different road surfaces
• Dynamic wheel – Learning the sideslip of the car (the sideslip starts through the rear axle of the car), choosing the correct action depending on the type of drive. Extensive maneuvering, avoiding (water) obstacles, use of electronic stability systems. 
• Circle – Learning the sideslip of the car (the sideslip starts through the front axle of the car), choosing the speed and trajectory, fast maneuvering avoiding obstacles on a slippery surface. 
• Hill – Learning about car skidding, overcoming aquaplaning conditions in a safe environment. Tire pressure and other factors affecting aquaplaning, specifics of driving on a non-horizontal surface (slopes). Controlling the risks of driving an unbalanced machine, avoiding unexpected (water) obstacles, braking and making a sharp turn on a slippery surface.

Each area is for learning specific tasks, methodologies, basics of safe driving and skids, where extreme conditions in road traffic are stimulated – skids, aquaplaning, unexpected obstacles, and others. You will learn the skill of driving a car in conditions where inertial forces act on the car, as well as braking distance and traction changes as the terrain changes.