Kiwi Neutral Newbie March 6, 2009 Share March 6, 2009 Anyone knows where can I go to learn more advanced driving skills? Control car during skidding, wet road condition...etc Not sure what is the scope of BMW and Mercedes's driving courses. Anybody has attended those and what is your feedback? Else are they any other/better alternatives? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxxtotal 1st Gear March 6, 2009 Share March 6, 2009 join Safra motor sports club. they have regular advance driving and defensive driving course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff49er Clutched March 7, 2009 Share March 7, 2009 I was not in the army for reservist, can I still join Safra ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmfwy Neutral Newbie March 7, 2009 Share March 7, 2009 Anyone knows where can I go to learn more advanced driving skills? Control car during skidding, wet road condition...etc Not sure what is the scope of BMW and Mercedes's driving courses. Anybody has attended those and what is your feedback? Else are they any other/better alternatives? AAS is conducting one on the 25th April 2009 http://www.aas.com.sg/?show=content&sh...=9&val=154# I'm signing up for it, so as to learn how to control my car better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teriyaki Neutral Newbie March 15, 2009 Share March 15, 2009 i also wanna sign up.. skid control is drifting ah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear March 15, 2009 Share March 15, 2009 i also wanna sign up.. skid control is drifting ah... Skid control is anti-slide or slide-limiting. Any idiot with half a brain can slide a car. It takes someone who knows how to control it well to drift. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teriyaki Neutral Newbie March 16, 2009 Share March 16, 2009 Skid control is anti-slide or slide-limiting. Any idiot with half a brain can slide a car. It takes someone who knows how to control it well to drift. but i thought advanced driving covers hand brake drifting too? as well as emergency brake, high speed braking, anticipating danger etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullifi3d 4th Gear March 17, 2009 Share March 17, 2009 We need to use our own cars? Oh... hahaha don't know if that's possible with a 5 year old 150000km car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkseah Supercharged March 17, 2009 Share March 17, 2009 The AAS one stated that insurance for participants car not included.. so if u pichar ur car then ur own problem.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 (edited) You can use your car but I am afraid there are no commercially run programs in Singapore. Let's hope it will change with the upcoming Changi Motorsports Hub. To date, BMW (PML) operates the longest running advanced/defensive driving courses in Singapore, originally for BMW owners only but is also available now at extra costs to non-owners. A reminder: drifting and most circuit sports are bad for your tires. You will have to need a new set by the end of the day. Edited June 20, 2010 by Fifteen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 (edited) Circuit motorsports in Singapore are made possible when the purpose-built Changi Motorsports Hub opens in late 2011. In the meantime Singaporeans who want to drive on the track, has to make do with the Johor Circuit (www.johorcircuit.com.my) at Pasir Gudang in Johor Bahru, which is a 40 minutes jaunt by car. What do circuit motorsports comprise of? Well, SG Changi Pte Ltd, the developer and owner of Changi Motorsports Hub, has the following events lined up for its upcoming circuit complex. The following listing pretty much sums it up for us. International and regional events : Super GT Series FIA 'T' D1 Grand Prix Formula Nippon Japan Formula 3 Series Asia Festival Of Speed Series Local events: Singapore National Championship Karting Championship Drag Racing Championship Drifting Championship Taxi Driver Rally (really?!) Besides competitive events, advanced driving courses should be considered as one of the activities of circuit motorsports. Advanced driving is a personal favorite item as I am not exactly a fan of competitive motorsports. Edited June 20, 2010 by Fifteen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 (edited) Getting started : the helmet. The helmet is a compulsory item. You will need to wear a helmet on the track. Unlike a biker, there is no need to invest in an expensive one (the reasons are pretty obvious). I would recommend vintage open face helmets. First of all, vintage helmets are lighter than the modern, full-face types. Secondly, they are considerably cheaper. I got mine at S$14! Vintage helmets are usually worn by middle-age, "uncle" motorcyclists. The picture here will show you an example of a vintage open face helmet: http://i46.tinypic.com/es6veb.jpg Edited June 20, 2010 by Fifteen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krado Clutched June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 Taxi Driver Rally (really?!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 That's right. How will this enhance cabbies' driving skills and road etiquettes? Sending them to advanced driving courses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Neutral Newbie June 20, 2010 Share June 20, 2010 Enthusiast drivers usually progress from advanced driving to track driving. Track driving provides the opportunity to enjoy your car at high speed safely and without fear of losing your license. A seasoned track driver knows how to control and manage his vehicle. It is not so much as to record the fastest lap time but to hone one's driving skills; to enjoy the vehicle at its limits and to learn about the dynamics of a car at high speed and learning to attempt tricky maneuvers - usually things you can't and aren't suppose to do on public roads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Neutral Newbie June 21, 2010 Share June 21, 2010 For professional reading materials, visit www.turnfast.com, the track driver's reference center. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidashley25 Neutral Newbie June 22, 2010 Share June 22, 2010 Anyone knows where can I go to learn more advanced driving skills? Control car during skidding, wet road condition...etc Not sure what is the scope of BMW and Mercedes's driving courses. Anybody has attended those and what is your feedback? Else are they any other/better alternatives? try looking at online driving school. there's a lot out their. ___________________________ spectre parts - a/c hose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ix0107 2nd Gear June 22, 2010 Share June 22, 2010 Try contacting AA Singapore as they do contact some of these courses before.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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