The special tool to teach Skid Control. (Front Wheel Drive Vehicles only)

Driving with Skid Platforms installed is not only attractive but also educational and can save a life.

Installing the Skid platforms is fast and simple process; it is similar to changing a tire. Moreover, it is the opportunity for students to learn and practice changing a tire on the road in the case of getting a flat tire. Not many driving schools prepare students for such situation.

Skid Platforms are custom made for individual vehicles. So, together with your order please provide the model and year of the vehicle you want to use with Skid Platforms. It can take up to 2 weeks before we send them to you.

  

A Basic Guide to Skid Control

A basic guide can be defined as the loss of traction between a vehicle’s tires and the road surface due to the forces acting on the vehicle. Most skids are caused by driver error, although only about 15% of accidents are the direct result of a vehicle skidding. Skids occurring in other accidents are usually the result of last minute action, by the driver, when faced with a crisis ahead rather than actually causing an accident. Skids can occur both in the dry and wet as well as icy conditions, however, the chances of losing control and having an accident increase by 50% in the wet.

The effects of the above will be enhanced by speed. Combining these effects with non-recognition of adverse road and weather conditions will create problems for the driver.


The main causes of skidding are as follows:
a) harsh or sudden acceleration
b) excessive of sudden braking
c) coarse or jerky steering movements



The main types of skid that a driver could encounter on the public highway fall into three categories:
the front wheel skid, rear wheel skid and four wheel skid.



Preventive Measures

As well as the recognition of adverse road and weather conditions as a means of preventing skids from occurring, there are a number of other defensive actions that the driver can take.
o Accelerate gently as opposed to harshly and in a straight line wherever possible.
o Treat all braking operations in the same manner as acceleration.
o If conditions are adverse, delicate use of foot controls and gentle shallow movements of the steering wheel are called for.
o Ensure that the vehicle’s position, speed and gear are correct before entering and negotiating the hazard.
o Reduce speed in good time if conditions show any sign of deterioration.
o Make sure the vehicle is correctly maintained, especially that tire pressures are correct and the tires are in good condition. Also have the vehicle’s shock absorbers professionally checked; they are all that is holding you on the road.
o If conditions look at all treacherous, allow extra time for the journey.

 

 

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