About this event
Please join the ACNA New Jersey Chapter for our second Teen Driving School & Car Control Clinic. This program is tailored for Audi Club members who would like to achieve higher levels of car control and learn more about the specifics and technical capabilities about his/her car. It is well suited for teenage and drivers of all ages to advance their skills behind the wheel. You will be provided with an opportunity to understand terms like ABS, ESP or TC and how it can be used best to every driver’s advantage. An emergency situation is not the time to learn what your car can do for the first time. If you are interested in learning the full capabilities of your car in a safe and fun environment, this event is for you!
The event will be held at the Yellow Lot of Rutger's Louis Brown Athletic Center, commonly known as "the RAC".
Absolutely no experience required for this event!
Costs (including light breakfast & lunch):
- $25 for Teens or Solo Adults
- $40 for Teen & Parent
** ACNA Membership is not required to attend this event
Hours:
- 9 am to 5 pm with a break for lunch.
About the Event:
The ACNA Teen Driving School is an experience beyond driver's education that gives novice drivers the opportunity to experience extreme situations in a controlled environment.
The primary emphasis of this school is a "hands-on" driving experience that can teach students many aspects of how to control a car safely in real-world situations. This is not a course to learn how to drive at high speeds. Car control, accident avoidance, and spatial awareness are the primary objectives.
Our TDS teaches driving basics such as seating position, mirror placement, proper vision and awareness. Qualified instructors are monitoring and riding with the student throughout the entire day. The students are also taught the dynamics of the physical limitations of their vehicles, as well as their own personal limits.
After the classroom sessions, students are taken to the skid pad area to focus on recognizing skids, reacting properly to over/understeer and vehicle control during a skid situation.
Mistakes are learning experiences that are used to build on and corrected by applying theory into praxis. In the threshold braking drill, teens learn to maximize their anti-lock brake system (ABS) or non-ABS system in order to stop their cars as quickly as possible in a controlled manner.
Participants learn accident avoidance by utilizing their maximum braking skills to slow down the car and then partially releasing the brakes to drive around a stopped vehicle or obstacle directly in their path while maintaining control of their vehicle.
Note: While the event organizers will make every effort to maximize exercise time, due to the possible course conditions and weather the number of sessions and session length can not be guaranteed.
SUVs, Minivans, and Trucks are NOT allowed due to the nature of the exercises.
Event requirements
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review all of the following requirements and information:
- The event will be held rain or shine.
- This is not a race; The clinic provides a safe controlled environment to learn and practice advanced defensive driving techniques and car control through a combination of classroom and car control exercises such as slalom, braking and skidpad.
- One car at the time on the course during each session, all others must be in the staging area or parked.
- All cars must be in good working condition, inspected, registered street legal and insured
- Note: Not all standard auto insurance policies cover damage incurred during an event. Participants are encouraged to review their policies for applicability. The Audi Club does not cover damages to an individual’s vehicle or damages caused by attendees.
- Cars must be equipped with a factory 3 point seatbelt or 4/5/6 point harnesses, mounted securely to factory locations
- Tires must be DOT approved and must meet the minimum requirements to be considered road safe.
- Drivers with a Permit license must be accompanied by an instructor and/or parent at all times.
- No Flip-Flops, Sandals or any kind of open toe shoes are permitted (Tennis shoes, driving shoes or any other low heal shoe recommended).
- We are still looking at local catering options for a quick lunch but be prepared to bring a little survival snack.
- Driving means dehydration – pack an extra bottle of water.
A big thanks to our Sponsor SHELL for the ongoing support of the ACNA-NJ!
Other Requirements:
Under no circumstances will timed laps be permitted! If you are seen with a stop watch or lap timing device at any time, you will be asked to leave and forfeit your ability to participate in this or future Audi Club Driving Schools.
This is not a racing school, nor is it a competitive event.
Medical Information Form:
Completion of the Medical Information Form in MotorsportReg.com profile is at the option of the Applicant, though it is highly recommended. Complete this information if you would like rescue personnel at the event to have your medical information readily available should you incur personal injuries or suffer from an illness while participating in the event. If you opt to complete the form, you must strictly follow the instructions. A sealed envelope with this form will be delivered to the rescue personnel before driving begins. After conclusion of the event, your envelope and its contents will be shredded.
Instructors:
To qualify as an instructor, you must have previously been certified by ACNA or another acceptable group. Please contact the event master prior to signing up in order to confirm your status prior to signing up if you do not see the registration option for instructors.
