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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

VOLKSPOWER - DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

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Level 1

The first level training is John Bowe Driving’s Drive to Survive defensive driving course. It is a full day course, includes lunch & refreshments and consists of a mix of defensive & advanced driving skills. Participants use their own vehicle so that they can understand how it feels and reacts in emergency situations.

The course content includes a balance of classroom discussion and driving activities, during which you will learn about;

Defensive driving techniques
Causes of crashes and how to avoid/minimize your risk
Understand car control/vehicle dynamics
Emergency Braking and Avoidance
Identifying potential road hazards
Dispel the myths of skid control

This course is suitable for drivers of all ages and all levels of experience. It is compulsory to complete this course to progress to any further levels of training (unless you have completed a similar course previously, please contact John Bowe Driving to discuss your situation). The Drive-to-Survive course is designed to provide you with the awareness to be a much safer driver on our roads and sets in place many of the skills to safely progress to higher levels of driver training.

Further Drive Program Information.

Level 1 – Defensive Driving:

Course will not void insurance, it’s ‘driver training’ without high speeds, timing, etc
This course does not require any special preparation, just dress for the weather and bring your car
Increase tyre pressures to 40psi
You can share 2 people per car
No loose items in the car
Check Oil, Water, full tank of Fuel
Conducted at either Sandown or Calder Park driver training areas (not on a racetrack)

Level 2

The second course is the John Bowe Driving Advanced Driving course and expands upon the skills and awareness introduced during your Drive to Survive course. It is conducted at Calder Raceway and will provide a chance to learn about some of the individual skills that will help you to stay safe on the road and progress you towards driving on a racetrack. This course has smaller group sizes and a more intensive level of tuition, pushing the limits of yourself and your vehicle. This course includes;

High Speed Braking
High Speed emergency avoidance techniques
Vehicle balance & Throttle control
The importance of vision when driving
Corner Lines
Motorkhana activities

This course is suitable for drivers

Further Drive Program Information.

Level 2 – Advanced Driving:

Course will not void insurance, it’s ‘driver training’ without high speeds, timing, etc.
Dress for the weather
Increase tyre pressures to minimum 40psi, (approx 4-6 higher than manufacturer recommend)
No loose items in the car
Check Oil, Water, full tank of Fuel
Conducted only at the Calder Park driver training areas (not on a racetrack).
Not compulsory to do this course before attending the Level 3 course although it is recommended to help you get the most out of your driver training experience

Level 3 – Introductory Performance Driving Course

The third level in your driver training progression is a hybrid course developed by John Bowe Driving specifically for the Volkspower group. This event will be conducted at Sandown Raceway and will give you a chance to move safely from road driving to circuit driving. This course will be made up of mainly driving activities, including;

High Speed Threshold Braking technique
High Speed Vehicle Control
Drive Circuit Sections
Drive Circuit Laps
Motorkhana competition

This course is conducted under controlled conditions to ensure that everyone can participate safely without the need for car upgrades (ie. brakes, fire extinguishers, race suits, etc). There is limited (if any) excessive wear on your vehicle and the skills developed will give you a chance to move safely and competitively towards full, unrestricted circuit activities.

This course is suitable for drivers

Further Drive Program Information.

Event 3 – Introductory Performance Driving:

This course should not void insurance as it is a ‘driver training’ event with speeds limited/controlled, no timing, etc. (check with your insurer)
Check your brake pad material and fluid (or have it checked for you)
Dress for the weather
Increase tyre pressures to minimum 40psi, (approx 4-6 higher than manufacturer recommend)
No loose items in the car
Check Oil, Water, full tank of Fuel
Conducted at Sandown Raceway

Upcoming Courses:

Course Type: Volkspower Program – Level 3 (Introductory Performance Course)
Course Venue: Sandown Raceway, VIC
Course Date: Saturday, 23rd February 2008
Payment: $ 385.00 (inc. GST, refreshments & lunch)

Level 4 – High Performance Course

Volkspower - Exclusive Event
performance circuit drive day

Have you wondered what it would be like to drive your car on a race track and see what it (and you) can really do?

Then do whatever it takes to make it to the Volkspower Performance Circuit Drive Day at Sandown Raceway on Saturday 30th August.

Volkspower have arranged a circuit drive day utilizing the expertise of one of Australia’s leading driver training providers - John Bowe Driving. This course will give you heaps of track time with professional instructors who will be available to help you improve your skills and help you to get the most from yourself and your car.

Course Outline

Registration: Chat with other participants while you enjoy tea/coffee & biscuits
Safety Discussion: Skid Control & Prevention, Circuit Etiquette
Circuit Inspection: get to know the track
Instruction Sessions: Instructors available to help you improve your skills.
Lunch (supplied)
Instruction Sessions (continued): More time for you to make improvements.
Timed Laps to give you a reference of your track day performance
Certificate Presentation
Please note* Course format may vary due to safety conditions

As an owner & driver of an exciting Volkswagen/Audi, with or without enhancement products from APR or Oettinger, you are invited to participate in this special event.
As an exclusive Volkspower event you will meet other like minded VW/Audi owners.

Course Highlights
Supervised track time for all drivers,
Professional instructors available for all participants,
Safety and ambulance officers in attendance for your peace of mind,
Approximately 4hrs+ of track time
Price = heavily discounted Volkspower booking f of $350 (inc. GST) per driver

You will find that your participation in this event will ignite the passion for performance encouraging you to enjoy your car on other driver training events & car club activities. Don’t miss out on what will be a great day!

For bookings contact;
John Bowe Driving - Dean Sammut, ph: 03 9886 0522,
email: dean@johnbowedriving.com

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