Unlike many venues, we use modern front and rear-wheel-drive cars so that you will understand and feel how the electronic safety systems, fitted as standard to most cars, will help in adverse conditions, but also how to control a sliding car when all the systems are switched off relying on pure driver skill. We feel this will give you the best preparation for anything the roads and weather may throw at you.
In a safe and controlled environment, our skid pan driving experience will help you develop the skills needed to correct and control a sliding car, a situation that you may encounter on public roads. Not only is this great fun, but more importantly a hugely worthwhile investment in your own and your passengers' safety.
Unlike many venues, we use modern front and rear-wheel-drive cars so that you will understand and feel how the electronic safety systems, fitted as standard to most cars, will help in adverse conditions, but also how to control a sliding car when all the systems are switched off relying on pure driver skill. We feel this will give you the best preparation for anything the roads and weather may throw at you.
A skid pan experience is a driver training session designed to teach you how to control a car in low-grip conditions, such as ice, rain, or oil spills. At Thruxton’s Skid Pan Facility, you’ll get behind the wheel of modern front and rear-wheel drive cars on a low-friction surface, learning essential skills like skid control, throttle balance, and corrective steering.
Our skid pan experiences are open to anyone with a valid driving licence, from new drivers to experienced motorists looking to enhance their car control skills. We also offer a Junior Skid Pan Experience for drivers aged 12 and over, providing a safe and fun introduction to low-grip driving.
Thruxton’s skid pan facility uses a low-friction surface to simulate driving in slippery conditions. Unlike traditional skid pans that use chemicals or oil, our modern design provides a consistent and realistic experience using filtered water, allowing you to safely develop essential skills for controlling a car in challenging situations.
A skid pan session is not only great fun but also an incredibly valuable way to improve your driving confidence. You'll learn:
How to react when a car skids
How to prevent a skid before it happens
The best way to control understeer and oversteer
How to handle low-grip conditions safely
These skills are useful in real-world driving situations, making you a safer and more confident driver.
Absolutely! The techniques you learn on the skid pan can help you stay in control when driving in rain, snow, or icy conditions. Many drivers leave our sessions feeling more confident and prepared for unexpected situations on the road.
Yes! A skid pan driving experience makes a great gift for anyone who enjoys driving or wants to improve their skills. Gift vouchers are available, making it an ideal present for new drivers, car enthusiasts, or anyone keen to learn valuable safety techniques.
Yes, we offer group bookings and corporate events at the Thruxton Skid Pan Facility. Whether you’re looking for a fun team-building activity or a unique way to entertain clients, our skid pan experience provides an exciting and educational driving challenge.
Booking is easy! choose a driving experience and book online. Whether you're looking to improve your driving skills, experience the thrill of car control, or just have fun, our skid pan experiences are the perfect choice.
Skid pan driving is a specialised training experience that teaches drivers how to control a car in low-grip conditions, such as ice, snow, or wet roads. At Thruxton’s Skid Pan Facility, you’ll learn how to recognise and correct a skid in a safe, controlled environment using a specially designed low-friction surface. This is a great way to develop essential car control skills and become a more confident driver.
Skid pan training is a structured session designed to improve a driver’s ability to handle skids and maintain control in difficult driving conditions. At Thruxton, our skid pan training experiences focus on practical skills such as understeer and oversteer correction, throttle and braking control, and how to safely recover from a skid. It’s a fun and valuable experience suitable for drivers of all skill levels.
A skid pan is a specially designed area that replicates slippery road conditions, allowing drivers to experience and practise skid control techniques. The Thruxton Skid Pan Facility features a low-friction surface that simulates the effects of driving on ice, rain, or oil spills, helping drivers learn how to manage loss of traction in a safe and controlled setting.
A skid pan on a car doesn’t refer to a specific part of the vehicle but rather the training facility where skid control techniques are practised. At Thruxton’s Skid Pan, we use modern front and rear wheel drive cars to provide an authentic low-grip driving experience, teaching drivers how to handle and correct a sliding vehicle.
If you're searching for a skid pan near me, Thruxton Circuit offers one of the best skid pan experiences in the UK. Located on the Hampshire/Wiltshire boarder, our purpose-built skid pan facility provides expert training in skid control, car handling, and accident avoidance, making it the perfect place to practise low-grip driving skills in a safe and professional environment.
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