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Ice Driving and Winter Conditions 

Ice and Winter Driving Instructors are expected to satisfy the following requirements:


•        extensive experience of driving on snow and ice and in winter conditions

•        able to explain and demonstrate vehicle dynamics & technology relevant to winter conditions

•        able to demonstrate and coach skills for front, rear and 4 wheel drive vehicles on ice and snow.

•        able to use coaching techniques to help participants to safely explore and develop their driving dynamics skills

•        excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to provide clear and constructive feedback

•        demonstrate good judgement in when and how far to push a driver to remain safe while maximising learning.

•        able to judge the ability and experience of participants and adapt driving exercises to suit them

•        able to recognise, interpret, guide and support individual participant goals and learning objectives

•        able to adapt exercises, content and examples to each participant's interests, knowledge and background

•        able to operate safely as part of a team managing multiple vehicles and activities on different areas

•        knowledge of safe procedures for extracting stuck vehicles – working safely with tractors and tow vehicles etc.

•        in depth knowledge of modern cars and their dynamic capabilities

•        provide practical experience and exercises to develop skills for responding to unexpected situations while driving in winter conditions

•        able to intervene to control the car from the passenger seat if needed

•        able to use dual controls effectively if fitted

•        managing participants to limit vehicle damage

•        aware of special mechanical stresses created by exercises where stability or steering systems may be compromised and strategies to manage this

•        knowledge of how the cars systems may be confused by driving on low friction surfaces, and how to manage and reset

•        extensive experience of high performance driving

•        familiar with specialist winter and studded tyres, how each performs, and their applications

•        understand safety procedures for operating on frozen lakes and in winter conditions

•        familiar with risks and emergency procedures for operation on frozen lakes

•        aware of the effects of vehicle speeds and spacing while driving on ice

•        understand ice thickness parameters, and aware of spacing and load factors for different ice thicknesses and vehicles

•        recognise symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia and appropriate first aid response

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  • Home
    • About
    • Associates
    • Authorising Bodies
    • LEGAL
  • SKILLS REGISTER
    • Register of Certified Specialist Driving Skills Professionals >
      • Advanced Handling and Driving Dynamics
      • 4x4 SUV Off Road and Handling Safety
      • Low Friction Handling Dynamics
      • Ice Driving and Winter Conditions
      • Under-17 Driver Instruction
      • Under-17 4x4 Driver Training
      • Multi Car Driving Display
      • Precision Driving for Photography and Film
      • Performance Driving Safety Specialist
      • Crash and Vehicle Fire First Response
    • Criteria for Certification >
      • Core Competencies for Professional & Supervised Driving Activities
      • Advanced Handling and Driving Dynamics
      • 4x4 SUV Off Road and Handling Safety
      • Low Friction Handling Dynamics
      • Ice Driving and Winter Conditions
      • Under-17 Driver Instruction
      • Under-17 4x4 Driver Training
      • Multi Vehicle Driving Display
      • Precision Driving for Photography and Film
      • Performance Driving Safety Specialist
      • Crash and Vehicle Fire First Response
    • Certification >
      • Sample Certificate
  • RESOURCES
    • Codes of Practice
    • Risk Management >
      • Risk Management Policy
      • SDSA Approach to Risk Assessment
      • SDSA Risk Assessment for Specialist Driving Activities
      • SDSA Risk Assessment Scoring System
    • Downloads
    • Off Highway Advanced Vehicle Control Trainer Licence
    • LINKS
  • TRAINING
  • INSURANCE
    • SDSA Public Liability/Professional Indemnity Insurance
    • Reporting an Incident or Claim
  • SHOP
  • CONTACT
  • LOG IN
  • EXPENSE