PROTECTION DRIVER RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The certification for the Basic Protection Driver Program is good for two years, after which a recertification is required in order to keep your certification and keep your skills sharp. The Basic Protection Driver Recertification Program consists of two days of intensive, hands-on emergency driving training.  During the two day program participants will refresh their skills in seven rigorous and scientifically designed driving exercises. 

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Slalom Exercise

Participants will drive through a four-cone slalom to master the fundamentals of seating and hand position; aggressive and smooth steering; performance driving vision; and the control of lateral acceleration.

Brake and Turn Exercise

Participants will learn how to use maximal braking while retaining directional vehicle control.

Lane Change Exercise

Participants will learn how to quickly react to a vehicle emergency in which they must make split-second decisions while maintaining vehicular control.

Reverse Slalom Exercise

Participants will learn how to precisely control a vehicle while rapidly backing up.

Straight-Line Backing Exercise

Participants will learn how to quickly and safely back away from a frontal vehicle ambush.

J-Turn Exercise

Participants will learn how to perform a rapid reverse-of-direction to speed away from a frontal vehicle ambush.

Counter-Ambush Exercise

Participants will drive through an obstacle course in which they will put to use all of the skills they will have learned and practiced while attempting to escape a violent vehicle attack.