Safe Driving Course on Snow & Ice
Basic - 1st level
Why Choose a Safe Driving Course on Snow and Ice?
This Level 1 course is specifically designed for new drivers, beginners, and motorists who want to master vehicle control in emergency situations and on low-grip winter surfaces.
Driving on ice and snow requires real sensitivity and technique. The primary goal is to let you experience the physics of zero grip in a safe, controlled environment, helping you replace panic reactions with natural reflexes to prevent accidents and skids.
Course Structure: Theory & Practical Laps
The training session is divided into two key phases, closely supervised by certified ACI Sport federal instructors:
- Theoretical Briefing (approx. 20 minutes): Vehicle dynamics on slippery surfaces, weight transfer management, correcting understeer and oversteer, and threshold braking techniques with and without ABS.
- Track Practice Sessions: Specific handling drills in the exercise paddock to refine steering, throttle, and brake inputs, followed by full track stints on the natural ice circuit to practice slide recovery.
Course Formats:
- Collective Course: Two participants alternate driving the same vehicle (a collaborative format that allows you to learn from observing your partner's laps).
- Individual Course: One-on-one session with a dedicated car and private instructor to maximize your seat time on track.
** VAT is not applied, Livigno being a duty-free zone (Art. 7 DPR. 633 of Oct 26, 1972).
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Driving Courses FAQ
No technical clothing or helmet is required. Comfortable winter attire and warm shoes with thin soles are sufficient to ensure maximum pedal feel and sensitivity.
Absolutely, yes. The Basic Course is specifically designed for drivers looking to learn vehicle control on low-grip surfaces right from their earliest years behind the wheel.
In case of severe temperature fluctuations or heavy snowstorms that prevent the course from being conducted in total safety, the session will be rescheduled by agreeing on a new date.
GENERAL INFORMATION and RULES COMMON TO ALL COURSES
The Ghiacciodromo is open every day from DECEMBER to MARCH (in case of temperature variations it will be closed temporarily); however, not all days of the season are available for courses.
RESERVATION REQUIRED. Limited number of seats. Availability cannot be guaranteed in case of non-booking.
- An ACI SPORT Federal Instructor will always be present in the car, with experience in rallies or races on track, national and international level, and above all with great knowledge of snow-covered and iced funds.
- The cars udes are standard, all-wheel drive (with the exception of the Ford Escort Mk2 used in the "Historic Cars Course", which is rear-wheel drive), equipped with studded tires to learn and refine the right technique and acquire greater mastery and sensitivity to driving on routes with poor grip surfaces, without forgetting safety.
- Both for the individual course and for the collective course, the initial theory part can be shared with other participants.
- It is not necessary to show up with special clothing, such as a helmet, gloves or running shoes. Comfortable clothing is enough.
- In the event of strong temperature variations or snow storms that prevent the experience from running safely, a new day can be agreed.
In case of corporate courses or large groups, contact us at INFO@GHIACCIODROMO.COM for the formulation of the estimate.
Layout
Circuit (length of about 1.1 km) and exercise area
Exercises
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Some courses may include specific exercises based on their peculiarities.