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President Bush: high-speed car maneuvers

George W. Bush found it "pretty exciting" to try out emergency evasive maneuvers in a Chevrolet Camaro. More »


Explorer controversy: Ford training plan gets no kudos

Ford's plan to provide driver education programs for owners of its Explorer SUVs has brought criticism that they're trying to deflect the blame for tire blowout control loss to drivers. More »


Car control skills: how important are they?

A Drivers.com editorial briefly discusses the issues involved in learning advanced car handling skills. More »


Brewery teaches driving skills

Describes an advanced training course, and discusses the debates about the effectiveness of collision avoidance programs and the wisdom of accepting sponsorship from the alcohol industry. More »


Skid training offers interesting results

Article describes a 1994 skid training program offered to high school students and notes differences in violation results and so on. More »


French ABS study shows training helps

Briefly describes results from a 1994 experiment in which drivers who received training in the use of Antilock Braking Systems attempted to avoid obstacles more frequently than others. More »


The challenge of ABS

Antilock brakes have had mixed results in terms of reducing crash rates, and this article discusses the complex issues, and offers advice on proper use of ABS. More »


Swedish skid device crosses the Atlantic

Describes a device that attaches to the frame of cars to help teach drivers about the effects of skids, and how to control them. More »


Advanced Skills - Other links:

U.K. company provides courses in defensive driving and high performance driving.


Road safety education & driver training services for professional drivers


IAM is a U.K. based non-profit group with the stated aims of improving driving standards, promoting road safety, and establishing an advanced driving test.


Firm located in Ontario, Canada provides several courses on advanced driving skills.


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