Advanced driving course

**thereaper** · 01-03-2018, 22:50

Who has done some? Which ones, and was it worth it?

I am very seriously considering the BMW course, mainly because I drive one, and you get to drive an M3...

I am pretty sure my insurance does not allow me to drive my car on a track, so driving my own car is not really an option, but whatever couse I do, it has to be a rear wheel drive car.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Note that although I live in Cape Towns and would prefer to do a good course here, Gauteng is also an option as I travel there rugularly.

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**Gbyleveldt** · 01-03-2018, 22:52

I’m doing the advanced bmw course at zwartkops on the 8th of March. Pretty excited.

**thereaper** · 01-03-2018, 22:55

Originally Posted by Gbyleveldt

I’m doing the advanced bmw course at zwartkops on the 8th of March. Pretty excited.

How long before the time did you have to book?

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**Gbyleveldt** · 01-03-2018, 22:59

Hmmm, hard to say. It was included in the sale of my M3 when I got it a few weeks back. I had a few dates I could pick during that week. So at a guess you’d need to book at least a month in advance. I can PM you the details of the lady handling the bookings if you like.

**thereaper** · 01-03-2018, 23:08

Originally Posted by Gbyleveldt

Hmmm, hard to say. It was included in the sale of my M3 when I got it a few weeks back. I had a few dates I could pick during that week. So at a guess you’d need to book at least a month in advance. I can PM you the details of the lady handling the bookings if you like.

M3... I hate you a little bit

. I would hate you more if it wasn't for the fact that probably get double the mileage from a tank of fuel than you do. Please send me the details

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**Gbyleveldt** · 01-03-2018, 23:26

Haha, not as much as my bank balance hates me. Yes, it’s thirsty, especially because it needs frequent ‘testing’. That being said, it’s still better than the previous gen M3 I had. Pretty much in the league of most N55 based cars. Unless you go WOT all the time. Which would be stupid and dangerous.

Im assuming you got a Diesel then?

Oh, PM sent. Nice lady.

**MTTSS** · 02-03-2018, 06:18

Did my advanced driver course with BMW in 1993 at Kyalami. Really worth it, also from a perspective of getting out of situations such as attempted highjackings and the likes. You also get the chance to do and practice stuff like handbrake u-turns etc. on the skidpan and this gives you skills and confidence. It makes you a better and safer driver no doubt even if you think you are already a good driver. You also get discounts on your car insurance if you have done the course.

Advanced driving is a core skillset for Close Protection Operatives and therefore it is part of the course of companies such as Ronin.

**MyLani** · 02-03-2018, 06:30

I have done the Audi 4 Rings course a few years ago.
Was great fun.
Plus a friend suggested that i submit the certificate to my Insurance company, who then gave us a discount on our monthly rates.