Car Control
Learn the fundamentals of vehicle control, braking, and car dynamics in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.
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What is Car Control Clinic?
Our Car Control Clinic is designed to teach the foundational skills of performance driving in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Drivers learn key concepts like vehicle dynamics, car control, and threshold braking while building confidence behind the wheel. Whether you are new to driving events or looking to sharpen your skills, this program is a great way to become a smoother and more capable driver
Vehicle Dynamics
Understand how weight transfer, grip, and momentum affect the way your car behaves.
Car Control
Learn how to respond smoothly and confidently when the car is loaded up in braking and cornering.
Threshold Braking
Practice braking with control and precision to better understand how to stop the car effectively.
Driver Confidence
Build comfort behind the wheel in a low-pressure environment designed for learning.
Who Is This For?
Car Control Clinic is open to drivers of all skill levels. It is a great fit for new drivers learning the basics of car control, autocross participants who want to improve, and drivers preparing for their first HPDE who want a stronger foundation before going to the track.
That aligns very closely with the official RMC BMW CCA description, which specifically calls out new drivers, autocrossers, and people signed up for their first HPDE.
New to Driving Events?
A great first step into performance driving fundamentals.
Already doing autocross?
A chance to sharpen technique and better understand the car.
Heading to HPDE?
A strong foundation before entering the track environment..
More Seat Time, Without Beating Up Your Tires
We love track days and the thrill of racing against the clock at autocross, but those events can be hard on tires. Car Control Clinic is a great way to get more seat time, build skills, and keep costs down by putting less wear on your tires.
Meet Our Leaders
Marquis Robinson
Head of Design
Former co-founder of ACME company. Early staff at XYZ. Loves coffee & morning runs.
Rina Qasha
Content Strategist
Former co-founder of ACME company. Early staff at XYZ. Loves coffee & morning runs.
Nicholas Hayes
Customer Specialist
Former co-founder of ACME company. Early staff at XYZ. Loves coffee & morning runs.
RMC BMW CCA Street Survival
A hands-on teen driving program designed to build safer, smarter, and more confident drivers for the real world.
Street Survival is designed to help new drivers build the skills and awareness they need to stay safe on the road. Through hands-on exercises and classroom instruction, students learn how their car responds in real-world situations, how to make better driving decisions, and how to become more alert and defensive behind the wheel.
Teen drivers face some of the highest crash risks on the road. IIHS says the fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16–17-year-olds is about three times the rate for drivers 20 and older, and risk is highest at age 16. Street Survival exists to help bridge that gap with meaningful, hands-on experience that goes beyond the basics of traditional driver education.
What Students Learn.
RMC specifically highlights emergency braking, skids, obstacle avoidance, and Colorado’s unpredictable weather, while the national program emphasizes anticipating other drivers, awareness, and learning the limits of the car.
Vehicle Awareness
Better understand how the car behaves and what its limits feel like.
Defensive Driving Habits
Build smarter decision-making skills for everyday driving.
Emergency Braking
Learn how to respond quickly and confidently when stopping distance matters
One of the most valuable parts of Street Survival is that students use the car they normally drive. That helps them better understand the response, limits, and behavior of the vehicle they will actually use on the road every day. Students do not need to drive a BMW.
Who Is It For?
Street Survival is for teen drivers ages 15 to 21 who have either a learner’s permit or driver’s license. It is especially valuable for newly licensed drivers who want more real-world experience and for parents who want their teen to gain confidence in a safe, structured environment
For Teens
Build confidence, awareness, and real-world driving skills.
For Parents
Give your teen extra practice and coaching in a safe learning environment. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. The national program says parents can join the classroom sessions, observe the day, and speak with instructors about what their student is learning. It is also a great way to reinforce the importance of safe driving by showing your teen that you are actively invested in their growth behind the wheel.
Vehicle Requirements
The vehicle must be in good mechanical condition, and each car receives a brief safety inspection before participating. Cars must be legally registered, licensed, and insured. Race cars and special-use vehicles are not allowed, and vehicles with modifications that alter the center of gravity, such as lift kits, are not accepted.
The Driving Drills
Slalom
Learn how the car reacts to quick left-right transitions and how weight transfer affects control.
Straight Line Braking
Practice firm, controlled braking and experience how ABS works in an emergency stop.
Braking & Turing
Understand how braking while cornering changes vehicle balance and reduces available grip. This fits the program’s emphasis on handling limits and weight transfer, even if it is sometimes taught as part of other exercises rather than listed as a separate national drill.
Emergency Avoidance
Practice quick lane changes and accident-avoidance maneuvers to avoid hazards safely.
Skid Pad
Experience loss of traction in a controlled setting and learn how to correct a skid.
Figure 8 Skidpad
Build on skid-control practice by combining turning, balance, and recovery in both directions. This sounds like a local course variation of the skid-control exercise, so it is fine to list if your school actually runs it.
Tailgating Exercise
Demonstrates how reduced following distance cuts reaction time and increases crash risk.
Airbag Demo
Watch an airbag deploy right in front of you and see just how much force it creates in a split second. This eye-opening demonstration helps students understand the importance of proper seating position, hand placement, and overall safety behind the wheel.
Meet Our Leaders
Janet Kiyota
Head of Design