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DRIVER TRAINING: Official BMW Programme

Official BMW driver training
Now you can become the Ultimate Driving Machine!

BMW driver training BMW New Zealand has contracted Mike Eady to provide its driving training programme. Click here to read about Mike's Senior BMW Instructor qualifications, gained in Munich in 2006.

BMW Driver Training is modelled on BMW's official driver training programmes in Europe. It aims to give owners an active and dynamic drive experience that provides driving pleasure, education and entertainment in a controlled and safe environment.

BMW Driver Training teaches you to appreciate and understand the limits of technology and driving skill.

At the same time, it allows you to assess and overcome potential hazards, in particular by avoiding such risks from the start. It is only with this basic knowledge of safety-related principles and the laws of driving dynamics that you can really understand and appreciate the actual situations you will experience on the road and in training.

BMW official driver training

History
In 1977 BMW in Germany became the first vehicle manufacturer in the world to offer professional driver training.

Today, BMW Driver Training is a truly international initiative for greater safety on the roads with courses conducted across the world including Europe, USA, Canada, Asia, South Africa and now New Zealand.

BMW has developed the New Zealand programme drawing on the accumulated experience of those 30 years of driver training.

BMW driver training course - 120d

First Level Course
BMW Driver Training in Europe provides a comprehensive multi-level training programme. Participants start with the first level course and then work their way up level-by-level to an ever-increasing standard.

In 2005, BMW New Zealand is introducing BMW Driver Training with the first level course. More advanced levels of instruction will become available as the programme develops.

However, BMW will only offer these higher levels to drivers who have completed the initial course.

BMW driver training course at Manfeild

Programme on the Day
Each course includes thorough theoretical instruction followed by direct application of the knowledge acquired in simulated practical situations.

You will arrive at the circuit at 9:30 am for hospitality and introductions.

The full day begins with a briefing at 10:00 am and includes on-track activities that enable you to appreciate the technology and performance of the cars and the correct driving technique.

The programme does not involve racing between you and other participants. However, at the end of the day Mike Eady will take you for several hot laps of one of New Zealand's leading race tracks in the latest BMW M3 V8 supercar.

Official BMW driver training  Hot lap with Mike Eady in BMW M3 CSL

BMW Driver Training Fleet
BMW has committed to a dedicated fleet of ten cars from the new 3 Series, which was launched in late May.

These new cars are highly specified with sports seats, M-Sport suspension, advanced engines and 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission, which features manual shift capability.

BMW driver training

The ability to drive one of BMW's cars relieves you of worries about using your own vehicle - and the insurance concerns, wear and tear and risks associated with such use.

BMW driver training fleet

Bookings
Each full-day course is restricted to 20 participants. The price includes a buffet luncheon and morning and afternoon refreshments. Each participant will also receive a BMW Driver Training branded polo shirt.

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2011/2012 Calendar
We currently have the following dates for 2011/2012...

Date Location

Status

November 4, 2011 - Friday Hampton Downs SOLD
November 9, 2011 - Wednesday Hampton Downs SOLD
November 29, 2011 - Tuesday Hampton Downs SOLD
December 6, 2011 - Tuesday Hampton Downs SOLD
December 7, 2011 - Wednesday Hampton Downs SOLD
December 13, 2011 - Tuesday Hampton Downs SOLD
January 23, 2012 - Monday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
January 24, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
February 9, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
February 20, 2012 - Monday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 2
February 27, 2012 - Monday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
March 15, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
March 28, 2012 - Wednesday Manfeild Advanced Level 1
March 29, 2012 - Thursday Manfeild Advanced Level 1
March 30, 2012 - Friday Manfeild Advanced Level 2
April 11, 2012 - Wednesday Ruapuna Advanced Level 1
April 12, 2012 - Thursday Ruapuna Advanced Level 1
April 13, 2012 - Friday Ruapuna Advanced Level 2
April 24, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
May 9, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
May 16, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
May 24, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
June 14, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
June 27, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
July 4, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
July 17, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
July 26, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 2
August 9, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
August 22, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
August 29, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
September 5, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
September 18, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
September 28, 2012 - Friday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
October 3, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
October 9, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
October 25, 2012 - Thursday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
November 12, 2012 - Monday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 2
November 13, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
November 14, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
December 11, 2012 - Tuesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1
December 12, 2012 - Wednesday Hampton Downs Advanced Level 1

Please note: These dates are subject to change.

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