We've all seen examples of people that own performance cars but have no discernible motoring skills with which to take full advantage of their potential. That may change for Porsche drivers in the UK who are willing to learn a thing or two at automaker's new 'Driving Experience Centre' being built next to the famous Silverstone circuit. The school will ensure that new owners get well acquainted with the handling and performance characteristics of their cars.The new center will incorporate a 3.1km test track that can be split up in four separate areas. Those, in turn, can be used individually to demonstrate different road conditions. Apart from the usual dry/wet testing, drivers will be able to simulate handling in ice and snow. Testing technologies to be featured include a 'kick plate' and split-surface wet braking. The kick plate is particularly special – it's a metal plate that sits flush with the surface of the track and can be activated when a car passes over it, causing it to lose rear grip. Both Mercedes and Audi have opened large brand centers in the UK such as the type Porsche will be building, complete with vehicle testing tracks and other branding facilities. It's not just the owners of luxo vehicles who require these elaborate centers. We come across lots of people on our daily commute who could do with some extra training.
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