Tech Report: BMW Driving School Makes Heroes out of Everyday Drivers

Are You as Skilled Behind the Wheel of a Car as You Think You Are?

When was the last time you took a computer-training course? With the rapid advancement in technology it's pretty much

Isn't it time you took a refresher course on those driving lessons you took when you were 16? (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

mandatory if you want to stay up-to-date with all the changes in today's business world.

Now ask yourself when was the last time you took a driving course? For the majority of people it was at 16 years old, nervously behind the wheel of a driving instructor or parent's car. Since that time has automotive technology changed? Has daily driving itself become more congested, making it harder than ever to negotiate from home to work and back again?

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Level 1 session of

The Level 1 BMW Advanced Driver Training session was an experience I won't soon forget. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press)

BMW's Driver Training program, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. Die hard car fanatic or just a Sunday driver, everybody can learn something from this performance-oriented driving school.

Started in Germany in 1976, the BMW Driver Program has spread to 24 countries worldwide. The BMW program came to Canada in April of 2001, and over 5,000 people nationwide have completed the course. The Program consists of 3 Levels; Level 1 BMW Advanced Driver Training, Level 2 BMW Perfection Driver Training, and Level 3 BMW Fascination Driver Training - that latter involving a two-day trip to Quebec to pilot BMW's M3 coupe around a world-class racetrack.