250px, Audi driving experience center Luftaufnahme 2013 The Audi Driving Experience is a national racing-track-based driving tuition and education program initiated by

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in 1983. Its aim is to educate drivers through both theoretical lessons and practical "hands-on" tuition, primarily focusing on the complexities of modern

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and

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electronics found in virtually all of today's cars, with an emphasis on Audi vehicles. The Audi Driving Experience includes emergency maneuvers using

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(ABS) and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) systems, theory and practice of safe high-speed handling, and demonstrates and educates the abilities of Audi's trademark Quattro

four-wheel drive Four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, refers to a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case ...

system. These activities are all carried off away from public roads and highways. AUDI AG provides all of the vehicles at each facility.

Europe

The Audi Driving Experience originated in Audi's home country of

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. It has its company headquarters in Ingolstadt.

United Kingdom

In the

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, it is organised by Audi UK, and is based at the

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circuit.

United States

As of 2007, Audi of America and Emotive offer drivers the opportunity to drive Audi vehicles on a variety of courses.

China

Launched on 2 September 2003, the Audi Driving Experience is a driver education and training scheme offered to the

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motoring public. Concentrating on three themes, or styles of driving, the courses include "defensive driving training", "advanced track training", and "winter rally training". It is based at two operational centers, operating from

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and Zhuhai International Circuit.

Russia

In Russia, Audi Drive Experience is presented by the "Vasin Driving School". Spent on the race track Moscow Raceway "Audi Sport Driving Experience 2017".

Middle East

Based at the Dubai Autodrome since early 2008, the Audi driving experience was developed by Audi Middle East as a not-for-profit initiative.

India

The Audi driving experience was introduced in India with its sports car experience on 5 July 2012 at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida.

References

External links

Audi.com
international portal {{Audi Audi