Build crash-avoidance skills that save lives and equipment.
Two specialized behind-the-wheel programs for members who drive as an essential function of their job.
When you drive frequently, it’s easy to become casual about it. If you drive for your job, it’s common to think more about the job and less about driving.
You can’t control your surroundings or other roadway users, but you can adjust your actions to defend against crashes. The drills in this, Behind the Wheel program, teach drivers to build crash avoidance maneuvers into their thoughts and their actions, thus saving both lives and equipment.
Collision Avoidance Skills
This 3.5 hour in-car program is informative, performance building and a little heart pounding. You will become a safer, more competent, and confident driver in your company and personal vehicles.
You will be using Proficient Driving Instruction LLC (PDI) vehicles in a closed-course environment. Your instructors for the day are a mix of State Licensed Driving Instructors, HPDE Coaches and Instructors, and On Track Racing Instructors.
You will be using Proficient Driving Instruction LLC (PDI) vehicles in a closed-course environment. Your instructors for the day are a mix of State Licensed Driving Instructors, HPDE Coaches and Instructors, and On Track Racing Instructors.
This program covers:
Compartment Preparedness
Hands, seating, and mirrors—defensive positioning behind the wheel.
Distance Planning & Braking
Following distances, braking techniques, and safe implementation of Y & U-turns.
Hazard Identification
Safe lane change.
Emergency Steering & Crash Avoidance
In-the-moment evasive maneuvers that build muscle memory for real-world emergencies.
Upcoming Training Sessions
To request a spot in either program, click the REQUEST button next to your preferred date and time. Submitting a request does not guarantee registration — you will receive a confirmation email if a seat is available.
Program 1
Collision Avoidance Skills (Fire/EMS, DPW)
| Date | Time | Location | Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| May 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Twin Mountain Airport, Twin Mtn, NH | Request A Seat |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Twin Mountain Airport, Twin Mtn, NH | Request A Seat |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| Oct. 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
Ready to sharpen your driving skills?
Emergency Driving Techniques
This program is recommended for Law Enforcement professionals looking to enhance their car control safety and performance skills during everyday on-the-job driving and in emergency situations.
As you know from other professional training courses, there are automatic skills developed through motor learning that help you perform intelligently and effectively under stressful situations on the job. This set of drills develops similar skills behind the wheel, for both daily patrol duties or “lights and sirens” emergency response in the vehicle.
As you know from other professional training courses, there are automatic skills developed through motor learning that help you perform intelligently and effectively under stressful situations on the job. This set of drills develops similar skills behind the wheel, for both daily patrol duties or “lights and sirens” emergency response in the vehicle.
This program covers:
Driver Compartment Preparedness
Hands, seating, and mirrors—defensive positioning for daily patrol and emergency response.
Situational Awareness
Civilian hazards, communication distractions, and emergency steering and braking techniques.
Following Distances & Maneuvers
Secure implementation of Y & U-turns and safe distance planning at speed.
Vehicle Dynamics & Tactical Maneuvering
Crash avoidance and tactical car control for lights-and-sirens emergency response.
Upcoming Training Sessions
To request a spot in either program, click the REQUEST button next to your preferred date and time. Submitting a request does not guarantee registration — you will receive a confirmation email if a seat is available.
Program 1
Emergency Driving Techniques / Tactical Car Control (Law Enforcement)
| Date | Time | Location | Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request a Seat |
| Nov. 10, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | New England Dragway, Epping, NH | Request A Seat |
Meet Your Lead Instructor
Michael Ruggiero, owner of Proficient Driving Instruction (PDI), brings over a decade of hands-on driver-training experience to every Primex session.
Michael Ruggiero, the owner of PDI, is a Race Car Driver with over a decade of hands-on instructing experience, having instructed with Richard Petty Driving Experience, Exotic Driving Experience, Sports Car Driving Association, Sports Car Club of America and Club Motorsports, right here in New Hampshire.
He has trained hundreds of Law Enforcement professionals while working with Sandy Stevens the owner of Stevens Advanced Driver Training, home of the well-known “Skid School”. In retirement now, Sandy is excited to have Mike and the folks at PDI enhance the program he designed, making it more informative and dynamic.
He has trained hundreds of Law Enforcement professionals while working with Sandy Stevens the owner of Stevens Advanced Driver Training, home of the well-known “Skid School”. In retirement now, Sandy is excited to have Mike and the folks at PDI enhance the program he designed, making it more informative and dynamic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the Advanced Driver Training programs? Here are answers to what members ask most.
How long is each program?
Collision Avoidance Skills is a 3.5-hour, in-car session. Emergency Driving Techniques is a 7-hour program running 8:30 AM–4:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
Who should attend?
Collision Avoidance Skills is for members who drive as an essential function of their job (Fire/EMS, DPW, etc.). Emergency Driving Techniques / Tactical Car Control is for Law Enforcement professionals only.
Where is the training held?
Sessions are held at New England Dragway in Epping, NH, and Twin Mountain Airport in Twin Mountain, NH—both closed-course environments.
Whose vehicles do we use?
You’ll drive Proficient Driving Instruction (PDI) vehicles on the closed course. No personal or department vehicles are required for the drills.
Questions About Training?
Contact the Primex Training Team at 1-800-698-2364 or email training@primex3.org for more information about the Learning Leader Series, upcoming topics, and registration details.