Questions on the contents of the training courses

What training levels are on offer and how do they build on each other?
The training programme of the Porsche Sport Driving School breaks down into the training levels Warm-up and Precision (introductory training courses) and, building on these basic courses, Performance and Master (licensed training course of DMSB e.V.). It should be noted that participation in the Precision training course is a prerequisite for admission to the Performance course and that the Performance course must be completed before taking the Master training course. The scope of training on offer is rounded off by various „Specials“, such as the g-Force Drift Training and the Telemetric Session, Women Only and the Track Day.

What is the difference between the Warm-up and the Precision training?
On the Warm-up training course (one-day course), participants learn the basics of driving safety and how to control their vehicle. It is to be noted that the Warm-up course consists purely of section training, without free driving. The Precision training (two-day course) covers the contents of the Warm-up course on the first day, while the second day includes additional sections as well as guided and free driving.

What options are available for people wishing to begin training?
Persons wishing to participate in training at the Porsche Sport Driving School for the first time can begin with the one-day Warm-up course or the two-day Precision course. It is to be noted in this connection that the Warm-up course is not a prerequisite for participation in the next-highest training levels. The Precision course is a prerequisite for subsequent admission to the Performance course, however. Persons with previous training experience can complete the Telemetric or g-Force Specials to qualify for the Master course.

Is it possible to gain direct admission to the Performance or Master training levels?
Drivers who have already attended various training measures at other establishments, thereby acquiring a basic knowledge of correct vehicle handling, can gain direct admission to the higher training levels. To this end, the Porsche Sport Driving School requires records of the attended training courses, with an official list of the items covered in this training. If the contents of the completed training courses correspond to the learning objectives and standards of the Porsche Sport Driving School, the participant concerned can gain direct admission to the Performance training level, following consultation with the project directors. Direct admission to the Master training course is possible in exceptional cases only.

Are there any age restrictions on eligibility for the training?
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driving licence.

Questions on hire cars and private vehicles

Can I take part in my own Porsche?
Yes, we recommend this, as training should be carried out in a vehicle with which you are familiar.

Can I take part in Porsche training in another make of vehicle?
Yes, no problem.

Can I hire a Porsche vehicle for the training?
Yes, no problem. You will find the available Porsche hire vehicles together with the current prices here.

Are the costs for hire cars already included in the training fee?
No, the stated training prices cover participation in the driver training in your own vehicle. When a vehicle is hired for the training (subject to availability), this entails costs in addition to the stated fee. Details of these costs are to be found here .

Are there any age restrictions on hiring a Porsche?
Yes. The same age restriction applies here as to participation in the training: Participants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driving licence.

Can hire cars be swapped during the training?
No. As the signed contract of loan for use applies in each case to the hired vehicle only, participants cannot swap the hire cars from Porsche AG.

What insurance coverage is provided for Porsche hire cars?
The vehicles are provided with automobile liability, 3rd party and fully comprehensive insurance.

How high is the retention?
The fully comprehensive and 3rd party insurance is subject to retention to a maximum of € 5,000 per claim. The retention for the Performance and Master training levels stands at a maximum of € 10,000 per claim.

Will my insurance bear the repair costs for my private vehicle in the case of damage?
The entry conditions of the Porsche Sport Driving School expressly point out that the training courses are “not aimed at attaining tops speeds”, that they are “driving safety courses” and do not have the character of racing events. These represent key criteria to secure coverage from insurance companies for participation in driving safety training courses. We recommend all participants to obtain verification from their insurance companies beforehand as to whether their participation in the training is insured – particularly when taking part in advanced training levels.

Is it possible to take out supplementary insurance for participation in the training with my private vehicle through Porsche AG?
No. No supplementary insurance is available from Porsche AG.

Questions on registration

How can I register for a training course?
In order to register for a driver training course, the prospective participant must complete a registration form (to be found here under the corresponding date). This form must then be signed and sent to the stated fax number, posted to the Porsche Sport Driving School or scanned and sent by e-mail. The prospective participant receives confirmation within 10 days of submitting the registration..

Is it also possible to register online?
No. For legal reasons, online registration is unfortunately no longer possible at present. Prospective participants can complete the registration form on the website, however. The completed form must then be printed out, however, and forwarded to the Porsche Sport Driving School in the above-described manner for processing.

As of when is it possible to register for training courses in the following season?
New training dates for the Porsche running-in and test track in Leipzig and the dates for the LuK Driving Centre in Baden-Baden can be viewed on the website from October, that is, from the end of the current season. It is then possible to register for these dates.

When are the race track dates set?
The Porsche Sport Driving School training dates at the familiar race tracks such as Hockenheimring, Nürburgring, etc., are not known until roughly February in the season concerned (following finalisation of the motor sports calendar for the respective race tracks), when they can subsequently be viewed on the website. Registered customers are forwarded the dates by post directly after finalisation. Registration is possible from this point in time.

By when should prospective participants register for a training course?
After deciding on a training date, it is recommendable to register straight away. Confirmation of places on training courses is provided according to the time of receipt of the corresponding registrations. While a telephone inquiry may reveal that places are still be available on one day, for example, these may have been allocated on the following day in response to written or faxed registrations. Certain training courses are fully booked months in advance. It is thus advisable to register as soon as possible after the dates are published on the internet.

Why hasn’t my registration been confirmed yet?
Due to the large number of inquiries and registrations received every day, the written confirmation process may take a little time. Participants generally receive written confirmation of participation within no later than 10 days of receipt of their registration, however. Participants are welcome to inquire beforehand by email or telephone (+ 49 (0) 711/911 - 78683) whether their registration has been received and is being processed and/or whether they are eligible to participate in the training course concerned.

How come it may no longer be possible to register for a course, although the date was still available for booking on the internet?
A training course is fully booked on receipt of the last possible registration. The status is not updated to “fully booked” simultaneously on the internet, however, but after a slight delay. Unfortunately, this means that it may not be possible to consider a registration received during this interval. Participants can only be assured of their admission to the training on receipt of the confirmation of participation.

What cancellation terms apply at the Porsche Sport Driving School?
The cancellation terms are to be found in our entry conditions.

When must I transfer the training fee?
This fee is to be transferred after receipt of the confirmation / the fee invoice. If the fee is not received by 4 weeks before the training course at the latest, the Porsche Sport Driving School reserves the right to allocate the training place to another participant.

How can I pay the training fee?
Payment can be effected by bank transfer or cheque. We regret that payment by credit card is not possible at present.

When will I receive the final information on the training course?
The final training information is posted to participants no later than two weeks prior to the training. Participants should notify us before the event of any discrepancies in the reservation.

Questions on vouchers

Can I obtain gift vouchers for training courses?
Gift vouchers are available for the training courses of the Porsche Sport Driving School. To this end, the voucher order form must be completed and faxed or posted to the Porsche Sport Driving School for processing. The ordering party will receive an invoice after a processing period of around 3 - 5 working days. The voucher is forwarded to the ordering party after receipt of payment and only then does it become valid.

Can I obtain a gift voucher at short notice?
The ordering party can speed up the processing of voucher orders by transferring the fee straight away and enclosing proof of transfer with the voucher order form. Such proof may take the form of a transfer slip confirmed by the bank. It is to be noted in this connection that the Porsche Sport Driving School has no control over how long it takes for the postal services to deliver the voucher.

To whom is the voucher sent?
As a general rule the voucher is sent to the ordering party. On request, the voucher can also be sent directly to a different person.

In what form is the voucher sent?
The voucher is printed in A4 format and placed in a decorative folder. Porsche AG is always indicated as the sender.

Do I have to decide on a specific training date when ordering a voucher?
It is not necessary to decide on a specific training date. It is also possible to issue a voucher for a certain type of training. The recipient is then able to choose his preferred date himself (subject to availability).

Is the recipient registered for the training directly upon the order being placed for a voucher?
The voucher holder is only registered for a training course after completing the enclosed registration form and sending the form to the Porsche Sport Driving School. Successful registration is contingent on places being available for the desired training date.

Questions on organisational aspects of training

What formalities are to be carried out at the start of training at the training venue? On the morning of the training day, participants are requested to register at the Porsche desks. In the course of registration, name tags and information on the training are handed out and a waiver of liability is signed.  Participants driving their own car are merely required to sign a waiver of liability, while participants using a hire car additionally sign a contract of loan for use. Participation in the driver training is not possible without signing the stated forms.

In what languages are the training courses carried out?
The instructions can be provided in English as well as German. Please inquire whether any other foreign languages are available. For safety reasons, it is not possible for drivers to participate in our courses without the necessary knowledge of the employed languages.

How large is a group of participants?
Depending on the size of the circuit or track concerned, the group size within a training course is limited to a maximum of 12 drivers, in order to ensure the most effective learning conditions possible.

Can I be allocated to a group together with a friend or acquaintance?
The Porsche Sport Driving School is pleased to consider individual wishes regarding allocations to groups, wherever possible. Such wishes must be stated prior to the training, however, using the registration form, for example. There is only limited scope for changes directly at the training venue.

Are the training courses carried out in bad weather conditions, too?
In adverse weather conditions, such as rain, the driving safety courses of the Porsche Sport Driving School are nevertheless carried out and adapted to the altered conditions. In order to ensure maximum safety for all participants, the Porsche Sport Driving School reserves the right to abandon training courses due to storms or severe weather conditions, for example.

What type of clothing should I wear for the training?
Participants should choose their clothing according to the weather conditions which are to be expected at the time of the training course. During the training, the Porsche Sport Driving School recommends comfortable clothing and closed, comfortable footwear (no high-heeled shoes or flip-flops). For training in the summer, headgear and sun cream should not be forgotten.

Does Porsche AG provide helmets and racing suits for the training?
Racing suits are not provided as they are not required for the driving safety training courses of the Porsche Sport Driving School.  It is compulsory to wear a helmet during free-range driving. Participants are welcome to bring their own helmets; helmets are also available for hire at the training venue, subject to availability.

Questions on instructors / personal instructor

What experience are the instructors of the Porsche Sport Driving School able to draw on?
The Porsche Sport Driving School’s team of instructors comprises experienced employees of Porsche AG and professionals from the field of motor sports. This ensures competent instruction for the participants with regard to the Porsche brand and the training components.

Can I book a personal trainer for the training?
On request, a personal trainer can be booked for all courses offered by the Porsche Sport Driving School, subject to availability. Further details are to be found here.

Questions on accommodation

Does the training fee include accommodation costs?
Hotel costs are only included in a package price for special events. For normal training events, these costs are to be paid by the customer when checking out at the hotel. The Porsche Sport Driving School will be pleased to book accommodation for customers at proposed partner hotels. Participants are, of course, free to book their own accommodation.

What cancellation terms apply for hotel reservations?
The additional reservation of overnight hotel accommodation on behalf of the customer in connection with training events of the Porsche Sport Driving School is a service provided by Porsche AG. The costs of the accommodation are to be paid by the customer on checking out of the hotel. If a customer cancels such a reservation, the cancellation terms of the hotel concerned will come into effect. Porsche AG has no control over these terms.

Miscellaneous

What is understood by the term “accompanying person”?
An accompanying person “accompanies” the active participant in his or her training with the Porsche Sport Driving School. An accompanying person can attend the theoretical briefing and accompany the participant in the passenger seat during the section training (exception: free driving - here it is possible for the accompanying person to sit in the instructor’s vehicle on request). An accompanying person does not participate actively in driving activities, but enjoys the same catering arrangements as the active participant.

Can children participate at a training as accompanying person?
Children are allowed to participate at a training as an accompanying person in the car of the participant at a Warm-up or Precision Training if they are 12 years and older.
Due to safety reasons, a supervisor for that children needs to be present during the free lapping session.
The supervision by an employee of the Porsche Sport Driving School is not possible. Both parents need to sign an exclusion of liability. The minimum age for the training levels Performance and Master is 18 years.