BMW TEEN DRIVING SCHOOL
Hand Them The Keys To Car Control
Driving should always be fun, and with a firm grasp of the basics, it can be. BMW Teen School puts new drivers behind the wheel of a BMW for a full day of training. Students practice emergency braking, lane changes, skid control and accident avoidance with certified BMW instructors on our closed course, building confidence and skills for the road ahead.
It's Time To Bring Your Teen Up To Speed
Pro Driving Instruction
Our professional driving instructors have years of racing and coaching experience and are with your teen every step of the way, offering feedback and encouragement via radio. They’ll always demonstrate the exercise for your teen, illustrating everything – from proper seating positions to the best way through a corner.
Your Teen Will Reach Their Own Limits
We practice challenge by choice, so your teen will always at a level of performance that they feel comfortable with. Our instructors provide instant feedback and positive reinforcement while encouraging each driver to have a little fun. Okay, maybe more than a little.
A LITTLE PHYSICS, A LOT OF FUN
Your teen’s day begins in the classroom, where our instructors will go over the basics of driving. Everything from the proper seating position to how a car handles changes in speed and direction will be covered.
SKILLS AS ONLY WE CAN TEACH THEM
Our closed course is the perfect place for your teen to safely understand what happens when they lose control of a car and how far down the road they need to look. They will learn accident avoidance, hydroplaning and practicing for muscle memory – things your teen can’t learn safely out on the road. These are skills they can use on the road for the rest of their driving lives.
PRACTICE AT THEIR OWN PACE
Our lessons are all about pace – picking up the pace your teen feels comfortable with and going at their own pace for each driving exercise. It’s not about how fast they go here but how well they can keep it all under control and react faster.
CONE THRONE
Our fun obstacle courses include cones and slick surfaces, giving students a first-hand look at what happens when a car suddenly stops doing what they think it will do. They’ll learn understeer and oversteer, and hydroplaning on water. We simulate real-world issues that your teen can encounter, teaching them the skills to handle the situation without panicking.
Pro Driving Instruction
Our professional driving instructors have years of racing and coaching experience and are with your teen every step of the way, offering feedback and encouragement via radio. They’ll always demonstrate the exercise for your teen, illustrating everything – from proper seating positions to the best way through a corner.
Your Teen Will Reach Their Own Limits
We practice challenge by choice, so your teen will always at a level of performance that they feel comfortable with. Our instructors provide instant feedback and positive reinforcement while encouraging each driver to have a little fun. Okay, maybe more than a little.
Your Teen Will Know It All
Warm-Up Slalom
Instead of outright speed, the slalom course focuses on precision and vehicle control. Your teen will receive feedback from the instructors to start building a base of skills and keep the car stable while under dynamic conditions. Cones mark off direction and turn-in points, so they’ll be keeping their eyes ahead.
Emergency Braking
We’ll instruct teens on how long it takes to brake at various speeds, why they should avoid tailgating and how to maintain control under hard braking with the anti-lock system engaged. Day two includes interstate braking with ever-increasing speed up to 70 mph.
Emergency Skid Control
CPR. No, not that kind. We mean Correct, Pause, Recover. Our wet skid pad simulates ice or hydroplaning on water, giving teens a real-world opportunity to practice understeer and oversteer repeatedly, learning to react instead of panic.
HANDLING COURSE
This is an exercise aimed at overall car control. Students will get a feel for the road as they drive through our Handling Course and learn to control acceleration, braking and turning.
EMERGENCY LANE CHANGE
This exercise is geared toward the unpredictable. Other drivers, wildlife and the unexpected may come in your teen’s way. The “lane toss,” one lane to the other in a short distance, gives them practice for the real world.
TEEN CHALLENGE COURSE
Combining everything learned from the day’s activities, the Teen Challenge Course combines emergency braking, lane changes, wet and dry surfaces and proper vision into one complete exercise. Your teen will receive points or get penalized when making mistakes - just like golf, the lowest score wins.
DOUBLE-LANE CHANGE
Your teen will explore how a car handles sudden changes in direction by swerving to avoid the unpredictable, as the vehicle’s weight shifts through a series of left to right turns.
OFF-ROAD COURSE
Two-Day Teen Driving School includes an exercise on our Off-Road Course in BMW X vehicles. Your teen will gain confidence and skills navigating a controlled all-terrain environment as they drive through dips and ruts, and descend steep hills with Hill Descent Control activated.
PERFORMANCE DRIVE
Your teen will try a sample of thrills with our Performance Drive, where they’ll explore how different models react in various situations using the skills they’ve learned in the past day and a half to understand vehicle dynamics. They’ll adapt their skills to the BMW they’re in – each is unique.
One-Day BMW Teen School, or Two?
Pro instructors, the most advanced BMWs and our closed course – it’s all here for both one- and two-day events.
| Event | One-Day Teen School | Two-Day Teen School |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Braking | ||
| Emergency Lane Change | ||
| Teen Challenge Course | ||
| Slalom | ||
| Handling Course | ||
| Wet Skid Pad | ||
| Interstate Braking | ||
| Performance Drive | ||
| Double-Lane Change | ||
| Off-Road Course |
ONE-DAY BMW TEEN SCHOOL
This one-day class focuses on how a driver’s behavior affects a car. Teens will learn how to emergency brake to avoid obstacles, execute emergency lane change maneuvers and attempt to drive while distracted. In the end, students will put it all together on our Teen Challenge Course. Expect lots of laughs and some Insta-worthy moments building confidence and awareness while developing safe driving skills.
TWO-DAY BMW TEEN SCHOOL
In addition to all that teens will learn on the first day of class, day two ups the ante with a Double-Lane Change exercise, advanced wet skid pad training and interstate braking from high speeds. This teenage driving experience includes a turn in an X vehicle on our Off-Road Course and a Performance Drive session, where teens will get to experience multiple BMWs on our Handling Course.
BMW One-Day Teen Driving School
$1,200
Agenda
Subject to change
8:00 am - 9:45 am
Arrival, registration, presentation, proper seating
9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Track time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Track time
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Closing
What You Need To Know
You must have a valid Learner’s Permit and be at least 15 years old to participate.
Upcoming BMW One-Day Teen School Driving Events
BMW Two-Day Teen Driving School
$2,400
Agenda - Day One
Subject to change
8:00 am - 9:45 am
Arrival, registration, presentation, proper seating
9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Track time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Track time
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Closing
Agenda - Day Two
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Arrival, recap of day one
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Track time
12:00pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Track time
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Closing
What You Need To Know
You must have a valid Learner’s Permit and be at least 15 years old to participate.
Upcoming BMW Two-Day Teen Driving School Events
GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF EXCITEMENT
Give someone a driving gift they’ll never forget. Good toward any class, each BMW gift card is delivered electronically, so it’s also perfect for last-minute gift giving.
SWEET SPEED DREAMS
With so much to see and do outside the track, you’ll want to turn your speedy adventure into a full-on South Carolina vacation.
THE BMW PERFORMANCE CENTER EAST
Have an espresso (not that you’d need the jolt), stop by the Gift Shop for a souvenir or two (or three, who’s counting?) and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch in our M Café – we’re well-suited to host groups small and large.
Learn about the track
HOTELS, DINING AND MORE
From BMW-centric things like the Zentrum museum to delicious dining and luxurious lodging, the Greenville and Greer areas have so much to explore.
Explore our South Carolina locationBMW TEEN DRIVING SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Where does the BMW Teen School take place?
We currently have two locations – in California and South Carolina.If you’re interested in our California Teen School, click here.
BMW Performance Driving School East
1155 SC-101, Greer, SC 29651
(888) 345-4269
Is the BMW Performance Driving School affiliated with area hotels?
Please visit our Hotels page for more information.
Does the BMW Teen School make a great vacation?
There’s a lot to do in the areas surrounding Greer, making BMW Teen School one of the best vacation ideas for teens. Please visit our Locations page for more information.
Is BMW Teen School a high-performance driving event?
No. The school is led with safety in mind and is oriented toward accident avoidance for teen drivers.
How old do you need to be to participate in BMW Driver’s School?
You must be at least 15, with a valid permit, for BMW Teen Driving School.
What can parents do on-site?
You can register and participate in one of our BMW Driver’s School or BMW M Programs if they happen to run concurrently if you’re over the age of 18. We also have an M Café, Wi-Fi and Gift Shop on-site, and offer space to work remotely and relax.
How do I buy a BMW Teen Driver's School Gift Card?
You can always give a gift card to BMW Teen Driving School and other programs. Just visit our Gift Card page for more information.
Does this program qualify for car insurance discounts?
Please check with your insurance company directly.
Can I book a BMW Driving Experience the same day?
Yes. You can book up until the program start time online via book now, or call 888-345-4269 for more information before heading to the track to see what’s available.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations for a full refund must be made within 60 days of your payment date. Cancellations made after the 60 days of payment will receive a credit to use toward another date or event. There will be no rescheduling if the cancellation is made within 14 days of your school or event.
