Efforts aimed at zero traffic accidents in winter

Held "Winter Driving School 2023 in Sapporo"

~Professional driver rides with you and gives a gentle lecture on the tips of driving on winter roads! ~

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December 22, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office

NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City) launched "Winter Driving School 2023 in Sapporo" on January 28, 5th year of Reiwa ( Saturday) at the Sapporo Driver's License Examination Center (Teine-ku, Sapporo).
Professional drivers, including Kenjiro Shinozuka, who won the first Japanese overall victory in the Paris-Dakar Rally, will be on board to gently and politely give lectures on how to operate the steering wheel and brakes on winter roads.
 We are looking for people who are unfamiliar with driving on winter roads and beginners to participate.

Photo by [Kenjiro Shinozuka]
[Kenjiro Shinozuka]
Photo of [Past practical training session]
[Past practical training session]
Photo of [Demonstration driving experience by Mr. Shinozuka]
[Demonstration driving experience by Mr. Shinozuka]

1. Date/Time/Number of Recruiters

January 28, 2020 (Saturday)
12:20~16:00 About 15 people
(In the case of a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.)

2. place

Sapporo Driver's License Examination Center
(1-1 Akebono 5-jo 4-chome, Teine-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido)

3. schedule for the day

  • 11:50-12:20 Reception
  • 12:20-12:40 Lecture
  • 13:00-15:00 Practical training
  • 15:00-16:00 Special event

Four. content

  • Mr. Kenjiro Shinozuka, Mr. Katsumi Muraoka, Mr. Masato Sekine, one of the three professional drivers, rides in a private car (private car) or rental car driven by the participants and gives a lecture on the steering wheel operation and braking tips on winter roads. increase.
  • Lectures such as a flame canister ignition experience, tips for getting stuck, and other special projects are also planned.

Five. Application method

Please apply in advance using the following method.

  1. Application method
    Please fill in the necessary information on the participation application form [PDF: 752KB], cut it out, paste it on a postcard, and apply.
    Please check the NEXCO EAST website or the A4 flyer for notes and pledges when participating.
    In addition to the Odori information station, A4 flyers are installed at roadside stations around the Sapporo area and some Sapporo city ward offices.
  2. 宛先・お問い合わせ
    〒004-8512 
    北海道札幌市厚別区大谷地西5丁目12-30
    ウインタードライビングスクール2023 in 札幌 事務局
    (NEXCO東日本北海道支社内)
    電話番号:011-896-5211
  3. application deadline
    Must arrive by Thursday, January 12, 2023
  4. Participation contact
    Only those whose participation has been confirmed will be contacted by the secretariat by phone or email by Friday, January 13, 2023.
  5. Notes
    • Please be sure to bring your driver's license because it is a condition that you have a normal driver's license or higher.
    • Practical training with a professional driver on board takes about 10 minutes per person.
    • Depending on the weather and course conditions, the event may be canceled. Please note.

[Notice related to new coronavirus infection]

  • In order to prevent the Large of the new coronavirus infection, staff will wear masks and disinfect their hands with alcohol during this workshop.
  • The vehicle used for the course will be disinfected and sterilized when the student changes.
  • Please wear a mask inside the venue (except when you cannot wear a mask due to health reasons).
  • In addition, please follow the instructions of the staff at the site and cooperate with various infectious disease countermeasures.

The NEXCO EAST Group has positioned the period from 2021 to 2025 as "a period to contribute to the achievement of SDGs and transform toward a new future society", and is making various efforts.
We believe that this “Winter Driving School 2023 in Sapporo” will contribute to SDGs goals 3 and 17 as business activities that lead to the reduction of casualties due to traffic accidents.

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