Wet driving course
Online course of 300 hours in wet-weather driving: 6 modules covering grip on wet tarmac, tyres and set-up for rain, wet driving technique, race strategy in the rain and wet-weather safety, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the loss of grip on wet tarmac.
Prepare the car and tyres for the rain.
Apply wet-weather driving techniques.
Decide tyre strategies on a changing track.
Apply safety rules in wet conditions.
Train wet driving in the simulator.
Assess risk in low-visibility conditions.
Who it's for
- Racing drivers who want to be quick and safe in the rain.
- Driving instructors teaching wet-weather technique.
- Track engineers preparing wet set-ups.
- Strategy engineers making tyre calls in changing conditions.
- Safe driving instructors working on road safety.
- Driver coaches preparing drivers for every condition.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- Appendix L to the FIA International Sporting Code (driver conduct on track)
- FIA International Sporting Code (the general rules of international motorsport)
- FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations (race procedures, including wet starts)
- UN/ECE Regulation No 117 (tyre wet grip)
- ISO 23671 (wet grip test method)
- Appendix J to the FIA International Sporting Code (rain lights)
- rFactor 2
- Assetto Corsa Competizione
- iRacing
- MoTeC i2 Pro
6 modules
1.1Water film and loss of grip1.2Aquaplaning and critical speed1.3Water evacuation through the tyre tread1.4Polished tarmac, paint and wet kerbs1.5Puddles and rivers of water across the track1.6Tyre temperature in the rain1.7A drying track and the dry line1.8Reduced visibility from spray1.9Differences in grip between circuits1.10Practical: identifying danger zones on a wet circuit map
2.1Full wet and intermediate tyres2.2When to switch from slicks to wets2.3Inflation pressures in the rain2.4Softening the suspension and anti-roll bars2.5Raising ride height to avoid aquaplaning2.6More downforce in the wet2.7More rearward brake balance2.8Soft engine maps and traction control2.9Anti-fog and visibility in the helmet2.10Workshop: preparing the car for a wet race
3.1Alternative line off the rubbered-in line3.2Straight-line, more progressive braking3.3Slower entry and cleaner exit3.4Using higher gears3.5Smooth steering and throttle3.6Looking for grip on kerbs and rumble strips3.7Driving through puddles3.8Dealing with spray from the car ahead3.9Concentration and reference points in poor visibility3.10Lab: comparing dry and wet lines in the simulator
4.1Deciding on a tyre change4.2The window for switching to intermediates4.3Races started behind the safety car4.4Red flag for heavy rain4.5Risk and reward of stopping early4.6Weather information and radar4.7Communicating with the driver about grip4.8Managing tyre temperature4.9Strategy on a drying track4.10Case study: deciding when to switch to slicks
5.1Driver equipment and visibility5.2Mandatory rear rain lights5.3Race control procedures5.4Wet gravel run-off areas5.5Aquaplaning accidents5.6Safe following distance in spray5.7What to do after a spin on a wet track5.8Start regulations in the rain5.9Analysis of wet-weather incidents5.10Case study: review of a race neutralised by rain
6.1Choosing a circuit with standing-water areas6.2Map of the circuit's water zones6.3Proposed wet set-up6.4Corner-by-corner wet lines6.5Wet simulator sessions6.6Tyre strategy6.7Safety plan6.8Final report for the driver6.9Written report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is rFactor 2, Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing and MoTeC i2 Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: preparing the car for the wet, simulator sessions in the rain and tyre-change decisions. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Appendix L to the FIA International Sporting Code; FIA International Sporting Code; FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations; UN/ECE Regulation No 117; ISO 23671; Appendix J to the FIA International Sporting Code.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with rFactor 2, Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing and MoTeC i2 Pro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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