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F.A.Q.
F.A.Q – Exotic Car Tour Frequently Asked Questions
Give me the basics. What is the X3 Adventures Exotics Driving Experience?
The Exotics Driving Experience is a chance you have to feel like the owner of a real super car for a few minutes. We take you on a 25+ Minutes or 45+ Minutes real-world driving adventure. Think of it as a tasting menu of supercars.
When and where is the Exotic Driving Experience held?
You can participate in one of the X3 Adventures Exotic Driving Experience any day of the week from 10am to 7pm, at San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore.
Is a staff member in the car with me while I drive?
Yes, If you want to bring a passenger on our 2-seater cars, there is an extra fee for our instructor to drive a different car to lead the way and provide support if necessary.
How many cars will I get to drive?
We offer six completely different cars in terms of power, handling and looks.
Can I bring a friend to ride along with me? Can I bring my whole family?
Absolutely! In fact, on the Driving Experiences, passengers can ride along with you for a fee. Some of our cars are four-seaters, you are welcome to bring 3 passengers. Some of the cars are two-seaters, so there simply isn't any place for more than one passenger to ride. And please, make sure all passengers can comfortably fit in the passenger's seat and be buckled in – we do not permit car seats on the Driving Experience.
Do I have to follow the Instructor? Can I drive my own route?
The Exotic Driving Experience is a guided Tour – we drive together as a group and we can bring a support vehicle along for the ride: a lead car (to set the pace). You can drive in any order you want provided you don't pass the lead car and don't fall behind the tail car. Often, there will be up to a mile between the lead and tail cars, so there's plenty of freedom on the road. We do require that you remain with the group, and we do not permit drivers to go explore by themselves.
How long does the Tour last?
The Driving Experience generally lasts between 20 Minutes or 45 Minutes.
How fast do I get to drive?
Because the Exotic Driving Experience takes place on public roads, we drive as you would every day on the street – safely with the flow of traffic. On twisty back roads, we'll take a pace that makes sure you enjoy the back-and-forth turns without slipping off an embankment.
Our goal is to give you the true "exotic car owner" experience – we want you to know what it's like to drive these cars as if they were your own. And don't worry – everyone who comes on the Tour asks this question and always has a great time. We're not out to tease you with great cars that only go 25mph.
Safety is our number one priority on the X3 Adventures Exotic Driving Experience and we emphasize it constantly. Any participants found to be driving in a reckless or unsafe manner at any point during the Tour will lose driving privileges.
What if I get lost or make a wrong turn?
Every vehicle on the Exotic Car Tour is equipped with a two-way radio system that's capable of transmitting a signal miles away, so you will always be in contact with the support vehicle. Instructions are given over the radio by the lead car before each turn and each exit, so you should have no problems staying with the group. But every once in a while you might make a wrong turn (it happens), and if so we'll make sure to guide you back to the group over the radio.
What happens if I get pulled over? Am I responsible for tickets?
Our goal is to give you the "exotic car owner" experience – unfortunately part of that experience is the reality that exotic cars draw a lot of attention, both wanted and unwanted. In the rare case that you are pulled over during the Tour, you will be responsible for any tickets received.
I don't care about any of the cars other than the "X" car. Can you guarantee I get to drive it?
The purpose of the Exotic Driving Experience is to give you an adrenaline-filled "sampler menu" of exotic cars – you get to pick between six different vehicles from the world's best and most exciting manufacturers. Because of the nature of these high-performance vehicles, maintenance issues do arise and rarely we have to make vehicle substitutions with same performance level exotic vehicles.
What do you do if it rains?
X3 Adventures Exotic Driving Experience run rain or shine. The Tours are a tremendous amount of fun – in fact, some of the best testimonials we've received have been from participants that drove in the rain.
Do I have to know how to drive stick?
No. All of the vehicles on the Exotic Car Tour are either fully automatic or semi-automatic (F1-style 'paddle shifters').
How do I drive a 'paddle shift' transmission? Is it hard? Will you teach me?
F1-style paddle shift transmissions are the latest innovation in high performance vehicles. Adopted from the transmission of the world's fastest professional race cars, it blends the performance and efficiency of a manual transmission with the ease and speed of an automatic.
It takes a few minutes for a normal driver to get accustomed to driving a paddle-shift vehicle. We provide full instruction before we depart, and in no time you'll be driving and shifting like a pro!
All of our cars also can be driven in Full Automatic mode if you prefer.
What is the age requirement to drive? Are there other requirements?
All drivers must be 25+ years of age(18+ it is OK when purchasing additional insurance), have a valid driver's license and personal auto insurance. If you do not have personal auto insurance, several options are available to you – Contact the X3 Adventures office for details.
Does my own insurance cover me in the Exotic Car Tour? I only drive a Honda Civic!
Believe it or not, the answer is yes. In all 50 states, if you carry full-coverage insurance (that means Liability, Comp, and Collision) your insurance will automatically carry over and cover you when you rent a car from us – regardless of what you drive or what you rent. And it's for the same reason that if you're driving down the highway in your Honda Civic and you happen to knock a Lamborghini off the road, your insurance will cover the damage.
What does the Exotic Driving Experience cost again?
Starting at only $59 gets you behind the wheel of six of the most amazing cars you'll ever drive for 20+ minutes of fun. It's by far the best "bang for the buck" we offer here at X3 Adventures.
Sounds great! What's next?
That's what we like to hear. Head on over to our → Reservation page and sign yourself up. See ya soon…!
