jont wrote:Given that, is there an optimum speed differential to use for a momentum overtake
Luke wrote:Overtaking...102.7mph...
Luke wrote:Sometimes we can overanalyse things. Its actually quite simple, as long as you overtake at the right place.
7db wrote:...Just factorise the difference of the two energies in the banana...
Gromit37 wrote:I don't wish to upset our engineering/scientific brethren, but I agree with Luke. You don't learn to drive a car by figuring out all the maths behind it. An overtake is a matter of judgement and spatial awareness. If it were all down to numbers, why aren't all the best racing drivers, bowls, snooker and darts players engineers?
And YES, I hate numbers. My brain works very well with words, but numbers just do not flow smoothly. It's like trying to write with the other hand... possible but messy. Something to do with being left handed and the right side of the brain perhaps?
VinnyP! wrote:Gromit37 wrote:I don't wish to upset our engineering/scientific brethren, but I agree with Luke. You don't learn to drive a car by figuring out all the maths behind it. An overtake is a matter of judgement and spatial awareness. If it were all down to numbers, why aren't all the best racing drivers, bowls, snooker and darts players engineers?
And YES, I hate numbers. My brain works very well with words, but numbers just do not flow smoothly. It's like trying to write with the other hand... possible but messy. Something to do with being left handed and the right side of the brain perhaps?
I'm with you but you would be astonished how many race drivers who otherwise appear to have axle grease instead of brain tissue are happy around slip angles, dynamic COG calculations suspension geometry etc.
VinnyP! wrote:...and to be honest without using exemptions I think it will seldom appear in day to day driving.
Luke wrote:Not scared of numbers but I just think that you can't teach someone how to do a safe overtake by figure crunching.
Its just an observation on my part, no need for anyone to take the wee-wee.
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