ABS and ADIs

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Postby Horse » Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:23 am


Since all new cars have ABS (AFAIK), how has training and test criteria altered? Presumably it has!
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Postby martine » Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:31 pm


Well the recommended text book for learners and instructors is 'Driving: the essential skills" by the DSA. It suggests: "...not touching the clutch pedal until just before you stop as this help with your braking and stability."

BUT...it later goes on to say:

Note: This routine is not necessarily correct if you have ABS brakes. Refer to your manufacturers handbook.

So a bit of a copout really.
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Postby Horse » Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:22 pm


Hmmm . . .

Same as the bike version and steering!
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Postby fungus » Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:15 pm


I've never had a problem with teaching, "brake very hard, clutch down as soon as the brakes take effect."
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Postby TheInsanity1234 » Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:33 pm


The one I have teaching me taught me to slam on the clutch and brakes at the same time.
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Postby Horse » Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:45 pm


'Slam', eh? His words?
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Postby TheInsanity1234 » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:24 pm


Horse wrote:'Slam', eh? His words?

Nope, not his words.

Just me being lazy and simplifying what he said :lol:
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