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ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:23 am
by Horse
Since all new cars have ABS (AFAIK), how has training and test criteria altered? Presumably it has!
Re: ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:31 pm
by martine
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.
Re: ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:22 pm
by Horse
Hmmm . . .
Same as the bike version and steering!
Re: ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:15 pm
by fungus
I've never had a problem with teaching, "brake very hard, clutch down as soon as the brakes take effect."
Re: ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:33 pm
by TheInsanity1234
The one I have teaching me taught me to slam on the clutch and brakes at the same time.
Re: ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:45 pm
by Horse
'Slam', eh? His words?
Re: ABS and ADIs
Posted:
Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:24 pm
by TheInsanity1234
Horse wrote:'Slam', eh? His words?
Nope, not his words.
Just me being lazy and simplifying what he said