Gareth wrote: I'd ask those that habitually use it about the benefits they perceive, other than it being fun.
What more reason do you need?!
Paul_Black wrote:Of course drivers delude themselves into thinking it was part of the plan,
waremark wrote:Roadcraft advocates overlap between brakes and gearchange .... in order to brake later when preparing to turn from a major road to a minor road if required to meet the expectations of following traffic.
zadocbrown wrote:
Does it really allow you to brake later?
zadocbrown wrote:Later than what?
zadocbrown wrote:My firmest braking tends to happen with seperation (and nothing close behind). Overlap at a junction allows me to spread the braking over a slightly longer distance, but starting at the same point or even earlier (than with seperation).
zadocbrown wrote:Does it really allow you to brake later? Later than what?
It's interesting how we see things differently. All the drivers I've been driven by over the years who use heel n toe have been drivers of exceptional quality, way above ROSPA gold standard. I never got the impression that they were deluding themselves or not systemtically planning their drive.
waremark wrote:Hi Chris. Roadcraft advocates overlap between brakes and gearchange in a couple of specific circumstances...in order to brake later when preparing to turn from a major road to a minor road if required to meet the expectations of following traffic.road.
Paul_Black wrote:I would argue that the first step in becoming a better driver is acknowledging your shortcomings, even in your thought process.
Bespoke Driver Trg wrote:What do you think?
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