Suggested Sections

[Darren]

Whats people's views on the sections to be in the manual. Titles....

Roadcraft (noting we can't use their copy) is laid out as

Becoming a better driver
Pre Drive checking - Cockpit drill
The system of car control
Attitude
Commentary
Observation
Acceleration
Using Gears
Braking
Steering
Skidding
Signals
Positioning
Cornering
Overtaking
Motorway driving
Speed and safety

Any additions/omissions to this list? Should it be ordered differently? Extra info?

[Lynne]

Shall I kick it off then?

What about Observation chapter or is this going to be included in 'better driver' subject?

Also I reckon Speed and Safety should be further up the list as opposed to (what I think) is a bit of an afterthought in Roadcraft; it's partly down to attitude isn't it.

Signals are another thing that could come further up as a basic function before we get into the human 'motor' (as in physical not car!) skills, it's part of the 'information' phase anyway.

Cockpit Drill/Roadworthy check chapter would also be useful.

Well, these are my thoughts on first reading.....

Lynne

[wenlocksimon]

Agreed, Lynne.

Speed (inappropriate), safety, and signalling are - I find - the major concerns on the roads today.

From a personal standpoint, cockpit drill / roadworthiness is something I do not carry out as often as I should

S

[AdamW]

Would a section on 'Attitude' be ok?

We have a title of using gears, would that include automatics?
Could it be benefical of having a seperate section?

Just thinking of getting people in the right frame of mind when they get in to their vehicle.

[Scooter]

I would say move the "Skidding" section to the bottom of the pile, and bring "Overtaking" higher up the list. I never actually did this on the advanced runs or on the test

How about one on commentary? I use a commentary when driving just to keep me aware of situations arising.

[AdamW]

So when we going to see something Darren?

Not pushing, just need something to pass the day at work sometimes and a good bit of literature can cure my blues.

[Darren]

lol, Adam, if you need something to pass the time at work, your probably in the wrong job. lol. My days are full and busy.

I was hoping other experts on here would contribute and bits would be taken from the forum. I'v put up the canvass and brought traffic in, the artists can contribute

[AdamW]

I am no authourity, but may try and have a go.

[Scooter]

The Worcestershire Group of Advanced Motorists have a good section that deals with most areas of advanced driving. Could we use their start as a basis for this forum? Askiing their permission obviously!

Is Nigel part of that group?

[Darren]

I believe the majority of that material is Copyright to David Wornham of the group.

[MikeG]

How about something on driving during darkness and adverse conditions.