DamianJ wrote:Hi,
What sort of things would be expected on an initial assessment drive? What are the most common things that would be given to work on?
It would be interesting to hear opinions and experiences from observers/tutors,
Thanks
DamianJ wrote:The observer is very experienced from what I can tell, so I'm sure he'll have seen it all before.
I know that what I'll be asked to work on will depend on what I need, I was just curious as to what common areas were to start off with. Steering? BGOL? Positioning, smooth car control etc. I guess it will depend on what the observer sees as a priority.
Thanks for the pointers... will have to try and forget about them observing me and relax.
TripleS wrote:It's not just what the observer thinks you need. Also take account of what you feel you need.
Do you want to work towards being your own best kind of driver, taking account of what is advised, or do you simply want to join their club?
Sorry, but I'm a bit sceptical of 'experts' at that level. A real expert will work with you, not just tell you what they consider you need to do.
superplum wrote:Damian
Just drive normally! When your tutor starts giving you guidance, listen and learn. The most important part is practicing between training drives. Ignore the sceptics on here, let the tutor do his "job". Remember that he is a volunteer and is there to help you.
H
RoADAR Training Officer (and Tutor)
TripleS wrote:As for listening and learning, is it completely outside the bounds of possibility that the tutor might also be in a listening and learning frame of mind? I ask this as a genuine question, because IMHO the tutor should also be looking for opportunities to make a better job of what he does, just as the pupil is there for self-improvement.
Best wishes all,
Dave - possibly a part time sceptic.
TripleS wrote:Dave - possibly a part time sceptic.
martine wrote:TripleS wrote:Dave - possibly a part time sceptic.
Part-time? Part-time? I reckon you are a Cambridge qualified, full-time...who's-wife-complains-about-spending-no-time-at-home, sceptic - with a doctorate in scepticism.
I'm always open to learning from associates but of course it needs to be handled carefully to start with...the associate is probably expecting an expert teacher to be sitting alongside.
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