GJD wrote:Are you sure you need to think this analytically about it?
gannet wrote:problem is it is SO subjective
minimum to one driver is different for others - even in the same car.
one has to make a judgement at the time...
lyndon wrote:Bottom line is I know my judgements are too conservative. I am being encouraged to make more progress in many different ways, and this includes not being overcautious at T-junctions. But I'm not prepared to overrule my sense of what is safe. For me, an analytical approach may help me reduce the gap without jeapordising safety. Not that I intend doing the maths when sitting at the junction, of course.
ScoobyChris wrote:Not sure whether you're currently doing an advanced course or have completed one so apologies if I'm teaching you to suck eggs, but one way to re-evaluate/recalibrate your own judgements is to drive from the passenger seat and compare the decisions made by the driver to those you would make.
Chris
lyndon wrote:But there are a few areas that I feel would benefit from a more analytical approach. Overtaking is one (Done that one. The maths are bit more complex though), and my T junction question is the other.
IVORTHE DRIVER wrote:0-60 in 8 seconds?, may well be do-able but on a dry perfect surface, and no way whilst turning as well, add to that white lines (no grip) man-hole covers (no grip) patched tarmac (no grip) etc etc...add at least another 10 secs
IVORTHE DRIVER wrote:4 Wheel drive...at best a snapped drive shaft will result in you doing sweet f.a untill the oncoming car hits you.
IVORTHE DRIVER wrote:Still have to ask a question though.......why pull out, whats wrong with holding a bit longer?
IVORTHE DRIVER wrote:Also agree with whoever said "most of us would lift off anyway", in some cases probably even before OP had thoght of pulling out![]()
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