waremark wrote:What do others think?
Lingo wrote:Hi,
Having passed the IAM's test with a F1RST award I am keen to go on to the masters course, as I do enjoy driving and would like to develop my skills. I was looking at the Masters Standard document on the IAM's website and one of the criteria to achieving the Masters standard appears to be displaying "sparkle", defined as as a driver or rider who is "on the ball", "lively and spirited" ...
Can anyone shed any light on what this means exactly, not just in the Masters context but in driving generally?
Thoughts or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
martine wrote:I like Gareth's 'singing' description.
Is it also important for the driver to show they are enjoying themselves as well...in a relaxed yet concentrated way?
martine wrote:I like Gareth's 'singing' description.
Custom24 wrote:
I also think that a higher engine speed can make some cars easier to drive, in the sense that more can then be done with one pedal, requiring less planning from the driver.
hir wrote:Custom24 wrote:
I also think that a higher engine speed can make some cars easier to drive, in the sense that more can then be done with one pedal, requiring less planning from the driver.
Why does this technique require less planning from the driver? It might require less activity [one pedal only], but not less planning.
hir wrote:Custom24 wrote:
I also think that a higher engine speed can make some cars easier to drive, in the sense that more can then be done with one pedal, requiring less planning from the driver.
Why does this technique require less planning from the driver? It might require less activity [one pedal only], but not less planning.
StressedDave wrote:G'wan, argue with me...
StressedDave wrote:JamesAllport wrote:If you'd said something like, "Use a consistent level of performance and grip, and enough to make it challenging for you as a driver in that car on that day" you'd get my vote.
Otherwise I have visions of you driving me down the B660 in Stefan Einz's MP412C and it all getting a bit police, camera, action...
Only from the helicopter view . I was thinking more in terms of using all the acceleration to get up there IYSWIM rather than seeing if you can lick the flap on the performance envelope.
waremark wrote:Yes - but I don't think it is particularly good driving to use 616 horses to accelerate up to 60. For that reason I chose not to take my Masters test with my modest 510 horses, but did it wimpily in the Jag.
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