fengpo wrote:Hi all,
After lurking for a while I decided to join; seems like a decent forum. I'm waiting to do my first observed run with IAM Gwent. Anyone got experience of this particular group? Reading Roadcraft religiously, along with videos of CG and HN. I drew the line at even saying John Whitmore; when I read he teaches rotational steering.
Feel free to offer me advice in regards to furthering my driving .
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jcochrane wrote:Welcome and enjoy your training towards the IAM test.
I used to to feel very strongly as you about Sir John Whitmore mainly because of the way he comes across. He is provocative in his writing style to make people think but comes over less so face to face. Knowing him better now I listen to what he says and understand why he feels the need to adopt the style he does to shake up the dogmatic thinkers. Do not discard rotational or any other technique. In my view an important part of wishing to be an advanced driver is expressed in its title to continually "advance" your knowledge and thinking about driving .To continually learn and that includes as many driving techniques as possible. Learn to fully master each one before making judgment. If you do choose to develop beyond the IAM and RoADA you will realise that there is much more to driving than they cover.
StressedDave wrote:fengpo wrote:Thanks for the comments I will certainly take them on board. From what I can gather off the internet (not the most reliable source of information) is that John Whitmore and Chris Gilbert aren't that keen on each other.
That's a mild understatement. Over 20 years ago, Sir John went to Hendon to talk about the potential changes to Roadcraft. As someone who has a thing about the need to insist on a particular steering style, this visit went down like a White House intern.
fengpo wrote:My question came from reading both books, also IAM state they want associates to follow their book on the IAM test. Quite understandable from the perspective of the IAM.
My neighbour told me to draw my own conclusion on which book I prefer (passed his advanced).
fengpo wrote:Haha he's a nice bloke, the cynical part of me did think he is trying to get me to book advanced lessons with him haha.
Mini achievement on my way to Sidcot, had my eyes on main beam. Noticed a tractor far into the distance, as the other vehicles were shooting past him. I reduced my speed considerable so I could see to the near and off side of the tractor. Also to leave a safe distance between me and him. He thanked me for being considerate.
Roadcraft and CG DVD's have certainly improved my anticipation skills.
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