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About Advanced Driving
What is advanced driving?
Advanced driving is about improving your road awareness and planning skills so that you are travelling at the correct speed and in the right gear
for the speed limit and situation. Also you need to have plenty of space in order to deal with the unexpected and always be positioned to see and
be seen by other road users. In order to do this, the following skills will be developed:
We can achieve this simply by using 5 habits in our drive. They are:
System of car control
By using the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control, you will soon develop a systematic driving style that will allow you more time for planning as
you will not feel so rushed. Also, you will learn how to use the gears in a more effective way meaning that you are not constantly having to change
gear.
With more authorities placing more speed cameras it is very easy to get points on your driving licence due to innocently drifting over the limit. You
will drive on a variety of roads with different limits and learn how to recognise speed limits, and with increased observations and linking hazards,
you will learn where speed limits are prone to changes and how to keep your speed in order.
Also you will learn the importance of maintaining safe stopping distances and how to judge the two second gap and the importance of always
being positioned so that you can stop within your range of vision and having escape routes.
Eco Driving
With fuel prices going up weekly, in order to save money and the planet, we need to look more closely at our driving and what we do. By making
some changes to our driving style, we can make some considerable savings to our wallet.
Some other areas where your driving will be developed are:
Some of the main benefits to you from any of the courses will be:
What is advanced driving?
Advanced driving is about improving your road awareness and planning skills so that you are travelling at the correct speed and in the right gear
for the speed limit and situation. Also you need to have plenty of space in order to deal with the unexpected and always be positioned to see and
be seen by other road users. In order to do this, the following skills will be developed:
- Concentration
- Observation
- Awareness
- Anticipation
- Planning
We can achieve this simply by using 5 habits in our drive. They are:
- Look well ahead.
- To do this we need to look as far in the distance as we can see.
- Move your eyes. You need to not just look ahead into the far distance, but you need to look to the sides (scanning) Then you bring your
eyes in closer (Mid field) Then bring them in even closer (foreground) Then check your mirrors. Then check your speed and distances from
the vehicles in front before casting your eyes out to the far distance and repeating the process again.... - Spot the problems.
- By moving your eyes, you should now be aware of all your surroundings and have spotted all the potential problems
- Give yourself space.
- By travelling at the correct speed and slowing down when you spot a potential problem, you should now have space to
stop comfortably
- Be seen.
- Showing your brake lights early will alert those behind. Hanging back from the vehicle in front, will not only allow you to see further, but will
allow others to see you more easily. Especially those in side roads. Go for an early position as your car's position is also a signal.
System of car control
By using the Police "Roadcraft" system of car control, you will soon develop a systematic driving style that will allow you more time for planning as
you will not feel so rushed. Also, you will learn how to use the gears in a more effective way meaning that you are not constantly having to change
gear.
- The system of car control used is:
Information- Position- Speed- Gear- Acceleration
With more authorities placing more speed cameras it is very easy to get points on your driving licence due to innocently drifting over the limit. You
will drive on a variety of roads with different limits and learn how to recognise speed limits, and with increased observations and linking hazards,
you will learn where speed limits are prone to changes and how to keep your speed in order.
Also you will learn the importance of maintaining safe stopping distances and how to judge the two second gap and the importance of always
being positioned so that you can stop within your range of vision and having escape routes.
Eco Driving
With fuel prices going up weekly, in order to save money and the planet, we need to look more closely at our driving and what we do. By making
some changes to our driving style, we can make some considerable savings to our wallet.
Some other areas where your driving will be developed are:
- Cornering and the importance of a good road position where safety is the main priority.
- How to corner safely and the use of limit points
- Looking at road surfaces
- How to cross view effectively
- Linking hazards and looking for clues
- Safe driving on motorways or multi-lane roads
- Safe town driving
- Safe driving on country roads
Some of the main benefits to you from any of the courses will be:
- Improved awareness and planning skills
- Better fuel consumption
- Reduced wear and tear on your car
- More confidence
- Updated knowledge about new traffic laws
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