What Does It Take To Make A Good Driver?

[TWR]

Well, what do you think?

[-Talbot-]

But how many?

[MargoTester]

Nerves of steel.

[ummmm]

I believe you :-)

[TWR]

Honestly, none

[Baldric]

Hi Bill, do you reckon he'll tell us?

[vulcan42]

\\ A police car in the rear view mirror.//
I was taught by an ex metro police instructor and he said Always drive as if you have a police car in front and another one behind

[-Talbot-]

Doesn't look like it, Ben

I have never had an accident end of!

[TWR]

I am not in the habit of telling lies "To Whom It May Concern" !!!!!!!!

[TWR]

When your Licence is your living you can not afford to get points on it.

[-Talbot-]

That hasn't been suggested TWR

[Baldric]

My, my, talk about oversensitive!

[Psybbo]

USE those indicators, they're there for a reason!

[EcclesCake]

So enigmatic......

[Baldric]

Hi Sibs, if I use the Indicators when I'm in the BMW, people just look at me in surprise!

[Psybbo]

Hi Baldric, yes I've noticed expensive cars seem to be exempt

[Baldric]

There's a few in our area, all seem to be Base models, no indicators or mirrors fitted!
;o)

[Psybbo]

Then there are those on a roundabout who signal too soon!

[derekpara]

Of course I believe you, TWR !

Anyone who thinks they are a good driver should take the IAM test and, better still, the RAC Gold test.

[TWR]

I would have thought what makes a good driver, is by checking his car first! But that's only what I think & not condemning other drivers that don't.

[derekpara]

In an advanced test you are expected to check fluid levels and tyres (visually), and do a rolling brake check before setting off.

That is in addition to the usual seat and mirror checks. With respect TWR, checking these things is more to do with the mechanical safety aspect, not the driving.

I think that anticipation, all-round awareness/observation, patience,concentration, a non-aggressive attitude, 'give and take', driving according to the prevailing surface and weather conditions and a mastery of the controls are all essential requirements of a 'good' driver. And even a 'good' driver makes mistakes.

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