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by crr003
Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

What qualifier? I can't see it in my copy. I've had a quick skim through a few books, I really can't recall where I got it from. ... those words don't actually exist. However, just because the words aren't commonly-used or easy to find, doesn't mean the principle is wrong. However however, apologie...
by crr003
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

I wonder if that’s something that Chris Gilbert might have said on one of his DVDs. I don’t have time to rewatch them to confirm that. I'm now beginning to doubt myself ... However, I did find this: ... which satisfies the mantra... "the furthest point on the surface of the road seen to be cle...
by crr003
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

... OK, here's another: Limit point. Furthest bit of clear, visible, road surface so the longest braking distance available. Isn't it actually 'see is clear and expect to remain so '? At least, that's how I thought the explanation went (and taught it). However, in the first video and (I think) an e...
by crr003
Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

We call it estate fencing, made of steel, https://www.thetraditionalco.co.uk/estate-fencing/ It's used at bends and junctions (should be kept free from foliage). It allows more progress which is the Cheshire way. https://goo.gl/maps/v6H76fs8rAvcojjJA Give or take a hedge on the apex ;) I did say sh...
by crr003
Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

Jonquirk wrote:We call it estate fencing, made of steel, https://www.thetraditionalco.co.uk/estate-fencing/


It's used at bends and junctions (should be kept free from foliage). It allows more progress which is the Cheshire way.
https://goo.gl/maps/v6H76fs8rAvcojjJA
https://goo.gl/maps/PStFZpyVne7WEvHf6
by crr003
Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:40 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

Part 2 already:

Some horns!

A point for anybody else who knew what a Cheshire fence is.
by crr003
Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

GTR1400MAN wrote:
waremark wrote:Does anyone know what the threshold mark is now for getting a Distinction, it was 34, so I think you could get 7 2's and still get a Distinction, but I think the threshold has been toughened??

I think it is 30 or less with 27 categories.

So what do bikers get for the spoken thought box?
by crr003
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Motorcycle videos
Replies: 259
Views: 3887712

Re: Motorcycle videos

Mike didn't stop at the line but moved forward to a wider bit of road. Hang on - this is getting more interesting! The first round sign is not legal. The solid white line is a bit random. I'm still reading.......... It appears a Give Way line is optional and wouldn't really fit there even if the si...
by crr003
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Replies: 46
Views: 29613

Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters

GTR1400MAN wrote:90 minutes commentary?! :o

Croak. Croak.

Well some say that.
When I did mine he (examiner, not Reg!) wanted first half without commentary and second half with. He said I drove better with commentary. So I could have scored better if he'd followed the rules. That's my excuse.
by crr003
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Motorcycle videos
Replies: 259
Views: 3887712

Re: Motorcycle videos

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