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by Mini Spirit
Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Book Review: High Performance Driving By Tom Wisdom
Replies: 5
Views: 7736

Book Review: High Performance Driving By Tom Wisdom

Hi, guys not sure if any of you have read this book, but I'm really enjoying reading it, it shows how the HPC high performance course came into affect. The Candidates trained in the Aston Martin DB4, before the Maximum speed was introduced, at speeds of over 140mph on the road, with no seat belts re...
by Mini Spirit
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: I passed my advanced test today.
Replies: 27
Views: 25462

Re: I passed my advanced test today.

It reminded me of what the examiner said, he said I'm not looking for mistakes, I'm looking for repeated faults, in the system of car control. With a F1rst you mustn't have had any. Congrats again. 8-) Thanks. One of my faults is turning in to early on right hand bends, I think it may have somethin...
by Mini Spirit
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: The most difficult aspect of Advanced Driving
Replies: 125
Views: 109118

Re: The most difficult aspect of Advanced Driving

I think the hardest skill I struggled with was the brake gear separation, I was so used to overlapping most of the time.
by Mini Spirit
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:01 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: I passed my advanced test today.
Replies: 27
Views: 25462

Re: I passed my advanced test today.

It reminded me of what the examiner said, he said I'm not looking for mistakes, I'm looking for repeated faults, in the system of car control.
by Mini Spirit
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: I passed my advanced test today.
Replies: 27
Views: 25462

Re: I passed my advanced test today.

Thanks guys. Rainmaker, I love that your motto. (Remember the lesson, not the mistake)
by Mini Spirit
Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: I passed my advanced test today.
Replies: 27
Views: 25462

Re: I passed my advanced test today.

Thanks Guys. I'm intending to do my Masters this year.
by Mini Spirit
Sat Jan 23, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: I passed my advanced test today.
Replies: 27
Views: 25462

I passed my advanced test today.

Hi guys I passed & got a f1rst this morning with the IAM. Here are my examiners remarks: an excellent systematic drive of the highest order. It demonstrated an excellent understanding of the principles of advanced driving. A bit more polish will take the drive even higher. Well done! I asked has...
by Mini Spirit
Sat Jan 23, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from the West Midlands.
Replies: 4
Views: 6720

Re: Hi from the West Midlands.

Thanks for the great welcome guys, I will definitely consider the drive day.
by Mini Spirit
Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from the West Midlands.
Replies: 4
Views: 6720

Hi from the West Midlands.

Hi Guys, I'm quite new to advanced driving, I'm from the West Midlands, I'm currently having lessons with the IAM, aiming for f1rst fingers crossed lol.

I thought I was a good driver before I started my training, but boy have I been brought swiftly down to earth, :o anyway hi all.

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