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- Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:01 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
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...
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:01 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
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...
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:06 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
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...
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 4:49 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
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...
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:11 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
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
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:40 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters
Part 2 already:
Some horns!
A point for anybody else who knew what a Cheshire fence is.
Some horns!
A point for anybody else who knew what a Cheshire fence is.
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:28 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
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?
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:59 am
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
- Topic: Motorcycle videos
- Replies: 259
- Views: 3916461
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...
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:40 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Reg Local - IAM Masters
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40915
Re: Reg Local - IAM Masters
GTR1400MAN wrote:90 minutes commentary?!
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.
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:06 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
- Topic: Motorcycle videos
- Replies: 259
- Views: 3916461