crr003 wrote: It's a series of runs with a mentor, but you knew that. (Unless he just went for test only option).
I thought it was - but hadn't realised there was a 'test only' option.
crr003 wrote: It does read like he wasn't "on it" enough - the comment about corner entry speeds and comfort braking.
There's another 'blue touch paper' moment . . .
not using the brakes when 'making progress'
The examiner, from my reading, is saying:
- He shouldn't have touched the brakes (no need)
- Earlier planning would have facilitated acceleration sense to get to the required speed
- He should have been entering bends faster
Unsaid, to enter faster would require acceleration sense much earlier. If a 'blue light run' aspect to marking, then I recall the comment made by a trafpol about his driving course:
"Accelerate up to 30 limits" - ie on the throttle until braking to enter lower speed limits - so no subtle throttle use for speed change!
Or to quote from another trafpol:
"Believe me, if I'm on a shout, I use the brakes".
crr003 wrote: Still, a pass is a good result and he seems to want to repeat the experience, so knows what areas to change.
I wonder whether he actually wants to change? Deep-down, he has no long-term need to drive that way - indeed it might be counter-productive to do so.