Favourite Advanced Driving Quotations.
Discussion
BOF said:
""Fair enough. I know what you mean about the 'gut instinct' thing. It's nice when you can sense that somebody is about to do something odd, so you hang back waiting for them to do it, and then they do it, and then we all carry on again quite happily.
Best wishes all,
Dave.""
Very true,
But, in that not every driver seems to possess the 'gut instinct'...,
What would be your advice to IAM Observers on how to try to give this insight to inexperienced drivers?
BOF.
I've been struggling to find a coherent answer to this, and I'm not sure I've managed it even now, so all I can suggest is this:Best wishes all,
Dave.""
Very true,
But, in that not every driver seems to possess the 'gut instinct'...,
What would be your advice to IAM Observers on how to try to give this insight to inexperienced drivers?
BOF.
One of the things I enjoy about driving is the feeling of being in a harmonious relationship with other road users - of all types - and this is something I actively seek. To me it is in no way a tiresome chore to approach it in this manner, it is what I prefer to do, and I certainly do not want to get involved in any kind of battle or competition with anybody else. If that's how they wish to do things they must get on with it, and I'll proceed when they're out of the way.
This may seem a very odd approach to many people, but I usually feel kindly disposed to other road users, ready to help them get where they're going in a sensible fashion, and looking to take my opportunities to get where I want to go without upsetting anybody else's peaceful progress.
Having adopted this generally benevolent (if that's the right word) attitude to others, I try to be aware of what they are trying to do - which comes back of course to observation and anticipation - and have sufficient time and space in which to deal easily with whatever happens. It doesn't always work out as well as I would wish, but generally it keeps things pretty decent.
As I say this might seem a strange approach, but if you look more carefully at what others appear to be wanting to do, and maintain a give and take approach, I think the improved gut instinct probably develops fairly naturally along with that. It takes time of course, but it may help to promote that ability more readily.
Best wishes all,
Dave.
jaf01uk said:
My favourite which happens to be true as well, I pass it on whenever I can and it is "never ever trust anybody driving a vehicle with a hat on" I swear its true, any kind of hat, flat cap, baseball cap, beanie, womens hats.......... all kinds! 
I only wear a hat when I'm driving a convertible! Surely thats different?Strangely Brown said:
erdnase said:
It turns out that parents actually do know a thing or two after all. Who'd have thought it.
I have found that the older my parents get, the smarter they get.
Our Mike seems to think I know nuffin that's of any use.
Best wishes all,
Dave.
PeteG said:
jaf01uk said:
My favourite which happens to be true as well, I pass it on whenever I can and it is "never ever trust anybody driving a vehicle with a hat on" I swear its true, any kind of hat, flat cap, baseball cap, beanie, womens hats.......... all kinds!
Very true. Best wishes all,
Dave - advanced cheapskate.
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