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Hi ROG,
I agree with you that the Skills for Life route has the advantage of giving time for new skills to sink in. Equally, however, it has the disadvantage of variable Observer standards: it's pot luck whether you'll get a brilliant Observer or a substandard one. At least with FastTrack, you know you're getting a professional instructor who should not only know what they are talking about, but possess good coaching skills too.
R0G said:
From the various reports I have seen for FASTTRACK there is an issue
It seems great for passing the test but severely lacks staying power with the driver
As you pointed out, the usual SFL route instills a new style over a longer period which then become part of everyday driving
It seems to come down to - pass a test or instill an ongoing new driving style
What reports? How would anyone know? Once someone has passed an IAM test - via Skills for Life or FastTrack - there's no follow up. Many (most?) people who complete Skills for Life never return for further training, so may forget things over time too.It seems great for passing the test but severely lacks staying power with the driver
As you pointed out, the usual SFL route instills a new style over a longer period which then become part of everyday driving
It seems to come down to - pass a test or instill an ongoing new driving style
I agree with you that the Skills for Life route has the advantage of giving time for new skills to sink in. Equally, however, it has the disadvantage of variable Observer standards: it's pot luck whether you'll get a brilliant Observer or a substandard one. At least with FastTrack, you know you're getting a professional instructor who should not only know what they are talking about, but possess good coaching skills too.
SVS said:
What reports? How would anyone know? Once someone has passed an IAM test - via Skills for Life or FastTrack - there's no follow up. Many (most?) people who complete Skills for Life never return for further training, so may forget things over time too.
I agree with you that the Skills for Life route has the advantage of giving time for new skills to sink in. Equally, however, it has the disadvantage of variable Observer standards: it's pot luck whether you'll get a brilliant Observer or a substandard one. At least with FastTrack, you know you're getting a professional instructor who should not only know what they are talking about, but possess good coaching skills too.
Seen posts on fasttrack on the ADUK and IAM forum sitesI agree with you that the Skills for Life route has the advantage of giving time for new skills to sink in. Equally, however, it has the disadvantage of variable Observer standards: it's pot luck whether you'll get a brilliant Observer or a substandard one. At least with FastTrack, you know you're getting a professional instructor who should not only know what they are talking about, but possess good coaching skills too.
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