Learner hints and tips??

[ribenavrs]

I've read a thread a while ago containing loads of wise and wonderful advice for learners

I can't find it, does anyone know where it is or would like to contribute to a new one ?

I'll start with :

1. Treat all drivers like they are trying to kill you !!

[jjones]

if in doubt flat out

[STW2010]

2. Get the back end out at every opportunity

3. Aim for pedestrians. You get 10 points for normal people, 50 points for chavs.

4. The speed shown in those red circles is the minimum speed for the road

[ruff'n'smov]

1. Don't Listen to any advice given on these pages.
2. Block all BMW drivers they love it.

[McSam]

In seriousness, finesse is everything. If you can make your inputs - steering, clutch, throttle, braking and gearchanges - smooth, precise, mechanically considerate and well-timed, everything else just falls into place. Treat every single thing you do with the controls as a little test to see how well you can achieve what you're trying to do, and you'll quickly become a very good driver.

Just assuming "that's the brake, I'll press it when I want to stop" is enough won't get you far. It's an art, all of it!

[Mini1275]

A person's indicator only shows that their bulb is working.

Drive country roads like you expect to meet yourself coming the other way.

[Raize]

Don't drive around with the heater all the way up - it's cozy but it RUINS your concentration completely.

[csco]

Never put the car where your eyes and brain hadn't been a second beforehand.

[P I Staker]

jjones said:

if in doubt flat out

Guess and go fast.

[R300will]

You will start with a st car but that doesn't mean you can put some 22's on it and a big exhaust. In fact there's a law against it so don't bother!
Also caps are banned unless in a convertible in winter.
Watch out for white vans, pov spec BMW's and VAG's.
Don't buy 'P' plates they just mean that you shouldn't really have passed and people will take advantage.

[sc0tt]

When you think you are reaching the limit, do not lift. Pray.

[sherbert90]

Never assume that the driver of the car in front is competent.

[Bisonhead]

he who casts the first RedBull is without sin

[VinceFox]

Don't trust drivers who indicate.


Don't trust drivers who don't indicate.

[Eighteeteewhy]

The middle lane is the place to be

[crocodile tears]

jjones said:

if in doubt flat out

- drive defensively
- don't drive to the speed limit, drive to the conditions whether thats means you're going half the speed limit or double it who cares (imo)

[Jimmyarm]

It's something most adults will spend a considerable amount of their lives doing, learn to both enjoy and excel at it

Unfortunately a lot of drivers seem to see it purely as a means of getting from a to b with no thought of the action and consequences that can ensue.

[ribenavrs]

Thanks all

Keep them coming

[BoostMonkey]

Audi driver's will try and run you off the road!

[Bisonhead]

NSL means NSL, not 45mph...ever.