Becoming an advanced instructor
Discussion
Yep - Grades 4,5 & 6. Measured in terms of what the DSA consider to be instructional ability - not exactly sure what the difference between the terms is but they tend to be very nit-picky: one pertson got knocked down from a 6 to a 5 because he spent too long on the briefing. Not very relevant to advanced trainers because they work on a one hour snapshot when we generally spend a half-day/day with clients.
For the record, I'm still waiting for my check test...I've been put in the too difficult pile because I never bring novices to test.
For the record, I'm still waiting for my check test...I've been put in the too difficult pile because I never bring novices to test.
CSR isn't until next week - I do 'fit' in the standard car, provided you have a large crane to extract me at the end of the day and a team of crack physiotherapists available
As for the power not coming out of the tyres argument - I think you'll find the driver hasn't been exposed to the DT 'more power' mantra enough - you only get all the horses if the foot goes right to the floor in the right places. Remember it doesn't matter what your entry speed is - it's exit speed that counts and if you're driving into corners at the limit of confidence then you won't be accelerating until the wheels are straight and someone with better lines will keep up/overtake. It's as true on the track as it is on the road.
As for the power not coming out of the tyres argument - I think you'll find the driver hasn't been exposed to the DT 'more power' mantra enough - you only get all the horses if the foot goes right to the floor in the right places. Remember it doesn't matter what your entry speed is - it's exit speed that counts and if you're driving into corners at the limit of confidence then you won't be accelerating until the wheels are straight and someone with better lines will keep up/overtake. It's as true on the track as it is on the road.
pauldrummer1975 said:
Thanks for all the advice. I appreciate all your help. I'm currently arranging a RoSPA test and a Cardington test (because it's there). Fingers crossed I'll be successful and can feel smug knowing that I'm an "advanced instructor"
Paul,
Don't worry, with the work you are doing, there will come a moment when you just FEEL that you are an advanced instructor...and you hopefully will be - but never feel smug...the minute you begin to think you are a GOOD driver, you are not.
Good Luck.
BOF.
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