AD Training - is it worth it??

[jconsta6]

Hi all, Good forum to have.

I noticed this was touched on in another thread and as I was thinking about posting I thought it may be appropriate.

I've heard lots of people talking about advanced driving courses of different types that they have been on, however can you tell me what benefit it will have on my driving? i.e. what can you tell me to convince me I should do it?

Don't get me wrong, I'd booked into a ride and drive, however after chasing them twice and being promised they'd call me back that never materialised and to be honest I was only doing to try to answer the question I've posted above. I don't think I'm the best thing on the road, however I am very critical of most peoples driving.

I've not read anything on the web that has convinced me I need to do it. When people talk about these courses I find myself reading with the words "Don't you already do that?? and Someone had to tell you to do that - you mean you haven;t been???"

So I suppose what I'm asking is, can you say "If you do XYZ, then you'll probably benefit from it" etc??

Please do convince me that it's a good thing. I hope this hasn't come across as an attack - it's not, I would like a debate on how Advanced Driving will help what I consider myself to be an already safe and good driver.

I suspect there may be other people out there too who may read this and then (hopefully) from your replies, be more inclined to seek driver training.

I realise most people when asked say "I'm a good driver", however I believe I am, however believe there is alwys room for impreovement - so please guys/girls, convince me.

Thanks,

JC

[jconsta6]

Thats what I think - I don't profess to know it all by any stretch, but I'm just looking for someone to say "blah blah" and me to go "Arrrhhh, I see, never thought of that..." ( not on here I mean on a course or such like)

Ok, on from that then, is there anyone who offers a driver assesment?? save paying for a whole course? Someone who could go, "Actually sir, I was scared for my life whilest out with you, I now have whiplash and I think an intensive set of additional lessons would help you. Good day."

Thanks,

JC

[jconsta6]

Thanks Don,

Looks like we cross posted, so to sum up - everything to gain and nothing to loose from going on course.

I'll have a read and take it from there.

Thanks for the comments.

JC

Just edited to add, thanks for that Don, I didn't realise it was only £85 - Not really got a huge excuse not to. Thanks again.




>> Edited by jconsta6 on Thursday 1st September 15:15

[jconsta6]

Thanks for the offers.

Once I've got a spare £85 and a bit of time I shall book up.

I'll report back here as I suspect I may not be the only one who may be wondering what they'll get out of it?

Obviously I'll report on my findings honestly either way.

Thanks again for the positive constructive comments.

Cheers,

JC