Discussion
I did the course in my Chimaera, but for several reasons I never got around to doing the test.
This Thursday I'm taking the test, trouble is that I now drive a 4-speed automatic (Merc E-class).
Obviously they'll expect me to know how to use 4,3,2,1 and kickdown - anything else I should consider?
Also, whats the situation with stopping at lights and using the parking brake? On the merc its foot-operated, I can't remember exactly how long I'm supposed to wait before I apply the parking brake?
This Thursday I'm taking the test, trouble is that I now drive a 4-speed automatic (Merc E-class).
Obviously they'll expect me to know how to use 4,3,2,1 and kickdown - anything else I should consider?
Also, whats the situation with stopping at lights and using the parking brake? On the merc its foot-operated, I can't remember exactly how long I'm supposed to wait before I apply the parking brake?
Yeah he passed me, but he pointed out loads of things that I wasn't really aware of:
Covering the brake (its an auto) when engine braking up to hazards
Consistency - too hesitant in passing cyclists, but quite willing to dive in front of a JCB
Progress - a bit 'boring' on the NSL twisties, but to be fair to me it was 0 degrees, damp, and its a heavy car so I just left it in 3rd most of the time
But he complemented me on my steering, observation, system, and control. So all-in-all I think I learned a few things today, plus I get a nice certificate
Covering the brake (its an auto) when engine braking up to hazards
Consistency - too hesitant in passing cyclists, but quite willing to dive in front of a JCB
Progress - a bit 'boring' on the NSL twisties, but to be fair to me it was 0 degrees, damp, and its a heavy car so I just left it in 3rd most of the time
But he complemented me on my steering, observation, system, and control. So all-in-all I think I learned a few things today, plus I get a nice certificate
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