

'Roadcraft' Based - Driver Training
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Posted 06 April 2005 - 03:27 PM

#22
Posted 06 April 2005 - 03:37 PM
Recently John Lyon was removed as a gatekeeper to approve people to HPC (High Performance Club).I've done Stage I and II of the HPC course. Have to say that this is probably one of the best 'roadcraft' based driver training courses - Yes Shaun I'm Biased as well!!!!
John Lyon the trainer is awesome behind the wheel.
He still runs a high performance course though.
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Posted 06 April 2005 - 06:08 PM
#24
Posted 06 April 2005 - 07:54 PM
Is that the one based in North Wales? Llandudno?Join the ambulance service and you get a 3 week driving course for free. They will even pay you to do it, now that is a good deal.
#25
Posted 07 April 2005 - 06:56 PM
I've got a tattoo that says LLandudno. Most of the time it just looks like Ludo though.North Wales? Llandudno?

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Posted 07 April 2005 - 09:27 PM

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Posted 12 June 2005 - 06:07 PM
#28
Posted 12 June 2005 - 06:29 PM
Just in case anyone is interested,Just to add to the debate, what if you drive for work?
Do yu think your employer has a duty to provide you with training to use your car more effectively, or do you think it's a load of rubbish?
Your employer has a legal responsibility to assess the risks of all activities that it requires an employee to undertake. If the company determines that the risks are significant (which the stats of road accidents involving people at work suggest) they are required to either remove the risk or implement controls to reduce the risk they have identified. Training therefore forms part of this process.
So to answer the question yes employers do have a responsibility it's just that most if them don't realise that the cost of the training is a lot less than that of damaged vehicles, higher insurance premiums or even worse injured or dead employees.

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Posted 02 November 2005 - 01:13 PM

#30
Posted 02 November 2005 - 10:18 PM
Surely the HPC would not condone racing on the public highway!!As a former VX 'Old Git' I have put a few posts up over the years moaning about the standard of one or two VX drivers who use the A272 in Sussex.....
Came up behind and was following at a safe distance a Silver VXT this morning between Petworth and Billingshurst. This guy saw me in his mirror and put his foot down and went.
The way he (or she) went throught the corners was pure artistry and although I was driving a faster car (and easierr to drive especially in the wet) it was all I could do to keep up...
If you read this post fancy coming along to the next HPC event?


Only joking Shaun. I go out with a chap who has been an HPC gold member for 30years. He really can make some excellent progress but with an awesome degree of safety

Chaps name is Rod Davies from South Wales - do you know him?
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Posted 03 November 2005 - 08:27 AM
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Posted 03 November 2005 - 08:58 AM


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Posted 03 November 2005 - 12:55 PM


#34
Posted 03 November 2005 - 12:57 PM
5. When your arm is across the body, the release of the airbag may cause additional injury. There were no such things as airbags a few years ago, so this one comes as a belated bonus for the diehard defenders of the pull-push faith. I personally would far rather steer in the most efficient way all the time, the one that minimises the chance of needing the airbag in the first place. I'll take the risk with my arm, thank you.
#35
Posted 03 November 2005 - 01:00 PM
Making 'safe headway' I think the term is......Surely the HPC would not condone racing on the public highway!!
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Chaps name is Rod Davies from South Wales - do you know him?
I think I know Rod Davis what does he drive ciurrently?
#36
Posted 03 November 2005 - 01:32 PM
For any high performance car you need to know how to control it when it is at it's limits, this isn't something you practise on the way home from work.
It isn't?????

#37
Posted 03 November 2005 - 01:36 PM
Rod is still driving a Subaru Impreza. He's had about 5 now and swears by them. A really nice chap actually and a pure enthusiast.Making 'safe headway' I think the term is......
I think I know Rod Davis what does he drive ciurrently?
I guess another term for 'making safe headway would be GLF

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