Car Control

A key part of advanced driving is the emphasis on forward planning and observation. To fully understand this and apply it to real driving situations the Police have developed the “System of Car Control”. This underpins the basic principles of advanced driving.

Our advanced driving course will introduce you to this system, where you will be give the opportunity to apply this in a number of driving situations.

INFORMATION

This is the part of the system that should constantly be assessed throughout the entire process of car control. Advanced driving involves taking, using and giving information quickly and effectively; without information the system of car control will not work!

Take Information: Checking the mirror, looking ahead and to the side
Use information: Deciding an action plan and anticipating risks
Give Information: After anticipating, decide who needs to see your intentions and manoeuvres.

POSITIONING

Making sure you position yourself effectively to pass hazards and acquire an optimum view of a situation.

SPEED

Use of accelerator and brake to ensure your speed is appropriate to any hazards you encounter. You will notice this stage of the system overlaps with gears – used to avoid skidding by effective use of engine braking.

GEAR

Matching the correct gear to your speed, taking account of gradient, engine power and emerging situation.

ACCELERATION

Once a hazard has been passed make sure you are ready to accelerate to maintain progress, focusing on good acceleration sense.

Further Reading:

*** A publication we highly recommend is Mind Driving by Stephen Haley. This takes a refreshing look at how to improve your driving skills - it is written in a way that makes the general public sit up and take notice. It is a book every driver in the UK should read. Get more info and order here

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