some Drivers

bigjl.

Flyboy152 wrote: »

That is something you should have anticipated, or at the least not allow it to make you to be still shaking when you wrote your OP.

You need to learn that something like this happens nearly every day and if it leaves you a quivering wreck, you need to chose whether driving is for you or not; nervous drivers are dangerous drivers.

In your opinion.

hareng

Can i suggest a skid pan or track day, its knowing what to do and reacting when the time comes. Over reacting on such a thing, get over it, move on time to worry is when you cant do anything.
Being alert and aware of the surroundings is the key. Should be looking as far as you can see in front and behind, aware of whats coming up should anything arise.

I am not going to mention makeup:rotfl:

Flyboy152

You might want to consider a defensive driving course.

Flyboy152

bigjl. wrote: »

In your opinion.

Not an opinion, a fact. One I am sure the vast majority of motorists will attest to.

Polmop

Flyboy152 wrote: »

You might want to consider a defensive driving course.

Ha its for pensioners, I dont think i have stated my age anywhere

Polmop

hareng wrote: »

Can i suggest a skid pan or track day, its knowing what to do and reacting when the time comes. Over reacting on such a thing, get over it, move on time to worry is when you cant do anything.
Being alert and aware of the surroundings is the key. Should be looking as far as you can see in front and behind, aware of whats coming up should anything arise.

I am not going to mention makeup:rotfl:

I know i stabbed myself in the eye with my mascara brush:):)

Flyboy152

Polmop wrote: »

Ha its for pensioners, I dont think i have stated my age anywhere

The Defensive Driving Programme is not specifically for pensioners and if you have that attitude to the driving skills you lack, it is not a wonder you reacted the way you did. Being unaware of your need for eduction is one thing, but knowing you need it and ignoring it on purpose is something else entirely.

Polmop

Flyboy152 wrote: »

The Defensive Driving Programme is not specifically for pensioners and if you have that attitude to the driving skills you lack, it is not a wonder you reacted the way you did. Being unaware of your need for eduction is one thing, but knowing you need it and ignoring it on purpose is something else entirely.

BP has teamed up with the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to offer a varied programme of defensive driving courses for pensioners. These are designed to provide tips and ideas to help you avoid some of the most common types of incidents and to maintain driver confidence. The courses range from a one hour e-learning course undertaken at your computer, to seminars and one-to-one driving sessions with a qualified IAM Examiner/Trainer.

Flyboy152

Polmop wrote: »

BP has teamed up with the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to offer a varied programme of defensive driving courses for pensioners. These are designed to provide tips and ideas to help you avoid some of the most common types of incidents and to maintain driver confidence. The courses range from a one hour e-learning course undertaken at your computer, to seminars and one-to-one driving sessions with a qualified IAM Examiner/Trainer.

You can ignore the need for further driver training as much as you like, but don't come bleating when you ram someone up the back, because you weren't paying attention.

Rolandtheroadie

Flyboy152 wrote: »

The Defensive Driving Programme is not specifically for pensioners and if you have that attitude to the driving skills you lack, it is not a wonder you reacted the way you did. Being unaware of your need for eduction is one thing, but knowing you need it and ignoring it on purpose is something else entirely.

Cant beat a good eduction.