Speed awareness courses - procedure?

IamNotAllowedToUseMyName

ElkyElky wrote: »

I'd love to be able to do the course voluntarily. I'm a self confessed speeder, primarily on dual carriageway and motorways and so many people have said the course has helped them change their ways. Sadly, in Scotland we aren't offered such courses.

Do a RoSPA or IAM course, speed awareness is one aspect of car control that is covered. Includes good advice on attitude.

JustinR1979

I've trained as an ADI. I drive to the road and conditions.


One thing to drive to is being able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear - This could be 30 in a 60, or 60 in a 30.

custardy

JustinR1979 wrote: »

I've trained as an ADI. I drive to the road and conditions.


One thing to drive to is being able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear - This could be 30 in a 60, or 60 in a 30.

Yes,that is fantastic advice.................

JustinR1979

custardy wrote: »

Yes,that is fantastic advice.................

Thanks
It demonstrates you have to be aware of all factors, not just be guided by speed limits.

custardy

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Thanks
It demonstrates you have to be aware of all factors, not just be guided by speed limits.

Its not a guide,its a legal limit. if the conditions are 'perfect' then 30 is still the limit.

JustinR1979

custardy wrote: »

Its not a guide,its a legal limit. if the conditions are 'perfect' then 30 is still the limit.

Of course. Doesn't mean it's unsafe to exceed it though.

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Back to the OP,

Check the timescale for the SAC. You have to book it in very short order, but have months to actually do it.

macman

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Of course. Doesn't mean it's unsafe to exceed it though.

It's unsafe unless you want points on your licence (or to attend an SAC). And risk increases with speed, as does injury damage.

custardy

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Of course. Doesn't mean it's unsafe to exceed it though.

Is it safer?