a little survey

briggie · 13-04-2011, 18:58

this could be interesting

as part of the course ive just been on , we where asked some questions .

on a scale of 1 to 10 ( 10 being the highest )

please answer the following questions

how high or low would you rate your driving ability on a level of 1 to 10 ?

how high or low would you rate your perception of road hazards on a scale of 1 to 10 ?

Deleted account DD · 13-04-2011, 19:19

interesting

I dont mind going first.

5 on both. Thats on the basis theres people out there better than me and people worse.

plus its not really for anyone to judge themselves is it because so many of us think we're Sterling Moss mk2

R1cho · 13-04-2011, 19:23

for driving ability i'll say 5 for the same reasons as daved for hazard perception i'll say 6 as i do pay alot of attention from many years as a cyclist and keeping an eye on them pesky kids lol

makeitfit · 13-04-2011, 19:24

I'm a top driver me, never knowingly getting it wrong ever

I'm having 10 each please

Pause............................................. .................waits for little spotty oik to shoot me down with loads of points

R1cho · 13-04-2011, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

I'm a top driver me, never knowingly getting it wrong ever

I'm having 10 each please

Pause............................................. .................waits for little spotty oik to shoot me down with loads of points

10 on both? me thinks ur hazard perception could do with some work i seen the pic of what ya bonnet did

hazard perception is ur own vehicle not just whats going on around you

clivvy · 13-04-2011, 19:38

id say 8 for driving, and 9 for hazard perception. When i did my speed awareness course, thats what the chap told me, and he knows better

larson · 13-04-2011, 19:41

well i think i drive well at speed limits for an everyday driver so im going 6

hazzard awarnes is pants because im to busy looking for spped cammeras and the police because who drives at speed limits... 4

makeitfit · 13-04-2011, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1cho

10 on both? me thinks ur hazard perception could do with some work i seen the pic of what ya bonnet did

hazard perception is ur own vehicle not just whats going on around you

Bugger

I'll have a 9 then

briggie · 13-04-2011, 20:10

id like to say 8 for driving ability

and probably 8 again for hazard perception , as ex motorcyclist i think you are more aware of potential hazards

interesting though isnt it that no one seriously considers themselves a perfect driver

extreme-4x4 · 13-04-2011, 21:17

well now you mention it

laurieash · 13-04-2011, 22:01

10 +10 for me as a lgv Class one advance driving Instructor, now taking kids out in cars

Laurie. Give me Wagon Drivers Any Day

illy · 13-04-2011, 22:18

As well as a 4x4 driver Im a motorcyclist, so have to be well aware, so hazard =9. I would never give myself 10 because there's always room for improvement.

Driving ability well people must think I'm good and clever because they are always waving and pointing to their heads.

illy

Deleted account DD · 14-04-2011, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by illy

Driving ability well people must think I'm good and clever because they are always waving and pointing to their heads.

illy

Horace

Deleted account DD · 14-04-2011, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurieash

10 +10 for me as a lgv Class one advance driving Instructor, now taking kids out in cars

Laurie. Give me Wagon Drivers Any Day

is anyone ever capable of that ?

I very quickly realised my limitations after thinking i was real cool once i was having to control the vehicle well in excess of the ton. When you realise that and factor them down the way to lower speeds Id suggest you realise your better than average and as no one is error free youve got time to cover. Just my thoughts.

Deleted account DD · 14-04-2011, 07:18

So particularly those of you awarding yourself high numbers, when was the last time you were assesed ? or more relevantly when was the last time you were assessed in a different vehicle, ie wagon driver put through an advanced in a car , testing skills rather than familiarity ?
The results could be quite interesting

If you dont have a benchmark I do see how you can asses yourself very well at all.

Theres very few people maintain original skills to a degree that is really useful, its human nature. Good one being the motorcyclists "lifesaver" I know a few ex motorcyclists who drop that once their behind a wheel where as i and others always have that cheeky little look over the shoulder in certain situations.

Ive done a similar survey to Briggie as part of a driving course and we were told whatever youve put knock at very least 10% off, three hard weeks and hundreds of miles proved that figure is quite modest

Theres the old annecdote of the elderly couple, Horace and Doris whove never had a collision in their driving career. Theyve seen loads in their mirrors and lots of drivers especially heavies beep their horns at them On motorways quite a few people drive past shaking their heads, no idea why but Horace is a superb driver thanks.

Sadly theres loads of Horaces out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13-04-2011, 18:58	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	a little survey this could be interesting as part of the course ive just been on , we where asked some questions . on a scale of 1 to 10 ( 10 being the highest ) please answer the following questions how high or low would you rate your driving ability on a level of 1 to 10 ? how high or low would you rate your perception of road hazards on a scale of 1 to 10 ?

13-04-2011, 19:19	#2
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	interesting I dont mind going first. 5 on both. Thats on the basis theres people out there better than me and people worse. plus its not really for anyone to judge themselves is it because so many of us think we're Sterling Moss mk2

13-04-2011, 19:23	#3
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	for driving ability i'll say 5 for the same reasons as daved for hazard perception i'll say 6 as i do pay alot of attention from many years as a cyclist and keeping an eye on them pesky kids lol

13-04-2011, 19:24	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I'm a top driver me, never knowingly getting it wrong ever I'm having 10 each please Pause............................................. .................waits for little spotty oik to shoot me down with loads of points

13-04-2011, 19:38	#6
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	id say 8 for driving, and 9 for hazard perception. When i did my speed awareness course, thats what the chap told me, and he knows better

13-04-2011, 19:41	#7
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	well i think i drive well at speed limits for an everyday driver so im going 6 hazzard awarnes is pants because im to busy looking for spped cammeras and the police because who drives at speed limits... 4

13-04-2011, 20:10	#9
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	id like to say 8 for driving ability and probably 8 again for hazard perception , as ex motorcyclist i think you are more aware of potential hazards interesting though isnt it that no one seriously considers themselves a perfect driver

13-04-2011, 21:17	#10
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	well now you mention it

13-04-2011, 22:01	#11
laurieash Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme nr scunthorpe Vehicle: TerranoII /Discos/Landrov Posts: 423	10 +10 for me as a lgv Class one advance driving Instructor, now taking kids out in cars Laurie. Give me Wagon Drivers Any Day

13-04-2011, 22:18	#12
illy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rugeley Staffordshire Posts: 233	As well as a 4x4 driver Im a motorcyclist, so have to be well aware, so hazard =9. I would never give myself 10 because there's always room for improvement. Driving ability well people must think I'm good and clever because they are always waving and pointing to their heads. illy

14-04-2011, 07:18	#15
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	So particularly those of you awarding yourself high numbers, when was the last time you were assesed ? or more relevantly when was the last time you were assessed in a different vehicle, ie wagon driver put through an advanced in a car , testing skills rather than familiarity ? The results could be quite interesting If you dont have a benchmark I do see how you can asses yourself very well at all. Theres very few people maintain original skills to a degree that is really useful, its human nature. Good one being the motorcyclists "lifesaver" I know a few ex motorcyclists who drop that once their behind a wheel where as i and others always have that cheeky little look over the shoulder in certain situations. Ive done a similar survey to Briggie as part of a driving course and we were told whatever youve put knock at very least 10% off, three hard weeks and hundreds of miles proved that figure is quite modest Theres the old annecdote of the elderly couple, Horace and Doris whove never had a collision in their driving career. Theyve seen loads in their mirrors and lots of drivers especially heavies beep their horns at them On motorways quite a few people drive past shaking their heads, no idea why but Horace is a superb driver thanks. Sadly theres loads of Horaces out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!