a little survey

[clivvy]

I got "assessed" a couple of years ago, and id say (but i would, wouldnt i?!) that my driving has improved. its improved because i dont "speed" any where near as much (regardless of the Lotus on my drive, snigger). the chap that assessed me gave me a good review (speed awareness course). no points onmi licence, passed driving test first time when i was 17, although I dont class myself as a great driver, I think you have to have a certain amount of confidence in your own driving ability, otherwise you shouldnt really be on the road!

Originally Posted by daved

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!