In this article, which applies to both car drivers and motorcycle riders, I will discuss: Corner Force Slip Angles The Rolling Cone Effect Lateral Force Shear Stress in the Contact Patch Dynamic Stability for a motorcycle in a bend Negative and Positive Slip Forces Drifting It is hoped that both Observers and Associates obtain a better […]
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The test is the culmination of your training, it is your opportunity to show how good you are and justify your observer’s faith in you. A little bit of nerves can be a good thing. Stay focused and try to enjoy it. The perfect driver has not yet been discovered but how close are you? […]
Mobile communication and GPS is becoming more commonplace in cars, this hand-out offers advice for using this technology to complement your driving. It is not exhaustive but touches on the following areas: Satellite Navigation; Mobile Phones and the Internet. Click for more
This hand-out offers advice for driving during inclement weather. With each season comes a range of conditions all of which need to be managed safely. Click for more
Night driving presents unique challenges drivers, the limit of vision is dictated by the performance of your headlamps, your windscreen and your eyesight. This handout covers legislation and some practicalities regarding driving at night. Click for more
In-car technology which was once only fitted to luxury or high-end vehicles is now becoming more commonplace. This hand-out offers advice for using this technology to complement your driving. It is not exhaustive but touches on the following areas: auto gearboxes; ABS (Anti-lock Brakes); auto headlamps; cruise control; ESP (Electronic Stability Programming). Click for more
This handout describes how to conduct a pre-drive check, how to go through a systematic cockpit drill and then the start up procedure to be used prior to driving off. (CWCAM Pre-Drive Checks are featured in a separate Blog). Click for more
The test is the culmination of your training, it is your opportunity to show how good you are and justify your observer’s faith in you. A little bit of nerves can be a good thing. Stay focused and try to enjoy it. The perfect rider has not yet been discovered but how close are you? […]
Emergency vehicle responding to calls and using warning equipment would like to pass you but will not expect you to put yourself or others in danger to facilitate this. This handout applies a common sense approach assisting where possible. Click for more
This handout offers advice for riding during inclement weather. With each season comes a range of riding challenges all of which need to be managed safely. This article discusses the effects of riding in: Rain, Snow and Ice, Bright Sunlight, Fog and High Winds. Click for more