What is ‘Superelevation’? Most roads are ‘Crown Cambered’ that is, they are higher in the centre than at the edges to allow water to drain towards the kerbs. However, Motorway bends are ‘Superelevated’, which means they slope gently from one side of the Motorway to the other across both carriageways. In a right bend, the […]
This video gives a surprising insight into speed and stopping distance!
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List of tips for driving on icy roads from George A Cairns, CWCAM Chief Observer Click for more
Centrifugal Force: fact or fiction? Why do Physicists refer to Centrifugal Force as a ‘Pseudo Force’ or a ‘Fake Force’? Afterall, if I’m sat on a moving train going through a bend, I can feel myself being pulled out away from the centre of the bend: is that not Centrifugal Force? Like most things to […]
Before driving off, the Advanced Driver carries out both External and Internal Pre-drive checks, to ensure the vehicle is ‘fit for purpose’ in accordance with Highway Code Rule 89. Click here for more
Camber gives an advantage in a left bend: True or False? UK roads are generally ‘Crown Cambered’; that is, they are high in the centre and lower towards the edges, as this helps water to drain from the road surface. Note: Motorways are ‘Super Elevated’. Look at the Blog on Super Elevation for more information […]
DOES THE WEIGHT OF A BIKE AFFECT THE ANGLE AT WHICH IT LEANS IN A BEND? This seems like a reasonable question: if you take a bend at a certain speed when two up, does the bike lean more than it does when one up? Well the answer is NO. What does affect the Lean […]
The depth of water required to float a car is surprisingly small. How small? Select the following link to find out. Depth of water required to float a car