Road Driving

[SpiritR]

The single most important skill for road driving is observation.

Driving on the road requires significantly more restraint than on the track for obvious reasons. Other road users, obstacles, road surface variations and legal speed restrictions prevent you from driving at the limit. However, if done carefully, swift progress can be made.

Remember, if you are driving at 100% of the car's limit, you have no room for error. If you drive at 70%, you will have the ability to brake and change direction safely.

[RXHEAVEN]

And if you're in WA just remember that people only have 30% of the driving skill required to make a basic journey from point A to point B so I recommend installing a nudge bar and learning the famous police "pit manouvre".

Seriously though, observation and generally being alert has saved me from so many crashes that would have been caused by some other idiot not taking due care. Doesn't matter if they're insurance covers the damage, who wants to bingle up their precious FD under any circumstances. Even worse if a person is injured.. no hangon, worse if FD is injured :p

[Steve_7000]

Talking about speeding & insurance. ...Just say 'if' you were exceeding the speed limit and you had an accident / ride off. The big question is "are you still covered?"

Anyone care to share any experiences?

[SpiritR]

Basically if the Po Po investigate the accident and determine there
was fault by one person or another it can be a factor.

More likely to screw your next insurance premium than deny your current claim.

Also so many variables at play here. Best thing to do is use your
common sense.

I have also been lucky to receive some Advanced Driver Training
and some Road Safety training ... it is money very well spelt,
especially once you start driving an FD which is extremely rapid.

[BigWillieStyles]

Talking about speeding & insurance. ...Just say 'if' you were exceeding the speed limit and you had an accident / ride off. The big question is "are you still covered?"

Anyone care to share any experiences?

Insurance companies will never cover you if you have crashed while doing something illegal. Insurance companies will always be looking at how they can get out of paying money.

[rexhvn]

Insurance companies will never cover you if you have crashed while doing something illegal. Insurance companies will always be looking at how they can get out of paying money.

+1 - they will 'try' and identify how it all occured... and to me, I think it's a load of shit because there are so many scenerio's that could occur with certain evidence...

[FAT78U]

i think riding a motorbike is one of the the best things for my awareness, cause even when im in the car i still notice those things that you need to when your on a bike, that most cars dont even see. Like glancing around at the parked cars, checking the intersections as your coming up to them, cars in front and behind and assuming that everyone is about to do something dumb

[VII13B]

assuming that everyone is about to do something dumb

So so so true...

That's what driving on the road is all about. Once you learn to drive and to control the car the rest of your life is spent looking out for complete maniacs/idiots/morons/the living dead/people in a coma etc...

[Black Talon]

Riding a motorbike for 13 years on the road kinda sharpens your observation skills...

You're still gunna get hit by a fucktard in a car that wasn't paying attention, but at least you will learn how to avoid it happening on a daily basis.

[kiteman]

I agree with the last 2 offerings. It wouldn't be a bad idea for all drivers to have to own a bike for a year before a car. It certainly sharpens your reflexes!!

[Steve_7000]

Basically if the Po Po investigate the accident and determine there
was fault by one person or another it can be a factor.

More likely to screw your next insurance premium than deny your current claim.

Also so many variables at play here. Best thing to do is use your
common sense.

I have also been lucky to receive some Advanced Driver Training
and some Road Safety training ... it is money very well spelt,
especially once you start driving an FD which is extremely rapid.

Yeh, I have put $350-400 aside to do an advance driving course, however I've noticed that all the driving schools in Melbourne require you to do the Road safety one before you can do the advance drivers course. To do the two courses you need to fork out around 600-700 bucks and a bit hesitant about it cos of the $$$. Trying to find one which allows you to do just the advance.

I've pretty sensible when it comes to road use, not one fine yet, knock on wood - however would be good to push the car to the limits on a course.

Cheers, S.

[BigWillieStyles]

Yeh, I have put $350-400 aside to do an advance driving course, however I've noticed that all the driving schools in Melbourne require you to do the Road safety one before you can do the advance drivers course. To do the two courses you need to fork out around 600-700 bucks and a bit hesitant about it cos of the $$$. Trying to find one which allows you to do just the advance.

I've pretty sensible when it comes to road use, not one fine yet, knock on wood - however would be good to push the car to the limits on a course.

Cheers, S.

Also note that your car isnt covered on a track either unless your organise it with your insurance company.