amateurstuntman Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Me too. Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 "Upward selective changes are usually made after accelerating fairly hard in a lower gear, for example after overtaking on a clear open road or when getting away from a bank robbery." Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 That's really written in the driving instructors handbook* *hopes it is... Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 http://smartdriving.co.uk/Driving/CarControl/Gears.htm#p7TPMc1_7 Smart Driving is a resource website for learners and trainee instructors. Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Sweet jesus. Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I am SO looking forward to my first pupil not making enough progress (instructor talk for going quickly) so I can be all "DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE!" Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 When moving into a national speed limit area my old instructor liked to use the phrase "six-oh, let's go, ride it like you stole it!" Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 So it is a thing. WHAT ELSE ARE THEY TEACHING DRIVING INSTRUCTORS? Looking at it, it could possibly be a great criminal network Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 So it is a thing. WHAT ELSE ARE THEY TEACHING DRIVING INSTRUCTORS? Looking at it, it could possibly be a great criminal network On the subject of emergency stops: If there is a stationary car or van ahead and there is neither enough room to stop nor a way out, aim to hit it square in the rear. Make maximum use of the 'crumple zones' of each vehicle. If its a truck, flatten yourself across the seats and pray! Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Good advice - I'm told the Titanic would likely have remained afloat if they'd just rammed the iceberg head on rather than trying to swerve away from it, which let it scrape down the side and rupture multiple compartments... As for flattening yourself on the seats, that doesn't seem a good idea. Tighten the seatbelt as much as you can, slow down as much as possible and just hope the crumple zones, airbags and whatever else they're putting in cars these days do their jobs. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Getaway driving and ramming other vehicles. Is there a bit that says "after you've evaded the police or rammed someone, don't forget to grab the duffel bag full of coke from the boot before torching your vehicle and running away." Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Getaway driving and ramming other vehicles. Is there a bit that says "after you've evaded the police or rammed someone, don't forget to grab the duffel bag full of coke from the boot before torching your vehicle and running away." not that i've seen so far, however I'm only on unit 2 out of 18.... Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Yeah, best get the basics down first before moving on to 'evidence disposal', 'how to prevent leaks in your distribution network' and 'how to hide your assets from the pigs'. Makes sense really! Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't give away all the secrets... Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Sunny today. Let's see if the gas mags have held thier gas. Oddly, my fnx mag has held its gas (first test). Maybe I've just jinxed it. Fingers crossed for the TM and we mags. Also, should finally be moving end of July. Going all 80's American buddy movie and getting a free standing basketball hoop. Just need to source some baggy shorts. Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Just had an absolutely first rate curry from the new curry house down the road. Excellent food and a good price also. Extremely full and content now, great feeling! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Mrs Tink doesn't like curries (partly the spicyness, partly they tend to use nuts which will kill her...) so I miss out on a lot of curry goodness. Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Yes, I too have this issue. Stupid allergies... Link to post Share on other sites
Habakure Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Just had an absolutely first rate curry from the new curry house down the road. Excellent food and a good price also. Extremely full and content now, great feeling! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Do they have Tiger Beer? For some reason I have to drink Tiger Beer after a good curry. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Curry is one of my favouritest foods ever. I love Indian food, I'm lucky I can snarf it down without keeling over Edit, yep, you need the beer for the whole experience! Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Tiger beer? euch. does nothing for me. Or cobra. or kingfisher. or any indian beer, really. Which is bizzare, because I love a good IPA... Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 I wouldn't drink it usually outside of the restaurant, but like I said, it adds to the experience Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Cobra and Tiger were in the menu actually and I opted for cobra. Awesome stuff!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 I always drink Indian beer at an Indian restaurant, and Chinese beer at a Chinese restaurant. Went out for dinner earlier. Had something called "Blind Pig". It's bourbon and blueberry flavoured cider. So very good. Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 I don't like curry or lager. I usually have a chicken shashlik with chapatis if I am forced into a curry house by a group consensus. Deliciously, last time I went, all the guys had either a madras or a vindaloo which were horrible and coveted my "not proper curry". Link to post Share on other sites
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