DVDs and stuff to introduce advanced driving to new driver

[SVS]

Hi everyone,

If you were going to intro a brand new driver to advanced driving, what would you use? (Aside from, or as an adjunct to, the obvious in-car stuff.)

The Roadcraft DVD? One of Mark Kendrick's DVDs (which one?)? Chris Gilbert? These sprang to mind, as not many people like to sit down with a good book about roadcraft these days, except hardcore enthusiasts.

Thoughts?

[jamesallport]

Mark,

I'd use (indeed I do use) Mark Kendrick's "Advanced Roadcraft" DVD. Mark's high performance roadcraft DVD isn't as good, iMNVHO, especially for beginners, and Chris Gilbert's DVDs feature too much emphasis on speed limits and pull-push technique to make them ideal.

James

[SVS]

Thanks James. Do you think the "Advanced Roadcraft" DVD is suitable for a new (i.e. L-test) driver?

Personally, I liked the Roadcraft DVD. The content remains very good IMO, but I worried whether the footage might look dated to someone younger. How does "Advanced Roadcraft" compare in terms of look and feel?

Cheers

[Dogwatch]

Took my two (at various times) to the local police/IAM lectures. Don't know if they still run them with budget cuts all over the place.

Daughter was motivated to go on and take the IAM course and test which she passed. Son (now mid thirties) hasn't had an accident yet (a better record than his father at that age ) so something must have rubbed off there too.

[jamesallport]

Mark,

Yes - as suitable as any of the advanced DVDs. The focus is on observation and attitude rather than specific car control techniques or pace, and I like Mark's relaxed, consistent style without some of the franticness [new word] that one gets in some of the police commentaries.

James