Tony Mac Makes Seasonal Return to Winton Racecourse
Few horses return to the track after the summer break with an impressive performance. That was 3yr old Tony Mac's case at Winton on Tuesday. The son of Love You, and Cracker hill, who raced in his age category as a 2yr old and 3yr old for trainer Brad Williamson was making his return to racing after a lengthy summer break.
Basic Driving Course
The five-hour Basic Driver Course provides new drivers with important knowledge, skills and strategies that will help them stay accident-free throughout their driving career. The online course is a mix of videos, presentations, and discussions. It is interactive, meaning students can ask questions and interact with the instructor as they would in a classroom. Online classes eliminate the need for travel, which can be an issue for some students.
The first lesson in the online course is an introduction to your car. The instructor will show you how to adjust the seat, steering wheel and mirrors to provide a comfortable driving position. The instructor will show you how to start your vehicle and then put it into gear. The instructor will teach you how to control your vehicle and make different turns.
Once you're confident in these basic techniques, you will be taught how to manage highway driving. This includes knowing how to safely merge into traffic, and how to avoid collisions with other vehicles. The course also teaches defensive driving techniques that will aid you in passing your road test.
You will receive an email certificate of completion after completing the course. This certificate needs to be presented to NYSED at the time you schedule your road test.
If you've been issued an traffic ticket, you may be required to take an Aggressive Driver Course as part of your probationary driver program. This 8-hour course is designed to be entertaining, interactive, and also educational. The online course incorporates animations, text and video to provide a stimulating learning experience. The online course allows you to take breaks as needed. You will always be able to return to the point you left off. The online course can be used on any device, computer or smartphone. All measurements used in the course are in both imperial and metric.
Advanced Driving Course
A driving course designed for advanced drivers is an ideal option for drivers who are already familiar with the road and wish to improve their skills and safety. These courses can help improve drivers' maneuvering abilities in difficult conditions, and reduce the risk of causing collisions. These courses can lower insurance costs and allow drivers to qualify for discounts. In addition to providing tangible financial benefits, these courses can help drivers feel more confident at the wheel.
Skilful driving is the ability to drive an automobile efficiently, safely and smoothly under any road or traffic conditions. It requires excellent handling skills, as well as a high degree of observation and planning. IAM and RoSPA's advanced driver courses are built on these skills and help you adapt to changing road conditions.
Defensive driving is among the most essential skills to develop to ensure safe road use. Many accidents are caused by human mistakes, and defensive driving techniques can help you avoid these mistakes and keep yourself and others safe on the road. These include maintaining safe distances between vehicles, and being aware of your surroundings.
Another skill that many neglect is hazard perception. This includes recognizing the signs of erratic driving as well as other road obstacles that seem to be unavoidable. The ability to detect and react quickly to these dangers will reduce accident rates. Many advanced driving courses focus on improving hazard perception as well as other key safety skills such as skid control and effective brakes.
Even the most experienced drivers could forget certain safety practices or become sloppy in time. Over time, skills that were acquired through diligence may be less effective. This can lead to unsafe driving decisions. These mistakes can be especially dangerous during the most drowsy driving hours of midnight until 6 a.m and late afternoon.
A high-quality, guaranteed IAM or RoSPA advanced driving course will give you the opportunity to enhance your existing abilities and increase your road knowledge. These skills can be put to test in a driving session observed by a trained IAM/RoSPA examiner.
Refresher Course
Designed for professional security drivers as well as executive chauffeurs and security specialists, the Refresher Course lets students refresh their the essential behind-the-wheel skills they learned in a reputable protective driving program. This hands-on course is considered by security professionals all over the world as a "must have".
The ability to drive can deteriorate over time, particularly for those who do not drive regularly. Refresher courses can help you regain your confidence and enhance your driving skills.
18 people have formally confirmed their attendance but it is anticipated there will be more who will not ring in advance. Tony Gilbert has asked Mac McGarry to assign Observers on the day for Assessed or Demo drives. Martin Evans is to order RSADC leaflets so that they can be given out after assessments or demo drives. Martin will also have roadsmart badges ordered for those who need them.
Pass Plus Course
Pass Plus is a program for new drivers which teaches them new skills in driving and also training they might not have had the opportunity to master during their driving lessons. It is becoming more popular with newly certified drivers, since it helps them gain confidence on the road and also leads to discounts in their car insurance.
Driving Lessons is comprised of six modules that focus on different aspects of driving in different conditions and environments. The course does not contain an end-of-course test, however you will be rated regularly throughout the course in order to determine if you have achieved the standards required. You will either receive an 'achieved' grade or "exceeded".
The course includes a motorway driving component that will give you experience with entering and exiting dual-carriageways, and how to keep an appropriate distance between vehicles when overtaking. It is crucial to understand how to manage these situations in a safe and secure environment before you encounter them on the road, since collisions involving novice drivers are more likely to occur in these areas.
Rural driving is also a part of the course and is a particular challenge for some new drivers. You will learn to drive in these conditions safely and to react quickly if you meet animals or pedestrians on the road. It is crucial to know how to drive safely in these conditions since you are likely to come across them on a regular basis.
In the course, you will also learn about driving in urban areas and how to manage traffic and pedestrians. This will prepare you for the type of driving you are most likely to face on a regular basis and help you become more comfortable in these conditions.
Pass Plus can be completed at any time after passing your driving test. However it is recommended that you complete it within the first year of passing. This is because most accidents involving drivers who are new within the first year after they obtain their license. The additional training you get from Pass Plus will help you to build confidence to drive in any condition and may reduce your accident rates in the future.