Project Workshop

A workshop was run in October 2004 to "road-test" the new approach to driving skill with a group of experienced drivers. The outcome had a major influence on the content of the online book, and on the Mind Driving book that followed.

It was a 1-day event, covering the origin of the approach plus about half of the detailed topics in the full set.

The emphasis was on having some fun while discussing a deeply serious subject. And it turned out to be a very lively day indeed!

Eight drivers took part, of which:

five had passed an advanced test
one was also a RoSPA Gold driver
one was a driving instructor
three of the eight were women
five were motorcycle riders as well as car drivers
two had driven commercial trucks
one had been an ambulance driver

The form below was used collect their satisfaction with what they had seen during the day. The figures are the number who put a tick in that box, so each row totals 8. Taking the range of answers as 0-100%, the overall result is an outstanding 94%.

Comments included:

"A new approach to road safety. We have been waiting for this for years!"
"At last someone has thought through driving skills from the beginning. It is rigorous, sensible and it works."
"It definitely showed me how to compensate more safely for other people’s lack of awareness and ability."
"Very exciting, I can’t wait to see more!"
"Very interesting, incredibly enjoyable."

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