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 Renowned high performance driving coach, Hugh Noblett – Director of Training and founder of Cadence Driver Development appeared a recent edition of the BBC TV "Real Story with Fiona Bruce" current affairs programme. You can see the video by clicking here.
Three recently qualified new drivers were under Hugh’s watchful eye, gaining vital skills, which many critics feel are lacking in our current practical driving test. Recent reports have identified that our new drivers consider they are being let down by the focus of the test. Rather than performing basic manoeuvring techniques they want to see a far more stretching test of their ability to safely deal with real-life situations. |
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 The A1133 that snakes north from Newark, Notts, to Newton, Lincs, is an absolute cracker. Great surface; fast, sweeping corners; occasional interesting camber changes just to keep you on your toes. And right at the end of the best stretch, on a crossroads with more inviting roads leading off across rolling Lincolnshire countryside, is the house where Hugh lives. Now, I wonder what attracted him here…
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 Speed kills. This is not true, but it's a catchy phrase; and an easy way for the Government to seem to be improving road safety. Speed alone does no harm, it only becomes an issue when, it's used inappropriately.
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 Just how good a driver are you? Could your skills on the road be improved and your emergency avoidance techniques improved? Hugh Noblett, Director of Training for Cadence Driver Development says that he learns something new every time he's out on the road. Hugh has been coaching the intricacies of roadcraft to both civilian high performance drivers and the police for over thirty years, so if he's still learning there's plenty the rest of us can improve upon. |
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Part 1: The Importance of Balance  Before a driver can progress anywhere, he must learn the vital skill of balance. In our all-new, three-part series on advancing a driver's skills at the wheel, we shall explore three key areas - Balance, Observation and Perception of Risk. Hugh Noblett takes the reins.
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Part 2: The Honesty of Observation Last month we covered the issues related to achieving a perfection of balance in conducting a Jaguar car along the Queen's Highway. This time, former Police Instructor and advanced driving technician, Hugh Noblett, guides us through a minefield of observational skills. |
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Part 3: The Art of Avoidance Last issue we got stuck into the aspects related to Observation. However, the much grittier issues related to Hazard Perception are the next logical points for us to visit. |
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