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Old May 4th, 2021, 15:42   #13
john.wigley
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Originally Posted by Polestar Pete View Post
... or a Hillman Imp ...
You may jest, 'Polestar Pete', but I actually took my IAM test in a Sunbeam Imp Sport! The examiners were all ex grade 1 Police drivers, and what 'S60D5-185' said about commentary driving is dead right - I found it tiring at normal / legal speeds, so I can only imagine doing so while things are flashing by at twice the national speed limit! Huge respect to those who do this on a daily basis. It certainly sharpens concentration, and is a technique I still practice today when I find myself in difficult situations or unfamiliar surroundings.

Regards, John.
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