I just cant believe how many people are giving themselves 8's and above, someone needs to contact the WRC/F1 talent scouts.![]()
Personally I've done years of karting and some track days, etc. so I know how well I measure up against the pros

I just cant believe how many people are giving themselves 8's and above, someone needs to contact the WRC/F1 talent scouts.![]()
Personally I've done years of karting and some track days, etc. so I know how well I measure up against the prosI'm good but not that good. Myabe 8-9 is being a tad generous but when I can chalk up times within 100ms of the track record for karting and managed 5th out of ~400 last time on track (.84 of a second behind whats considered "pro") I don't consider myself too bad.
Personally I've done years of karting and some track days, etc. so I know how well I measure up against the prosI'm good but not that good. Myabe 8-9 is being a tad generous but when I can chalk up times within 100ms of the track record for karting and managed 5th out of ~400 last time on track (.84 of a second behind whats considered "pro") I don't consider myself too bad.
Wait...you are comparing a go kart track to the road, Jesus wept.
Wait...you are comparing a go kart track to the road, Jesus wept.
I don't suppose there's an option for us lowly civvies to get driver training of that sort?
Lets have an update!Hmm, here goes:
1) General Awareness - 6. It used to seem a lot better, but I feel myself allowing for a reaction now. Might just be experience kicking in.
2) Parking - 6. Never been particular good, really. Although I always get in without a lot of effort, just usually on the 2nd try.
3) Brakes/Clutch - 7.5. Despite driving a car with a 120k clutch and over-sharp pinching brakes, I feel quite proud of bringing the car to a stop smoothly by releasing the braking pressure before the car has halted to raise the nose and stop the suspension wrenching the car. With clutching, I can pretty much smooth out every gear change when at very low and high revs alike.
4) Patience - 8. I'm very patient with other road users if they are courteous. I'll very often flash people out of junctions if I think they are hesistating, use my hazards to thank, waving and ALWAYS give way to people indicating. I almost go in to the crazed opposite mode, though, when people don't indicate or barge others out of the way.
5) Highway Code - 7. I'd say it's pretty comprehensive. Certainly enough for day-to-day use without problem.
6) High Speed Control - X. Haven't really ever been able to try it. My car has so little grip in any conditions its hard to judge. If I'm making quite rapid progress I'll use a racing line where at all possible and start making a concerted effort not to flex the suspension or make abrupt movements.
7) Adverse Speed Control - X. Same as above, really.
8) Car Correction - 6. I've had some understeer moments that I've managed to correct by overriding instinct and turning less rather than more, but nothing much amazing.
Overall - 6.5 / 7. I'd like to think so anyway![]()
I just cant believe how many people are giving themselves 8's and above, someone needs to contact the WRC/F1 talent scouts.![]()
Ah this old chestnut!
I wonder if atpbx is going to be driving for Ferrari at Monza?
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