10-29-2013, 04:53 AM
Very tough for anyone of any strength in a loss of control situation. Many years of racing cars and a couple of bad experiences prove to me that in any situation where there is loss of control, "Technique" and a strong, determined personality will better suit you than "strength".
I agree with Chester and another poster in that a few hours behind the wheel means little in the real world on the road, but , it has to start somewhere ! Anyone's spouse can take a good lesson from Carol taking the initiative to learn and begin what should be many more experiences behind the wheel.
Everyone in a coach travelling "fulltime" should be able to drive with confidence and learning to "hard brake" or drive grades with shifting is essential to that education.
So don't worry so much about muscles to control a coach in trouble as you do your brains reaction to a contrary thought like "hitting the brakes" instead of acceleration or "turning in to a spin"....
I agree with Chester and another poster in that a few hours behind the wheel means little in the real world on the road, but , it has to start somewhere ! Anyone's spouse can take a good lesson from Carol taking the initiative to learn and begin what should be many more experiences behind the wheel.
Everyone in a coach travelling "fulltime" should be able to drive with confidence and learning to "hard brake" or drive grades with shifting is essential to that education.
So don't worry so much about muscles to control a coach in trouble as you do your brains reaction to a contrary thought like "hitting the brakes" instead of acceleration or "turning in to a spin"....
Larry, Hedy & Benny Brachfeld
2003 Coach # 646
2 Slide, DD
MINI Cooper Clubman S
MINI Clubman , John Cooper Works Rally Edition # 3 of 70
Monster 1000 Watt, Electric Skateboard
Yamaha Golf Cart painted Kawasaki Green
A Coach driveway with a shade structure and swimming pool
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