Designed specifically for UK driving instructors, this app is the essential teaching aid for the Emergency Stop exercise.
The app is divided into four sections.
Distance section:
• Stopping distances
• How to apply the 2 second rule
• Why it is important to maintain a safe following distance
Planning section:
• Dealing with an obstructed view and looking for feet beneath parked vehicles
• Planning to pass a cyclist while thinking ahead and anticipating
• Planning to pass a parked vehicle while observing oncoming traffic and anticipating
Skidding section:
• Interactive demonstration of basic skid control by steering into the skid
• What happens if you steer the wrong way when skidding
Info section:
• Graph showing exponential increase of brake and when to put the clutch down
• Briefing notes for how to carry out an emergency stop and safely get moving again
Each section also includes the following extra features:
• Briefing text - ideal for PDIs and learners
• Option to email a link to online briefing
• Option to save your own images into the app
• Easy-eye colour mode (ideal for Irlen sufferers)
• Drawing tool
PLEASE NOTE: This app is intended as a training aid and should not be considered a substitute for professional tuition from a qualified driving instructor.