DRIVER DEVELOPMENT: Learning Processes (For those looking to improve their craft)

[Billj747]

How do we become better at driving? Practice makes perfect, right? Well not necessarily. Without feedback and direction, additional practice won’t always improve your ability and can possibly lead to the development of bad habits. So in reality, perfect practice makes perfect. In Part 2 of the Driver Development series, we discuss how drivers learn to improve their craft through various methods from coaching to data analysis to simulators which all aid in the advancement of the skill of driving.

For those who want to improve their craft as a driver, this is a great read to understand more about how we learn as drivers to become faster and the benefits and limitations of various methods from working with coaches, going over data and video, and practicing on driving simulators:

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...Processes.aspx





Enjoy!

[knolow]

Good info. Makes sense to read/research... you don't just learn by physically practicing when you could protentially be creating or enforcing bad habits.

[Billj747]

Be sure to read all 7 pages of the article

[knolow]

Originally Posted by Billj747

Be sure to read all 7 pages of the article

O I wasn't being sarcastic. Every point makes sense. Feedback from an instructor, simulations and data review.

Book wise, I'm considering buying some of the books on the list I haven't read.

[Billj747]

I wasn't claiming you were or assuming you didn't. I just wanted to put it out there since I've had other people not realize there are multiple pages or see the "Page" scrolling buttons at the bottom. The website could do a little better IMO in giving the article and page buttons more contrast from the comments and sponsor links.

Thanks for reading

[PrimeBMW]

Great read! I have used all but a simulator and overlay of video/Aim dash/telemetry or high profile racing school. I would say the most useful for me have been sitting shotgun and video + Aim dash. Last year, first time at T-hill with the new car (only 3rd time ever at the track) I was able to get up to speed within 2 sessions. I have benefited from having a faster/more experienced driver & coach in which I co-own my car with. The next step will be to overlay video + Aim dash + telemetry. Looking at throttle position, steering angle and brake would be interesting and helpful.
A buddy just built a $7,000 simulator that I will have to try out for new tracks.

[Triple M]

Thanks for taking the time to provide another great source of info as always Billj