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Re: Driving drills and practice

I would recommend some basic maneuverability drills with both drivetrains. Drills like slaloming around chairs, etc.

One of my favorite drils is to set up a chair around 40 feet away from the driver directly in front of their line of sight. Charge full throttle at the chair and attempt to stop as close to the chair in the shortest amount of time. This helps them gauge their depth perception.

Another is to use the same layout, but instead of stopping in front of the chair, turn away from it as close to it as possible without striking it.

I would also read 2168's "Drive Like A Falcon" handbook, which you can find here.

This is what I can come up with off the top of my head. I drove for 4 years with a rigorous practice schedule so I'm sure I'll come up with more soon.

-Nick
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