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HPC
Car Control
Introduction
The HPC driver will be
expected to display the basic skills of car control in a suitable private
facility. A good understanding of the handling characteristics of a car
is essential to experience the limitations of both car and driver. The standard
of skill at the entry level will be an important foundation for further
development at Honours Three when basic technique can be developed further.
Competencies
- Understanding the trade off between tyre grip vs steering vs acceleration
vs braking
- Understanding the concepts of understeer and oversteer and the greater
risks associated with the state of oversteer
- Understanding the factors contributing to a skid
- Ability to demonstrate skid correction for both oversteer and understeer
scenarios
- Able to demonstrate emergency braking techniques for cars with electronically
assisted braking and stability systems, and the use of cadence braking
for cars with no assisted systems
Demonstration
- The driver will be able to explain the factors affecting grip and demonstrate
the effect of steering, power and brakes in managing available grip.
- Through the smooth and considered use of all controls the driver will
display an appreciation of the potential impact on the stability of the
vehicle.
- The driver will be able to explain, and demonstrate within a safe private
facility, the concept of understeer and oversteer. Further the driver
will be able to explain and demonstrate the strategies to deal with simulated
skid scenarios.
