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 – Car Control

• 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 both electronically assisted cars, and manual systems using cadence braking

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.