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Jobsworth driver
On Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:33:39 -0000
"NY" wrote: "Bevan Price" wrote in message ... Dependent on the extent of their route knowledge, drivers may need to know the locations of dozens of stations, numerous signals and speed restrictions - at daylight - in good or bad visibility, or at night - and then need to be able to judge the best places to apply brakes - often on several types of unit - and in all sorts of weather conditions. In addition, they need to be prepared for short term temporary speed limits. So it is not as easy as you might think. I have nothing but admiration for train drivers, having to remember the route to a much greater extent than a driver of a car or lorry who are able to stop in much shorter distances and who drive largely by sight - it is considered safe for a car to be driven on a road that the driver has never seen before, without "route knowledge". I have enough difficulty remembering the *order* and *spacing* of landmarks and hazards on a route that I drive frequently. I can remember *what* they are, but not necessarily where or how far apart. And that's because there is no need to remember them, because I'm driving according to what I can see is safe ahead. OTOH train drivers don't have to: - steer - maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front - keep in lane - manouver in tight spaces - know dozens of road signs and act accordingly - reverse while looking in mirrors - get the timing right pulling out from junctions - merge with fast moving traffic on a motorway - worry about height restrictions (for lorry and bus) But they have to be good at judging braking distance. BFD. If that was all driving a road vehicle entailed everyone would pass first time after a 30 min lesson. |
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