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Chauffeuring not Driving. George Kirkpatrick City Officer City of Edinburgh Council. Chauffeur. Driving Ability Professional Confidentiality Time Management Smart Appearance Good Manners Topographic knowledge. Driving Standards. O A P OBSERVATION – what is seen
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Chauffeuring not Driving George Kirkpatrick City Officer City of Edinburgh Council
Chauffeur • Driving Ability • Professional • Confidentiality • Time Management • Smart Appearance • Good Manners • Topographic knowledge
Driving Standards • O A P • OBSERVATION – what is seen • ANTICIPATION – what might happen • PLANNING – what to do about it • REACTION TIME • CONCENTRATION • TWO SECOND RULE • HIGHWAY CODE
AWARENESS • FISHING • Cast out • Reel back in • Pull rod back • Cast out – Distance Observation • Reel back – Draw observation to you • Pull rod back - Mirrors
Chauffeuring Standards • All of the Driving Standards • All of the Awareness • Adapt the above to passengers requirements - smoothness • Trust and Confidentiality • Appearance and Manners • Indispensable Professional
Winter Weather • Advance Warning • Journey begins • Fears • Low bright sun & Black Ice • Suitability of vehicle • Expectations from Chauffeur
Vehicle • Carbon Footprint • Internal Dimensions • External Dimensions • Status Make & Model • Running Costs • Automatic or Manual • 4 wheel drive ?
Helpful Hints • Vehicle and Driver preparation • Clues – OAP • Road Sign challenge • Buses – stop/start • Brake Lights – Look ahead • Taxies – U Turn / Pick up / drop • Caravans & Trailers – signals • Petrol stations, Super stores etc • Remember the OAP Fishing