We cannot all be wrong then.
More and more road safety experts are convinced that attitude of mind - training it - holds the key to ultimate safety on our roads.
COAST - of course - is a part of this and I think credit to IG for insisting criteria from DIS and the more " reputable"
Speed Aware Courses is broadcast on the internet.
(We disagree quite a lot as to the nature of the invites to these courses - but agree that if we went down a periodic skills upgrade/assessment route -then the COAST mark scheme would feature highly to benefit of all on the road across the varied skills range.
Anyway - my sisters have alerted me to this story from tonight's "Bolton News". Jazz knows this guy anyway on a professional footing. Her view? Dedicated to road safety. A no-nonsense bloke with what we call a "normal take on justice"
Bolton News wrote:
Road safety message goes to schools
By Amanda Smith
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A ROAD safety expert is set to pass on his message to young drivers from Bolton schools.
Adrian Shurmer, an ex-police officer who grew up in Doffcocker, has already worked with young stars at Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United to help them handle the fast cars that come with stardom.
He has also written a book called Mind How You Go, based on the theory that the driving mindset is more important than the physical skills.
Mr Shurmer now plans to visit schools in the area and pass on the message to teenagers learning to drive.
He has already spoken to Andy Mills, head of sixth form at Turton High School, about advising its youngsters.
Mr Shurmer, a former Devonshire Road Primary School pupil, aged 64, said: "Young people can relate to the theory because it is a lot like football - belief, discipline, self-assurance and composure.
"Anyone can have the physical skills but it is how you think that matters."
He worked for the police for 28 years and later became a driving instructor for 10, before developing a company promoting driver awareness.
He co-wrote the book with Steve O'Donnell, a business advisor from Astley Bridge who he met when he set up, and used it with Wanderers' young players.
Fran Walsh, the club's head of education and welfare, said: "Every now and again a book comes along that is unique and, at the same time, informative, practical, witty, thought provoking and potentially life-saving.
"I know how difficult it is to make an impression on young footballers who are starting out on a career that can bring them fame and considerable fortune.
"He had the lads hanging on his every word and was able to change their mindset with respect to their approach to driving"
Mr Shurmer has been teaching 17 to 19-year-olds at Wanderers' academy about how aggression and horseplay on the roads can lead to tragedy.
Jazz has read this book. Her verdict?
One to have with pride on the bookshelf along with Steve Haley's excellent work
He's absolutely right to find something the kids - especially young lads - will relate to.
Jazz, (my most "rebellious"
sister) ,says he has given talks to Year 12 at her School. (Not Turton High
) She says the boys and girls (as he gave the seminar to the combined Boys/Girls' Schools) seemed to latch on and understand him immediately as he "spoke in their language"
and came across as "completely on their side but urging them to take heed of the dangers and the grown up responsibility that being in charge of a car/bike/bicycle require.
The bit I put in bold?
Why? Mr Paul Smith has said this in the past