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The list of skills is not arbitrary: it comes from years of work by many dedicated DE drivers and instructors that led to the HPDE Curriculum Guide.  \nHere we present the key skills in an easy-to-use checklist format. Every solo driver is strongly encouraged to go through the list and check off the skills they already have and flag those to work on. If you need assistance, please ask a Chief Instructor or other senior instructor. If you don’t have any to work on, please think again!  \nEach skill is described in concrete, measurable language. Skills with an (M) are minimum skills required to be a solo driver. Others shown are those expected of an advanced driver (Black run group or experienced White run group) .  \nThe skills are presented in three categories:  \n1. Driving skills  \n2. Situational awareness and courtesy on track  \n3. Learning mindset  \nAfter the checklist, we describe some of the most common mistakes made by“advanced drivers.” If you find that you are making any of these mistakes, please ask for assistance. You will end up safer   and going faster.  \nAt the end, you will find pointers about Expanded Passing for black run group drivers.  \nAs a reminder, you may recall how Ross Bentley defines advanced driving:  \nRoss Bentley: People ask me what the main difference is between the best and the rest.  \n➢ 3 things make the difference  \n1. They focus on the basics. The advanced stuff is just doing the basics better.  \n2. They're committed to learning. They make learning an objective. They know the more they know, the better they will get.  \n3. They prepare.  \nSpeed Secrets Weekly 191  \nDriving Skills  \n• Vision  \n􀀀 (M) Look \"through\" all turns, including turns with limited sight lines, mentally visualizing the path their car will take  \n􀀀 Find and use their own visual reference points, both on and off the track  \n􀀀 Are not dependent on “turn in,”“apex,” or “track out” cones  \n􀀀 Demonstrate expert vision skills by looking well ahead, continuously scanning down-track for emerging information  \n􀀀 Maintain appropriate focus on reference points, scanning of mirrors, and awareness of flags and safety situations when driving close to other cars  \n• Line  \n􀀀 Drive the line flawlessly and effortlessly without placing themselves or others at risk  \n􀀀 Alter their line when and where necessary  \n􀀀 Experiment with small adjustments in their line (e.g. , turning slightly earlier or slightly later) and observe the effect on corner and/or section exit speed  \n􀀀 Identify high-risk areas of the track (e.g. , bumps, dips, surface material changes) and adjust driving style to manage the overall risks  \n• Smoothness  \n􀀀 (M) Brake and accelerate very smoothly, including smooth brake release  \n􀀀 Release brakes gradually, with some release beyond turn-in point (trail braking) as needed to help the car turn and utilize more of the car's grip  \n􀀀 (M) Have mastered “heel and toe”  \n􀀀 (M) Downshift using heel-and-toe technique, with only small variations in braking pressure and no sudden weight shift when the clutch is released  \n􀀀 Provide very smooth inputs at all speeds  \n􀀀 Adjust the timing and rate of release of brake pedal pressure in small increments to fine-tune entry speed and car rotation  \n􀀀 Make planned steering inputs more rapidly or more gradually (faster or slower hands) to improve grip and increase speed potential  \n􀀀 Downshift using heel-and-toe, with negligible brake pressure variation and no perceptible weight shift when the clutch is released  \n􀀀 Use small changes in the throttle to adjust the balance and direction of the car in a turn (i.e. , throttle steer)  \n• Pace  \n􀀀 Understand and can carry considerable momentum through corners  \n􀀀 Drive at a pace appropriate for the run group and are approaching the limits of their car  \n• Car Control  \n􀀀 (M) Do not rely on PSM or other electronic aids except in emergency situations ","cbCaiiHRn0yIZhw5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiHRn0yIZhw5","pdf",203531,"English","# Driving Skills\n## Vision\n## Line\n## Smoothness\n## Pace\n## Car Control\n## Consistency\n# Situational Awareness and Courtesy\n## Respectful and courteous\n## Speed differentials\n## Track conditions","[{\"question\":\"What do (M) and the checklists mean for a solo HPDE driver?\",\"answer\":\"Skills labeled with (M) are the minimum skills required to drive solo. The rest are the expectations for an advanced driver in higher-experience run groups.\"},{\"question\":\"How should a driver use the checklist?\",\"answer\":\"Solo drivers are strongly encouraged to go through the list, check off skills they already have, and flag skills to work on. If assistance is needed, they should ask a Chief Instructor or other senior instructor.\"},{\"question\":\"What are common mistakes for advanced drivers and what should be done if they are found?\",\"answer\":\"After the checklist, the guide describes common mistakes made by advanced drivers. If any of these mistakes are happening, the driver should ask for assistance to become safer and faster.\"}]","Advanced Driver Checklist - Build a solo HPDE skills checklist | PDF",1789714786,18]