The Four Principles of Car Control
An Accident Is Really An Emergency...
... dealt with badly. Accidents occur when drivers are suddenly confronted with the need for extraordinary
responses. Except for police, fire and medical personnel, no normal citizen is ever taught such responses.
Driving Is A Psycho-Motor Skill...
... just like baseball, gymnastics or any sport. In the Emergency Zone, where things happen too quickly for the average driver to cope, one must rely on athletic skills to react
correctly.
The Mind Is A Bio-Computer...
... and the athletic skills that produce the most effective reaction can only be
developed by pre-programming the subconscious. Otherwise, the ‘computer’ defaults to a panic reaction and locks up.
Physical Training Produces a Positive
Attitude...
and once a person feels confident about their physical and mental skills they develop pride and a heightened sense of responsibility about their behavior. Pride is a powerful motivator.
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