Ford Driving Skills for Life - India Tour (Bangalore Session)

[Nofate]

Hello Everyone,

Ford has organized Driving Skills for Life event tomorrow, sorry to inform at last moment, I was browsing my facebook account and read a message from Ford Figo.

Time : Saturday, September 17 · 11:30am - 2:00pm

Location : Lathangi Ford, 448, Opp to IIMB, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
560076

Created By : Ford India

Facebook Page: Ford Driving Skills for Life - India Tour (Bangalore Session) | Facebook

 

[350Z]

Thanks for information. It’s a great initiative by Ford. Did you attend the event today?

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[Nofate]

Yes I attended the DSFL event, I will update details soon.

 

[350Z]

Fantastic. Waiting for the details and pictures.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[Nofate]

Sorry for the delay guys, I tried to scan the materials given during the event my bad luck scanner not functioning properly. I'll update tomorrow.

 

[Umang]

hey buddy congrats and kudos to ford..you can upload pics later but atleast tell what happened there!!

 

[Nofate]

Hello Everyone,
Sorry to delayed update, thank to my hectic work schedule.
Below are the three main things discussed @ DSFL (Driving Skills for Life)
Ø Safe Driving
Ø Economic Driving and
Ø Eco-Friendly driving

Theory session consisted of presentations and videos related to above mentioned topics; I’ll upload the materials shared.
The practical session consisted of below exercises:
We had group of very minimal participants – total of 6 people. (Most of they were not aware since it was communicated via face book)
For Testing we had two machines, Fiesta 1.6 and Figo 1.4
First step in practical session was to observe the check the basic security steps in and out of the car viz
Ø Checking air pressure (low or tires are not flat),
Ø Seat belts,
Ø Headlights, horn and indicator functioning (Basic functions of the car)
Ø Any malfunction warning on the console and
Ø Adjusting the view mirrors and side mirrors.

Braking: We were instructed to drive at a speed of 50kmph, and when they reached the marked spot, we have to brake. How to brake - any which way - gradual, or panic braking.

We were asked to guess the distance at which the car would come to a halt.

Maintain 3 cars distance while following another car when driving fast (mostly on a highway). Of course this rule cannot be applied in the bumper-to-bumper traffic while driving in city.
This rule changes to 6 cars while driving in bad weather (when visibility is bad - rain/fog).

Use Vehicle's momentum: We were instructed to drive and reach a marked spot on the road at a speed of 50kmph and when we reach the marked spot, driver has to remove his leg from the accelerator and were not to press the clutch or brake and check the distance till where the vehicle would run/stop using the initial momentum.

 

[Nofate]

Not able to attach the PDF and Zip files

 

['venom']

Hi, they taught useful info. was it for ford owners only ?

 

[drivetech4]

That's a really great move by Ford. I would like to attend it, if it happens in Pune or Mumbai. Is it only for Ford owners?

 

[Surfer]

Braking: We were instructed to drive at a speed of 50kmph, and when they reached the marked spot, we have to brake. How to brake - any which way - gradual, or panic braking.We were asked to guess the distance at which the car would come to a halt.
Use Vehicle's momentum: We were instructed to drive and reach a marked spot on the road at a speed of 50kmph and when we reach the marked spot, driver has to remove his leg from the accelerator and were not to press the clutch or brake and check the distance till where the vehicle would run/stop using the initial momentum.

What is the outcome ?

Thanks Nofate for sharing.

Not able to attach the PDF and Zip files

What's the size ? You can upload it on some other site and give us links.

 

[350Z]

The event is open for everyone but you have to register in advance because it’s on first come first serve basis due to limited availability of seats. Attached below is the schedule for other cities. You can register by sending your Name, City and Phone Number to fordfigo[at]gmail.com. Official website: Driving Skills For Life | Driving Ford

- Saturday, Sep 17, Bangalore, 11:30am - 2pm
- Sunday, Sep 25, Mumbai, 11:30am - 2 pm
- Saturday, Oct 1, Delhi, 11:30am - 2pm
- Sunday, Oct 9, Chandigarh, 11.30am - 2pm
- Saturday, Oct 15, Chennai, 11:30am - 2pm



Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[ford_fan]

when it will happen in dehradun???

 

[shailinder]

when it will happen in dehradun???

Not sure whether it will happen in D'Dun but yes Delhi could be in pipeline. Or else they would cover major cities first before coming to D'Dun.

 

[drivetech4]

Not sure whether it will happen in D'Dun but yes Delhi could be in pipeline. Or else they would cover major cities first before coming to D'Dun.

Its on 1st of Oct In Delhi, check the post by 350Z above, for more details.