We all make mistakes. Fact. Sometimes we make mistakes whilst driving - all of us. Sometimes the consequences of our mistakes can be very severe; for us or for others. An accident can be a very lonely place. On the face of it, dented metal can be fixed or thrown away. Damaged physical lives can be fixed. Or maybe not... Bent metal, bent bodies - damaged pride and wrecked joy. For so many people. What of those who feel responsible? What of those who feel injured or are living

Many years ago a Fleet Manager asked me why we were teaching his drivers to skid? I simply replied that we were not teaching them to skid but teaching them what the 4 causes of a skid were because once they understood those, they could make the decision to avoid them. Most drivers first experience of skidding is on a public highway when there is less than a few metres available in which to regain control; yes regain control as the definition of skidding is a loss of control!