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One of the most common results of incorrect driving technique is that the car understeer on the entry to a corner, and then snaps into oversteer on the exit. There are a number of possible causes for this, including taking the wrong line into the corner, steering incorrectly and applying the throttle at the wrong time.
A small error in any of these aspects can have a serious effect on the performance of the car, and cost a great deal in terms of lap time, consistency and tyre wear.
Fortunately, to an instructor of the calibre of John Stevens, these small errors are quite obvious and can be cleared up quickly and easily. The effect on the car is dramatic, and once you have felt how much better the car reacts and handles, there will be no temptation to return to a less precise method of driving.
The improvement will stay with you for as long as you continue to employ the correct technique, though many drivers find benefit in coming back for 'refresher' courses as their careers progress.
The crucial point is always, in John's words, to "do what is right for the car" - or to let the car go quickly rather than forcing it to do so. This means knowing the most appropriate line round any given corner, and being aware of the forces acting on the car and using them to your advantage.
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