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What do drivers have to know to do their job?

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They have to be aware of the performance limitations of their car under specific circumstances.

They have to know the type of control input required to produce the results they require.

They also have to understand how the behaviour of the car is affected by wind, rain, damage and how to maximise the performance of the car in this situation.

 

 

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