Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting information relating to a driver of a motor vehicle using portable computing apparatus, camera for capturing an image or images relating to operation of the vehicle by the driver and a location sensor for providing information relating to location of the vehicle. The computing apparatus is capable of recording information from an observer relating to operation of the vehicle by the driver to enable the driver to be assessed. The method and apparatus may be applied to capturing information relating to any observable scene. Information collected as above may be used for a training or an information program for drivers or users of vehicles.

Abstract: A method of improving car steering performance is disclosed. The method comprises modifying the size of the flow path for supply of hydraulic fluid from a pump to a steering unit so that the flow path is of a size greater than the size prior to modification. The modification can be made by increasing the size of a bore (61) of a bolt (63) forming a restriction (45) in the pump or by modifying a fitting (47) to increase fluid flow through the fitting (47).

Abstract: A system (50) for monitoring and/or evaluating performance of an operator of a controllably movable object is provided. The object has operational parameters including turning, accelerating and braking operations, and at least one of the operational parameters changes with behaviours of the operator. The system (10 or 50) comprises a housing member (52) with a chamber therein and a sensing unit (64) positioned on said housing member (52) or in said chamber. The sensing unit (52) is a multi-axial moving coil accelerometer and each axis being arranged to sense one of said operational parameters.