Green Book GDHS 2004 vs 2011

[smilestar]

I bought 2004 edition before, I am just wondering if differences between two editions are worth buying a new copy for exam. Please guide.

 

[ptatohed]

The 5th --> 6th ed GDHS didn't change as much as, say, the 00 --> 10 HCM and I'm sure you'll still pass with the 5th ed but, if you can afford it, the GDHS is a book that's best to have current.

 

[Predgw]

The passing sight distance has changed. The relationship between the design speed and passing vehicle is changed; they are they same in the 2011 book. Also the difference in speed between the passing vehicle and the vehicle being passed has increased from 10mph top 12mph. This chagnes all the sight distances. If your going to take the time to study and invest in the 2011 book.

 

[John QPE]

This is the one book you need to be current edition.

 

[ptatohed]

This is the one book you need to be current edition.

I have to disagree. If you are only going to have one latest edition book, it'd better be the HCM.

 

[John QPE]

This is the one book you need to be current edition.

I have to disagree. If you are only going to have one latest edition book, it'd better be the HCM.

Good to know, I just picked that one up

 

[Predgw]

Looking things over, I think you need both. Studying for this is a huge investment in time. Why go into the exam knowing you have an outdated reference manual. It starts you out in a bad frame of mind.