I'll be filming some videos soon. First up will be the shuffle steering technique I earlier wrote about. Then I'll probably record something on how to properly drive with a manual transmission. The text I cited was descriptive enough, but audiovisuals are better. And I don't believe I've seen any comprehensive video tutorial online yet (most discuss the _hows_ but don't really … [Read more...]
Shuffle Steering Technique
Let me give you some sound advice on steering. Do *not* grab the steering wheel from the inside, as this can be very dangerous. You won't be able to correct the wheel's position in case something unanticipated happens (like a vehicle suddenly appearing in the direction you're turning towards). There are different ways to steer the steering wheel, and this includes the … [Read more...]
Texting While Driving Is Dangerous
The first thing that should come to mind when you read this post's title is duh!--driving while distracted is truly dangerous. But some people are guilty of this. Some would make calls, eat, apply makeup and even fiddle with the stereo controls while driving. I think texting is one of the worst things you can do while driving. Here's a study that confirms this commonsensical … [Read more...]
Drift or Powerslide Demo on YouTube
If you watched Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, you'd know what I mean. Wikipedia defines powersliding and has several descriptive steps on how to execute a drift or powerslide: Drifting refers either to a driving technique, or to a sport based on the technique; this article deals primarily with the sport. When the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle, and … [Read more...]
How to Drive a Manual Transmission
Here's an article from ehow.com on how to drive a car with manual transmission. * STEP 1: Look at the floorboard; you'll see three pedals. From left to right, they are: clutch, brake, gas. * STEP 2: Study the simple diagram on the top of the gearshift, which will show you where the gears are. In most new cars, this will look like a three-legged H. First, third and fifth … [Read more...]