When it comes to driving, you normally have the options to choose an automatic or manual transmission car. Of the two, automatic transmission cars are no challenge at all. All you have to do is put it to D (drive) and you are on your way. All you have to do from there is use the brakes or place it on P (park) when you are not mobile. But if you really want to be a good … [Read more...]
Driving Tip: Learn to Use the Engine Brake
When you drive your car, it is easy to step on the gas to accelerate. To stop, there is always the brakes to use but just be sure you don’t burn it. Especially if you are driving downwards like perhaps from a hill, it would be best to put assistance to the brakes wear and tear by downshifting your gears. But don’t do it instantly. For example you are already in the 4th … [Read more...]
Driving is about Disciplining Yourself
There is more to driving than jumping on your car and cruising along the roads. There are certain rules and regulations you have to follow such as speed limits and road courtesy. For every component of your car lies a reason for being. For example, signal lights and brake lights are present to avoid accidents and to provides advanced warning on where you are headed. If you will … [Read more...]
Don’t be a Clutch Driver
Drivers have their own styles for driving. While some may not tell you up straight, it would be wise to avoid being a clutch driver, assuming you are using a stick-shift vehicle. Manual transmission driving is the best way to be able to drive the right way since it trains you to take hold of a car and really know when to shift gears when the need arises. One thing you will … [Read more...]
Learning to Drive Takes a Dive
With rising oil prices these days, who would still want to drive a car? Technically, this will affect a lot of aspiring drivers, particularly the teenagers. But the groups which will surely be hit hard would be the companies that provide driving lessons as their main bread and butter. For the record, there are many people who enroll in driving institutes to know the basics … [Read more...]