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Most drivers have a tendency to solely focus on the vehicle in front of them. Racing drivers, on the other hand, focus on where they want to go, and not directly on the car in front of them.
This is essentially an aerodynamic technique. When you drive behind another vehicle, drag will be greatly reduced. This will have an impact on speed and fuel consumption.
This one involves a bit more dexterity as you’ll be using the ball of your right foot on the brake pedal and the heel on the gas pedal. The purpose of this technique is to match the engine speed (RPMs) with the road speed when you brake and downshift.
You will most likely see this technique in car races. And while driving behind a big truck would save you some money, this can actually be very dangerous, so you should be very careful.
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This plays a major role in driving. As you break, or turn, weight is transferred to a specific part of the car. E.g. when you break in a straight line, the weight is transferred to the front.
Most of us have been taught to hold the steering wheel at 10 and 2 o’clock. But this has probably something to do with the fact that for many years cars didn’t have power steering.
This might sound counter-intuitive for the average driver, but racing drivers actually drive as smoothly as possible. Many of us think that getting busy behind the wheel is the way to go. But aggressive driving is a rookie mistake.
Constant acceleration, breaking, and steering greatly affects weight transfer, which is one of the most important things in effective and safe driving. Do one thing at a time when possible.
Understanding weight transfer is very important in driving, as it affects every aspect of a car’s performance, particularly the grip of the tires.
This is a technique used to downshift, making the revs match the gear. For instance, if you’re on third and go down to second, your RPMs will shoot up substantially. This is where double clutching can be useful.
Driving is an essential part of many people's lives. It is one the best ways to move around without having to rely on public transport, and indeed the only option to do so in some parts of the world.
You can get a driver's license, but you won't really learn how to drive until you've actually done it for some time. You will learn how to react in certain circumstances and drive in a number of different weather and road conditions. After some time, you can become a quite proficient driver. But how do you take it a step further? How do you improve and learn new driving skills?
Well, not in a regular driving school, that's for sure. One way to delve into advanced driving techniques is to look at what pro racing drivers do. After all, you can always learn from the best at any given activity.
There are a number of techniques and tips that can help you become an even better driver. With these under your (seat)belt you will be able to drive safer and more efficiently than ever. From defensive driving techniques, to full-on racing tips, put the pedal to the metal and cruise through this gallery. You'll be a better driver at the end of it, or at least you'll have the tools to become one.
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Driving is an essential part of many people's lives. It is one the best ways to move around without having to rely on public transport, and indeed the only option to do so in some parts of the world.
You can get a driver's license, but you won't really learn how to drive until you've actually done it for some time. You will learn how to react in certain circumstances and drive in a number of different weather and road conditions. After some time, you can become a quite proficient driver. But how do you take it a step further? How do you improve and learn new driving skills?
Well, not in a regular driving school, that's for sure. One way to delve into advanced driving techniques is to look at what pro racing drivers do. After all, you can always learn from the best at any given activity.
There are a number of techniques and tips that can help you become an even better driver. With these under your (seat)belt you will be able to drive safer and more efficiently than ever. From defensive driving techniques, to full-on racing tips, put the pedal to the metal and cruise through this gallery. You'll be a better driver at the end of it, or at least you'll have the tools to become one.