When driving, it is extremely important to be able to predict what other drivers might do. Only then, you will be able to react quickly and plan your actions taking into account what will most probably happen on the road in the near future. So don’t focus only on what is just in front of […]
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Launching your car means to rapidly accelerate it from a complete stop. It is not advisable to do so in any conditions, as it will put unnecessary strain on your car’s transmission and some other elements. However, if you decide to launch your car anyway and you happen to have an automatic gearbox, never do […]
Carpooling, which simply means having more people travelling in single vehicle, not only reduces travel costs such as fuel costs, tolls, but also decreases the overall stress of driving amongst the group. Carpooling is also a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way to travel. Sharing journeys reduces carbon emissions, traffic congestion on the roads, and […]
To be safe on the road, you should never let your emotions influence your driving. If you are too angry or nervous, stop for a while and calm down before continuing. Have a walk to get some fresh air and take a few deep breaths. If you don’t do this, your behaviour behind the wheel […]
If you are driving and need to pull over, always try to find a safe spot to make sure you will not cause any safety risk by leaving your car there. It may sometimes be tempting to break this rule, especially if we’re stopping just for a few minutes. But such behaviour may have severe […]
If you don’t fully stop your car before reversing the direction of drive, you are putting a high load on your transmission which in this case is being used for braking. And since the gearbox is not designed for such purpose, it may get damaged, especially if these conditions will repeat over time. So always […]
If there are any objects in your car that are not necessary, you should leave them at home or somewhere else. It is not only impairing your fuel efficiency, but also may increase the risk of injury during an emergency braking or a car crash if it’s not properly secured. So have a look at […]
If your car is not properly maintained it will both decrease the safety of your driving, as well as impair the fuel economy. For instance, having your car properly tuned can improve fuel mileage by up to 4%, properly inflating tires can help as much as 3% and using the correct oil is good for up […]
If you are planning to have a very long car journey, think of inviting a person that could share the driving responsibilities with you. This way, you could keep an eye on each other to react as quickly as possible to any signs of losing attention. You can also save some time, by sleeping while […]
When driving a car, you should always stay fully energised, so that you can focus on the road and react instantly to any changes in the situation. Before a long drive, make sure to have enough sleep and eat some food to keep your energy level high. During a trip take a stop whenever you […]