10 Awesome Techniques to Become a Skilled Driver

[Music] ten awesome techniques to become a skilled driver do you remember your first time driving a car you are probably 16 and somewhat nervous your driving instructor or was that your dad was teaching you all it takes to make your car move without getting yourself and others in trouble good times now years later you probably sometimes still feel like you could learn some more tricks to make driving an even better experience we can help you with that let us take a look at 10 awesome tips we have put together to make your driving safer and more satisfying we promise you will love them and will be surprised at how comfortable you feel sitting in your favorite set of wheels do you want to drive like a pro if you do give this video a thumbs up and watch it till the end number 10 take a defensive driving course everyone can take additional courses to master their skills defensive driving courses are taken not only by beginners but by experienced drivers as well the best thing about defensive driving courses is that you can take them online and they only cost around thirty dollars but will save you much more money now taking a state and court approved course can be the reason for traffic ticket dismissal it will also help you save up to 10% on car insurance and take violation points off your driving record not bad right Plus even if you think you know the traffic rules perfectly fine because you've been driving every day for years some things just fade away and you never know when you might need them again taking a defensive driving course you can refresh your memories on what the difference between a DUI and a DWI and why you shouldn't do either of them and many other important things there isn't anything shameful in the desire to keep other drivers and yourself away from danger there is no such thing as too old or too smart to study live and learn number 9 brake with your left foot this is something you are probably taught not to do while taking driving lessons it even sounds unnatural however it is a powerful trick used by auto races they do it to save time because it really matters to them you know braking with their left foot they don't have to waste precious fractions of a second while moving the right foot to the brake pedal left foot braking also lets them use the brake and the gas at the same time it is a difficult technique that requires regular practice but it is worth it even if you don't plan to become an auto racer this skill can help you in case of emergency using this technique you will be able to turn very quickly by keeping up the necessary engine speed maintaining the same driving speed and controlling over steering at the same time number eight move at the same speed as other vehicles everybody learns this rule in driver education courses but not all drivers follow it you probably want to be the first and everything but driving in a stream of cars is not the right time and place to show your leadership qualities driving at a speed that is lower or higher than the speed of other traffic is dangerous and it can cause accidents that's why when choosing your speed you should first take into account traffic density see it as your patience testing ground and stay safe number seven keep your hands on the wheel at the proper position for years driving instructors taught students to keep their hands on the steering wheel at the 10 and 2 positions as if on a clock but in the last 4 years instructors advise keeping your hands lower at either nine and three or eight and fourth this provides you with better control when driving have you ever felt the tension in your hands after long driving then we have good news for you the new recommended position is also the most ergonomic position to hold your hands in for a long period of time relaxed muscles and better control over your car this trick will of course make your driving a better experience number six control under steering and over steering in cases of under steering the front tires lose traction on the road surface while turning because of the speed of acceleration in cases of over steering the same thing happens with the rear tires if you're driving on a wet or icy road don't accelerate too much driving at a moderate speed will help you avoid most cases of understeering or over steering this will help you stay out of trouble and traffic accidents attention in cases of under steering or over steering never release the gas or brake pedals too quickly we are halfway through the list have you learned any new tricks you want to try out so far you can share them in the comments keep watching this video till the end to find out what heel-toe downshifting is and how to properly adjust your side mirrors to avoid accidents number 5 park precisely what was the hardest part of the learning process when you were taking driving lessons many people will say parallel parking like this video if you agree with them it is ok to admit it probably made little sense to you back then why is parallel parking so important and it is so time-consuming and confusing if you can parallel park perfectly you won't be afraid of crowded parking lots also you will be more confident when driving a car in Reverse when you master it you will be able to park any vehicle in a matter of seconds still finding it complicated parking sensors or part Ronix can help you a great deal they can be useful in both forward and reverse movements number 4 use the handbrake to perform a handbrake turn this technique like left foot braking requires practice and like left foot braking it is widely used by auto racers it helps them keep momentum when getting around a tight corner there are many of those on a racing track the racer locks up the rear wheels slows the car and points it in the right direction without losing speed he cares so much about again this trick is not only good for racers and it can help you in an emergency it can also be handy if you have to perform a sharp fast turn and winner but don't do overuse this technique and don't try it on dry asphalt unless you want to expose the tires to premature wear number three use heel-toe downshifting it might look like making some hip-hop moves with your feet on gas and brake but in fact it is a great and useful trick the sense of this technique consists in shifting the transmission down from a higher gear to a lower one by hitting the gas pedal with your heel and braking with your toe at the same time it reduces the time required for shifting gears prevents the unloading of rear wheels and allows fast and smooth down shifting before turning more than that your transmission will live longer if you use this technique number two pay attention to cars in the distance what do you normally look at while moving in heavy traffic most definitely your nearest surroundings it is of course important for your safety but one trick you should learn is to look ahead to see if you notice brake lights a quarter mile ahead of you it can save you some valuable seconds enough to stop your car and not get in an accident even if you are a very experienced driver always stay alert and focus and reallocate your attention you never know what can happen on the road number one adjust the mirrors to eliminate blind spots being an experienced driver is first of all about driving safely you can't do it if your side mirrors are not properly adjusted if the side mirrors mostly reflect the flanks of your car it means that you are not making proper use of the whole reflecting surfaces to adjust the rear view mirrors properly you should remember some simple rules the driver side mirror should reflect only a quarter of the car a part of its rear wing the passenger side mirror like the drivers one should reflect only the rear quarter of the vehicle the cabins rearview mirror should reflect the rear window right in the center of it we are sure if you use these awesome techniques it will take your driving experience to a whole new level if you found this video useful make sure to like it and share it with your friends they also deserve to know how to drive like a pro subscribe to our channel not to miss any updates there is more great stuff on the way join us on the bright side you you

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Length: 8min 26sec (506 seconds)

Published: Wed Nov 01 2017