Do You Know Your Car

We can drive our cars in many ways, and the probable ways are not limited. Many ways include proper and good and also the maniac and foolish ways of driving.

This article will be concentrating on the not so convenient ways in which people drive; creating a problem for themselves, other drivers on road and pedestrians as well.

We have seen people sleep during the drive, drunk driving, drinking while driving or should say driving while drinking. I have also seen a guy searching for something under the seat while driving (trust me).

I will share a few examples and one of my own experience in this article.

There are maniacs and lunatics on the road walking and driving, and now that is not just the problem. I have seen many people who just use their car just like a commuting vehicle or a transportation medium.

Yes, it is a transportation machine, but above that, the vehicle is much more than a medium of transportation, especially when you’re sitting inside it.

All I am saying is that you need to have a connection with your car, a connection with your mind as well as your body.

Being an automobile enthusiast and lover I want to convey something about your vehicle that you have to take care of.

First of all, you need to have a connection with your car or bike. You should be able to drive with a flow.

I have seen many who have just started driving after getting their license; they just seem like a beginner who isn’t familiar with the car. While changing the gear, they have to literally look at the gear lever and change.

This is the part where one can understand your connection with your car.

Another incident which I remember is; during a trip I saw a guy going reverse to park on the roadside. The thing that I noticed was, he put his head outside the car through the window to look back instead of look at the 3 rear-view mirrors his car has.

This attitude or activities seem to be common or of not that important, but, these are the things which inhibit the processes of becoming a good driver.

Yes, not everyone wants to be a pro driver but there many things we should know and adapt to our car which will be fruitful in the future.

I would like to share one incident in my life that happened a few months ago.

I was driving on 4 lane highway and behind me was another and in front of me was a bus. Remember, in India, we drive on the left side. I was in the first lane and I was going to overtake the bus and started speeding up.

When I was halfway to overtaking, a drunkard just jumped in front of me!

There was no way I could stop as the car behind me will collide with me if I do so, nor I can overtake the bus with the present speed.

What I did next was totally a reflex action.

I downed the gear to 3rd and accelerated and overtook the bus in a sudden move before I reached close to the drunkard.

Hence, avoiding the collision with the car behind me and not hitting the pedestrian straight to heaven.

It is really hard to explain about being a good driver through a blog, but I think I am trying my best.

To make it easy, I would suggest you what to do and what not to do with your car.

Things to do

KNOW YOUR CAR’S LIMIT

Always have an idea of what your car can do and what it cannot. Knowing the limits of your car is the first step you can take towards becoming a good driver.

STEERING FEEDBACK

One way to know the road you driving is smooth or bumpy is analyzing the steering feedback. It will help you to judge the road’s condition.

SERVICE YOUR CAR AT LEAST TWICE IN A YEAR

Servicing your car is as important as you have a medical checkup. It will keep the car healthy and smooth

Things you shouldn’t do

DON’T THINK

Yes, don’t think and drive. Every move you make should be voluntary and your brain should work as the same way as you are walking or running.

On road we don’t have time to think, everything happens in seconds.

All you need to have is a reflex action as I had in my incident.

Don’t Always Apply Brakes When A Situation Arises

One thing we’ve been told by the experienced drivers is to apply brakes when anything happens. Yes, it is a good technique but doesn’t always work. We have to always analyse the surroundings; the vehicles on our sides, front and back. A decision should be made after considering all this and yes within in seconds.

Don’t Always Driver As Per Your Speed

There are certain speed limits as well as there is certain implied minimum speed in which you should go while driving on road. People will get irritated when you’re driving slow and there is no way of overtaking you.

Finally, these are just a few of the things I want to say but, it’s you who should actually work hard to learn about how to drive even after getting the license.

Try to improve your driving skills each day as much as possible.

Wish you a safe and happy drive.

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