Why do most drivers not realise that...
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...constant braking is both pointlessly inefficient and shows a complete lack of driving ability/awareness? I know this has probably been done to death but it always gets on my nerves!
I notice it more and more that following people driving on the country roads where I live that the huge majority of drivers will brake for virtually every corner they come to. I am not talking about people in fast cars who are wanting to "press on" but those in normal cars just wanting to travel from A to B.
In these hard times one would assume the average motorist would be more conscious of the fact that every time you touch the brake pedal you are effectively wasting fuel as well as wearing out pads/discs.
Contrary to what many may assume you do not have to drive at a snail's pace to avoid heavy or even moderate use of brakes. I can "make progress" nicely with only light use of brakes at junctions etc just by anticipation and not following other cars too closely. I'm sure I'm not the only one on PH who has noticed this but its an interesting point I think.
Cue cool story bro etc etc.
I notice it more and more that following people driving on the country roads where I live that the huge majority of drivers will brake for virtually every corner they come to. I am not talking about people in fast cars who are wanting to "press on" but those in normal cars just wanting to travel from A to B.
In these hard times one would assume the average motorist would be more conscious of the fact that every time you touch the brake pedal you are effectively wasting fuel as well as wearing out pads/discs.
Contrary to what many may assume you do not have to drive at a snail's pace to avoid heavy or even moderate use of brakes. I can "make progress" nicely with only light use of brakes at junctions etc just by anticipation and not following other cars too closely. I'm sure I'm not the only one on PH who has noticed this but its an interesting point I think.
Cue cool story bro etc etc.
Thin White Duke said:
Ug_lee said:
Maybe to do with an increase in automatics?
I find myself braking considerably more in the auto we have despite my best efforts to keep it to a minimum.
I would agree with this. I find myself braking considerably more in the auto we have despite my best efforts to keep it to a minimum.
A few hours training with my groups auto expert, learning how to actually use that auto box, and all was sorted.
There are of course many types of automatic, and they require different driving techniques, we have two, a tiptronic 5 series, and a centrifugral smart car, I imagine the hardest one's to drive would be those that just have PNDR.
I am totally aware of this,people braking not only on every corner when braking is totally unnecessary but even braking after every f
king slight bump on the road,it makes my piss boil.
If you drive like this even at 20 mph,brakes will overheat and get fked just like after a trackday.
mod edit: please don't evade the swear filter, it is there for a reason
king slight bump on the road,it makes my piss boil.If you drive like this even at 20 mph,brakes will overheat and get f
ked just like after a trackday.mod edit: please don't evade the swear filter, it is there for a reason
Nigel Worc's said:
Thin White Duke said:
Ug_lee said:
Maybe to do with an increase in automatics?
I find myself braking considerably more in the auto we have despite my best efforts to keep it to a minimum.
I would agree with this. I find myself braking considerably more in the auto we have despite my best efforts to keep it to a minimum.
A few hours training with my groups auto expert, learning how to actually use that auto box, and all was sorted.
There are of course many types of automatic, and they require different driving techniques, we have two, a tiptronic 5 series, and a centrifugral smart car, I imagine the hardest one's to drive would be those that just have PNDR.
MercScot said:
What about the ones who brake every time a car comes towards them in the oppsite direction? Sadlly happens all the time in Sussex and drives me mad!
My mum does that - she's a fking menace on the roads. Should never have passed, and her driving has only ever deteriorated since that time.Nigel Worc's said:
I had this problem when I first started to drive an auto, I found I couldn't drive it comfortably to "standard"
A few hours training with my groups auto expert, learning how to actually use that auto box, and all was sorted.
There are of course many types of automatic, and they require different driving techniques, we have two, a tiptronic 5 series, and a centrifugral smart car, I imagine the hardest one's to drive would be those that just have PNDR.
You'd love the 4 speed auto we have in the Jimny A few hours training with my groups auto expert, learning how to actually use that auto box, and all was sorted.
There are of course many types of automatic, and they require different driving techniques, we have two, a tiptronic 5 series, and a centrifugral smart car, I imagine the hardest one's to drive would be those that just have PNDR.
HonestIago said:
In these hard times one would assume the average motorist would be more conscious of the fact that every time you touch the brake pedal you are effectively wasting fuel as well as wearing out pads/discs.
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