[Drivingforfun]

Was anyone else ever taught (or do you teach others) any interesting tips that aren't a strict requirement for being able to drive?

The one I remember was being taught to drive smoothly, and how smoothness doesn't have to mean slowness - in fact lots of race drivers will advocate a smooth driving style. However on the road it equates to a more pleasant journey for everyone in the car, and it naturally requires you to be more observant which is always a benefit

I'd be interested to hear others' contributions!

[ElCapitain]

Lift & Coast. Not taught, just a habit Ive picked up to save fuel.

[TC1474]

Originally Posted by Drivingforfun

Was anyone else ever taught (or do you teach others) any interesting tips that aren't a strict requirement for being able to drive?

The one I remember was being taught to drive smoothly, and how smoothness doesn't have to mean slowness - in fact lots of race drivers will advocate a smooth driving style. However on the road it equates to a more pleasant journey for everyone in the car, and it naturally requires you to be more observant which is always a benefit

I'd be interested to hear others' contributions!

Before I even qualified as a Police class 1, I was taught to double de clutch as a learner as it makes for a much smoother gearchange even though most vehicles have a synchromesh gearbox.

When I did my first advanced course I was already well practiced in the system so it gave me an edge over my crewmates and even now, 45 years on I still double declutch in every manual vehicle I drive, and I have yet to change a clutch despite averaging 150,000+ miles in every car before I change it.

[Rolebama]

Most roadcraft is a matter of common sense. Eg if a ball rolls into the road, there is a chance it will shortly be followed by a child. Or if a harassed-looking adult is heading toward a line of parked cars, watch for them stepping into the road and opening a car door, similarly if you spot a flash of hazards could also be followed by someone stepping out to open a door, having used a fob to unlock it. At school start and finish times you can expect schoolchildren in the road opening doors in front of you.
Most of it comes with experience.