[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.

[olduser]

In teaching my children, I found they had been primed with such a lot of rubbish about driving tests it was worth explaining what examiners were trying to do, therefore what they needed to show.

What are the examiners trying to do?
They are trying to answer three basic questions 1) Are you in control of the vehicle at all times?
2) Do you understand road signs? 3) Do you understand the relevant laws?

To the, 'but dad complaints', I said think of it this way;
Someone is laying on the road injured or about to die, and a policeman says the other driver could nearly drive, would you feel well that's alright then ?

It appeared to work.