Top 5 bad driving habits to quit (autoindustriya)

**StockEngine** · January 28th, 2017 03:39 AM

http://www.autoindustriya.com/featur...this-year.html

#1 is spot on. I lectured my sister on this.

#2 & #4 are good.

#5 didnt mention newer cars with automatic trannies. When youre going downhill and stepping on the brakes, your transmission will use engine braking automatically.

I dont have these habits though.

**WallyWest** · January 28th, 2017 10:42 AM

#1 says 3 and 9 o'clock but I think driving schools still teach 10 and 2 o'clock. It's time the schools update it because 10 and 2 risks breaking the driver's thumbs should the airbag deploy.

#4 I'm guilty of. I tend to play follow-the-car-in-front instead of looking farther ahead.

#5 is car dependent I think. Mine tends to accelerate (at least that's how I sense it) if in D while going down steep parking ramps. I have to shift to B.

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**CruzeR911** · January 28th, 2017 11:01 AM

I don't have these habits either. I had a good teacher.

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**oj88** · January 28th, 2017 12:45 PM

Most steering wheels have a thumb 'rest' at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions. This is ideal for me. Resting my hands at 10 and 2 feels unnatural and uncomfortable. I think the 10 and 2 positions were applicable when steering wheels weren't as ergonomic as they are now.

To me, the ideal steering wheel distance from you is when you stretch out your hands (with your back flat on the backrest), your wrist (not palm) should reach the 12 o'clock position. Too far and you won't have enough leverage to turn the wheel in an emergency. Too near, you risk hurting or killing yourself when the airbag deploys.

On seatbelts, as the driver, you are responsible to compel all passengers to wear their safety belts. No ifs, no buts.

I agree that freewheeling at speed in neutral and to some extent, with the clutch depressed (M/T) is bad.

I wish they publish more articles on road signs and road safety (ie. Right-of-way, meaning of road markings, etc.) These are fundamental skills that ALL drivers must know, but ironically, the most abused.

**Walter** · January 28th, 2017 05:08 PM

On modern cars, freewheeling will consume more fuel ...

**CVT** · January 28th, 2017 08:32 PM

For AT cars going downhill, better to use your manual shifter (if you have it) or paddle shifters. Or shift to D2

**Wh1stl3r2** · January 28th, 2017 08:47 PM

Except in Canada. They actually have signs that discourage engine braking because "it's bad for the environment, eyy"?

**oj88** · January 29th, 2017 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r2

Except in Canada. They actually have signs that discourage engine braking because "it's bad for the environment, eyy"?

This is limited to trucks and semi's using Jake brakes. When applied, they produce a loud "BRRRR" noise that bothers communities.

Our local buses, particularly provincial ones have them. It is usually activated via a stalk switch.

This is what it sounds like:
Skip to 1:20 - jake brake disturbing the peace - YouTube

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**rmolivar** · April 15th, 2017 08:24 AM

I think rather than saying engine braking, staying at low gears when going downhill is more appropriate, so the car doesn't speed up, which lessens the need to brake too much.

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