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Driving is not just turning the steering wheel and stepping on the pedals. Every little habit you repeat while driving affects your safety, fuel consumption, and the lifespan of your vehicle.
The problem is that most drivers think they’re doing it right… when in reality you are damaging your own car without realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the five most common driving mistakes<\/strong> and the right way to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many drivers adjust the side mirrors to see their own car. This creates huge blind spots<\/strong> where motorcycles, cars, or cyclists can hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mirrors should show the street, not your vehicle<\/strong>. This drastically reduces blind spots and prevents accidents when changing lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The classic “10 and 2” position is no longer safe in modern cars. The hands should go at 3:9 o’clock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To turn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the errors that most destroys suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you brake right over the obstacle, the weight of the car goes forward and the suspension takes the full hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This way the suspension absorbs the impact instead of receiving it dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This eliminates the engine brake, making it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only in an emergency braking are both depressed at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the most destructive habits for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turning the steering wheel without the car moving drags the rubber against the ground and forces the entire system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you turn the steering wheel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Move forward a little, turn, move forward a little and adjust. Driving well is not a matter of luck. Driving is not just turning the steering wheel and stepping on the pedals. Every little habit you repeat while driving affects your safety, fuel consumption, and the lifespan of your vehicle.The problem is that most drivers think they’re doing it right… when in reality you are damaging your own car without realizing it. Here are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":28746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advices"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Use your mirrors as if they were a mirror<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The right way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Adjust each mirror until only a small part of the door is visible.
The less you see your car, the more you’ll see the actual traffic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Holding the steering wheel incorrectly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Neither is driving with one hand or crossing your arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe right way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Passing donkey backs and potholes while braking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. Pressing brake and clutch at the same time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Turn the steering wheel while the car is stopped<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This reduces wear and tear brutally.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTips and recommendations<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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It’s a matter of technique.
And applying these small changes can save you thousands in repairs and avoid serious accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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