Driving technique - online training with an instructor
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In this section you will learn essential and most important topics related to correct and safe vehicle control in road traffic. Driving technique focuses on understanding how a car works and what you need to do to set the vehicle in motion.
Learning in this section starts with moving off — how to do it smoothly, without jerking. Correct use of the clutch and accelerator is not only about starting off, but about the entire concept of driving. That is why it is a great introduction to the next topic: gear shifting. You will learn how to shift gears correctly, what engine speed to maintain and how the clutch behaves when shifting to higher gears.
These aspects are an ideal introduction to starting on an incline, which requires coordination and understanding how the car behaves in specific situations.
Maneuvering a vehicle is part of everyday driving — narrow streets, parking, turning around or reversing are maneuvers we use every time we get into a car. There are no shortcuts — you need to know how to do it properly. Did you know that during braking, drivers statistically apply only about 10–15 kg of pedal pressure? That is not enough for emergency braking. In this lesson you will learn how to brake correctly and how to brake in an emergency — because the force needed may not be obvious.
The whole section is tied together by the concept of taking turns — apexes, proper lane positioning and even vehicle placement. At higher speeds or in difficult weather conditions, an ordinary turn can become extraordinary in the blink of an eye…
