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2. Heel-and-toe shifting - Wikipedia

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   Heel-and-toe shifting[1] is an advanced driving technique used mostly in performance driving with a manual gearbox, [2] although some drivers use it on the road in everyday conditions in the interest of effectiveness. It involves operating the throttle and brake pedals simultaneously with the right foot, while facilitating normal activation of ...

3. How to drive in snow and icy weather - AOL

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   Many automatic cars have a "snow" or "winter" gearbox mode. Check your handbook for details. Maintain the right speed: too fast and you risk losing control, but driving too slowly means you might ...

4. Energy-efficient driving - Wikipedia

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   Energy-efficient driving techniques are used by drivers who wish to reduce their fuel consumption, and thus maximize fuel efficiency. Many drivers have the potential to improve their fuel efficiency significantly. [1] Simple things such as keeping tires properly inflated, having a vehicle well-maintained and avoiding idling can dramatically ...

5. Float shifting - Wikipedia

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   Float shifting can reduce clutch wear because it is used so much less (only for starting from a standstill). Conversely, improper engagement of a gear (when the engine and transmission speeds aren't matched) can cause wear on the synchros and lockouts, and damage the gears by physically grinding them together due to a difference in speed.

6. Edmunds: The best cars you can still get with a manual ... - AOL

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   For driving enthusiasts, the high-performance Type R version is the one to get. Honda knows how much a manual adds to the experience that it doesn’t offer an optional automatic at all.

7. Two-second rule - Wikipedia

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   The two-second rule provides a simpler way of perceiving the distance. To estimate the time, a driver can wait until the rear end of the vehicle in front passes any distinct and fixed point on the roadway—e.g. a road sign, mailbox, line/crack/patch in the road. After the car ahead passes a given fixed point, the front of one's car should pass ...

8. Dead pedal - Wikipedia

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   The dead pedal serves two main purposes in cars. It acts as a footrest for the left foot, for the comfort of the driver. In cars with manual transmissions, it helps keep the driver from riding the clutch, a dangerous practice of keeping the clutch partially disengaged while driving. The dead pedal provides an inclined surface for the driver's ...

9. Gen Z might be the safest generation of teen drivers ... - AOL

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   Tips for parents: Graduated driver licensing. ... Read your owner’s manual to ensure you understand how your car’s safety systems, such as adaptive cruise control or blind spot monitoring ...