Motoring For Dummies - All Your Car & Driving Questions Answered H

[lomex32]

I agree on the slow in fast out on curves ... I put my gear on NEUTRAL

and ENGAGE to the APPROPRIATE GEAR once i got out of the curve

 

I disagreed dun sa recommendation sa MOTORING TODAY na sabi DO NOT

PUT your GEARS on NEUTRAL when managing a curve daw. It makes the car UNSTABLE ...

 

 

Brake before the turn, not during...

 

Slow in, Fast out...in a turn slow down, enter the turn, and accelerate on exit

 

Your right and left hands should never pass 12oclock respectively, once past, move hand location to 12 and 6 again.

 

Never let go of the wheel, even after a turn, guide the wheel back again.

 

When turning left, push your right hand, do not pull on your left hand and vice versa...

[Guest Leviticus]

it might seem corny but the driving style in Initial D promotes good driving. put an open cup of water on your dashboard, do not spill the water

 

I once delivered bread from pangasinan to baguio and vice versa. Kung pitpit ang tinapay bawas sweldo so talagang mapipilitan ka magdrive smoothly. The way you change gears, the way you stop, the way you step on the gas, everything influences the smoothness of your driving. biggest challenge ko talaga at that time were the the long turns of marcos highway.

 

pinakamahirap talaga imaneuver ang Naguilian road. panay turns kasi!

 

big difference ang delivering ko noon coz it influenced my driving today. mga officemates ko complain sa ibang officemates because nahihilo sila kapagnakikisakay but sa akin hindi raw nahihilo

[adriane888]

Practice driving first sa subdivision niyo. Pag kayang kaya mo na sa subdivision niyo, try mo naman sa labas ng subdivision niyo, then EDSA.

 

Pointers:

* Never ever tailgate sa PUV's. Mga siraulo yan. Kung saan saan sila humihinto. Sometimes, di pa talaga itatabi ng maayos bago magbaba ng passengers.

 

* Never overtake on a blind curve. Blind curve yung curve na hindi mo nakikita kung may parating na vehicle or wala.

 

* Full stop pagdating ng intersection. Look left and right bago lumiko.

 

* Don't use your high beam at all times. If necessary lang. Para hindi masilaw yung mga pasalubong na sasakyan.

 

* Before overtaking a slow vehicle, businahan or flash-an mo muna ng ilaw para at least aware siya na oovertake ka.

 

* Never showoff kung hindi mo naman pala talaga kaya. Maraming nadidisgrasya dahil sa ganyang ugali.

 

HTH!

Add ko lang.. wag kang magmamabilis pag di mo pa kabisado ang kalsada...

[Moonwalker]

magandang training yung binanggit ni Leviticus about dun sa maglalagay ka ng about 3/4 cup of water tapos lagay mo sa cup holder ng sasakyan mo. kahit mabilis ka pang magpatakbo basta wag lang matatapon yung tubig.

 

quote ko lang yung sinabi nung bida sa Initial D

 

"Brakes, steering wheel, gears and the gas pedal... If I'm too rough with any of those, I spill the water."

Edited January 2, 2007 by Moonwalker

[federicuger]

hi guys, happy new year!

 

may iniwan sa amin na kotse, tapos ginagamit ko sya, gusto ko i service pero di ko alam kung papaano kasi ngayon lang ako na encounter ng ganitong engine tapos di naman ako mahilig mag tinker ng kotse drive lang ako ng drive. ito yung picture ng engine:

[federicuger]

[tombone]

in the past but since no time for that now so usually i bring it to the casa for maintain and repair.

[Blitzkrieg329]

Used to repair my own car...But since i sold it then bought a motorcycle. Less maintenance pa mc ko since 2006 model sya.....

[andrewfordmedina]

hi guys, happy new year!

 

may iniwan sa amin na kotse, tapos ginagamit ko sya, gusto ko i service pero di ko alam kung papaano kasi ngayon lang ako na encounter ng ganitong engine tapos di naman ako mahilig mag tinker ng kotse drive lang ako ng drive. ito yung picture ng engine:

 

I believe it is a 4A-FE engine that is TURBO-CHARGED. Usually that type of engine is installed on a Corolla 93-97 model.

 

I sometimes tinker with my engine (A corolla as well) but I have never tried doing some tinkering on a turbo-charged engine.

 

If you are unsure as to how to touch things with that car, have it serviced by a knowledgeable mechanic. I suggest you go see the folks at CAR ZONE corner Del Monte and Banawe Sts in Quezon City. Tell them your complaints and they will check it out for you in front of you. You can also wait for it to be finished.

 

Note ko lang pre, looks like the engine needs some washing.

[federicuger]

hey,

 

salamat sa info, nka turbo charged nga sya kya dko alam kung anong ang proper way to service and tune up the engine. wla naman akong complaint, ganda nga ng takbo, gusto klang ma-service sya. Naiilang ako magpa engine wash kasi dati nag pawash na ako may mga nabasa na di dapat nabasa, nawalan ako ng busina at warning sound pag nag back up ako.

 

thanks! happy new year!

[Desperantado]

Yup pag minor lang like cleaning of carb and minor electrical problem...pag malaki na sa trusted mechanic ko na dinadala

[dlastknight]

Ive always been a bit of a DIY guy when it comes to my car... I like to fiddle with it as much as i can

 

and if alam ko nman gawin as much as possible I want to do it myself... nakakadala din kasi mga ibang mekaniko, bara bara kung gumawa e, at pag katapos gawin, lilinisin mo pa lhat ng nahawakan, napahiran ng grasa o kung anuman, kaya parang ganun din

[dlastknight]

You can have the watermarks remove at your trusted auto detailing shop

[dlastknight]

If that happens, its just plain bad luck coz its ther rear... seldom accident, coz you have to be hit very hard ate the rear for it to shatter...

[dlastknight]

I use Eagle 1 windshield cleaner... ok nman sha, i think may meguiar... try that also

[dlastknight]

R.I.C.E.

 

Racing Inspired Car Enthusiast

[driftingman]

sounds very very familiar....

 

time period - about 8 or 9 years ago.

car - 1996 Honda Civic

 

rear windshield cracked while car was parked in thr front porch. day was not particularly hot - perhaps around 35 degress.

[dlastknight]

First of all what kind of scratches bro???if not too much damage... you can use rubbing compund along with an orbital polisher, or you can even use scratch remover lang with your hands if hndi nman grabe damage, but if malala, isuggest bring it to a credible body shop

[dlastknight]

when it comes to bodyshops allen isidro pa rin is the best....

 

but you can also try other good body shops like clifford, kai, drop it, etc...

 

just be straight forward on what you want them to do with your car... remmber mag tanong tanong din muna for price difrence and quality of their craftsmanship b4 you enter into any deal...

 

gud luck :cool:

[bRIX]

yung pag tantsa naman ng front part ng vehicle any tips guys?

[lomex32]

TUrn your headlights on .... the size of the light determines how close the vehicles nose

 

yung pag tantsa naman ng front part ng vehicle any tips guys?

[Flash_Brown]

nag aaral pa lang kasi ako mag drive... mejo hirap pa sa switching ng gears.. ano po ba mabibigay niyong tips para sa noob na katulad ko? salamat

 

 

if you have learned how to drive forward, first gear to at least third gear...ok na yun,

 

you should also tell your dad to help you on how to park your car..forward parking muna then backward parking....

 

it really helps when you're having a car going to work...parking in makati is painful really!!! hehehehehe

 

 

also, just relax your seat dude, pag natuto ka na, you can drive na may porma!! hehehehe

[Flash_Brown]

yung pag tantsa naman ng front part ng vehicle any tips guys?

 

 

before you drive, kindly see our front part dude, para ma tantsa mo kung tatama ka sa front...

 

inspect your front and back ng vehice mo before driving para at least ma estimate mo kung too close ka or not, pero start mo muna ng malayo para wala kang problem, also, when driving, mag space ka ng isang sasakyan sa harap mo, para kahit mag sudden brake ka, walang bangga!! hehehehe

 

:mtc:

[archbishop]

Yes, senor_dmx is right.

 

Before entering the car, check everything first. Your tires, the position of the car (Pilots also do this before every commercial flight).

 

Imagine your car as an extension of yourself. When you drive and turn, imagine yourself being that car. Look at visual indications in your car where you can place a mental barrier. For example, when at a stop or in traffic, perhaps your indication that you are close to the car in front is if your wiper blade visually "touches" the rear bumper of the car in the front. Stuff like that.

 

For manual transmission, whenever you have time and the engine is off, try practice shifting gears WITHOUT looking at them. This way, you'll mentally implant in your mind the proper shifting technique.

 

I believe in the saying "practice makes perfect". Don't worry, you'll eventually get there. just practice and practice and before you know it, driving a car will just be a part of your system like, say, brushing your teeth.

[Moonwalker]

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs33thru41.htm

 

SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES

Scanning

 

Scanning your surroundings (keeping your eyes moving) includes keeping a safe distance around your vehicle. When another driver makes a mistake, you need time to react. Give yourself this time by keeping a “space cushion” on all sides of your vehicle. This space cushion will give you room to brake or maneuver if you need it.

 

Know What Is Ahead

To avoid last minute moves, look down the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early. Constantly staring at the road just in front of your car is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert for vehicles around you. Use your mirrors. Allow enough space between you and the vehicle ahead to give yourself an “out.” Mistakes cause accidents.

 

Where is the green vehicle headed?

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/dlhdbk/34d.gif

 

In the city, 10 to 15 seconds is about one block. On the highway, 10 to 15 seconds is about a quarter of a mile.

 

Take In the Whole Scene: If you only look at the middle of the road, you will miss what is happening on the side of the road and behind you. Scanning helps you to see:

 

* Cars and people that may be in the road by the time you reach them.

* Signs warning of problems ahead.

* Signs giving you directions.

 

Turn your head before changing lanes, because your mirrors have blind spots. These blind spots can hide a motorcyclist or a bicyclist. Watch for things about to happen, like a ball rolling into the street or a car door opening.

 

Watch for Hazards: Look beyond the car ahead of you. Don’t develop a “fixed stare.” Keep scanning. Check your rear view mirrors every two to five seconds so you know the position of vehicles near you.

 

On the freeway, be ready for changes in traffic conditions. Watch for signals from other drivers. Expect merging vehicles at onramps and interchanges. Be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow. Know which lanes are clear so you can use them if you need to.

 

Don’t be a tailgater! Many drivers don’t see as far ahead as they should because they follow too closely (tailgate), and the vehicle ahead blocks their view.

 

The more space you allow between your car and the car ahead, the more time you will have to see a hazard and the more time you will have to stop or avoid that hazard.

 

Most rear end accidents are caused by tailgating. To avoid tailgating, use the “three-second rule.” When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point such as a sign, count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three.” This takes about three seconds. If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely.

 

You should allow a four-second or more cushion when:

 

* Being crowded by a tailgater. Allow extra room ahead. Then, if you need to, you can slow down gradually and avoid

braking suddenly—and being hit from behind by the tailgater!

* Driving on slippery roads.

* Following motorcyclists on wet or icy roads, on metal surfaces (i.e., bridge gratings, railroad tracks, etc.), and on gravel.

Motorcyclists can fall more often on these surfaces.

* The driver behind you wants to pass. Allow room in front of your car so the driver will have space to move into.

* Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. The extra weight makes it harder to stop.

* Following large vehicles that block your view ahead. The extra space allows you to see around the vehicle.

* You see a bus, school bus, or a placarded vehicle at railroad crossings. These vehicles must stop at railroad crossings so

slow down early and allow plenty of room.

* Merging on a freeway.

 

If you follow too closely and another driver “cuts” in front of you, just take your foot off the gas. This gives you space between your car and the other driver without having to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/images/dlhdbk/37.gif

All Shaded Areas Represent Driver's Blind Spots

 

Know What Is At Your Side

 

Any time you come to a place where people may cross or enter your path or one line of traffic meets another, you should look to the left and right sides of your vehicle to make sure no one is coming. Always look to each side at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings.

 

At intersections:

 

* Look both ways even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign:

o look to the left first, since cars coming from the left are closer to you.

o look to the right.

o take one more look to the left in case there is someone you didn’t see the first time.

* Don’t rely on traffic signals. Some drivers do not obey traffic signals so before you enter an intersection, look left, right,

and ahead for approaching traffic.

 

To maintain a space cushion on each side of your vehicle:

 

* Don’t stay in another driver’s blind spot. The other driver may not see your car and could change lanes and hit you.

* Avoid driving alongside other vehicles on multilane streets. Another driver may crowd your lane or change lanes without

looking and crash into you. Drive either ahead of or in back of the other vehicle.

* If possible, make room for vehicles entering freeways even though you have the right-of-way.

* At freeway exits, don’t drive alongside other cars. A driver may decide to exit suddenly or swerve back on.

* Keep a space between yourself and parked cars. Someone may step out from between them. A car door may open or a

car may pull out suddenly.

* Be careful when riding near bicyclists. Always leave plenty of room between your vehicle and any bicyclist.

 

Know What Is Behind You

 

It is very important to check behind you before:

 

* Changing lanes. Be sure you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter.

* Slowing down quickly. Take a quick glance in your mirrors. Also check your mirrors when you are preparing to turn into a

side road or driveway, and when you are stopping to pull into a parking space.

* Driving down a long or steep hill. On long, steep downgrades, watch for large vehicles. They can gather speed very

quickly.

* Backing up. Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. When you back up or back out

of a parking space:

o check behind the car before you get in.

o turn and look over your right shoulder while backing. As a safety measure, also look over your left shoulder before

you begin backing.

o do not depend only on your mirrors or only looking out a side window.

o back slowly to avoid accidents.

 

Check traffic behind you often to know if you are being tailgated (another driver is following too closely). If you are being tailgated, be careful! Brake slowly before stopping. Tap your brake lightly a few times to warn the tailgater you are slowing down.

 

“Lose” the tailgater as soon as you can by changing lanes or slowing down enough to encourage the tailgater to go around you. If this does not work, pull off the road when it is safe and let the tailgater pass.

 

Clean Windows And Mirrors

 

Keep your windshield and side windows clean inside and out. Bright sun or headlights on a dirty window make it hard to see out. Clear ice, frost, or dew from all windows before you drive.

 

Make sure you can see and be seen. If you drive in rain or snow, you may have to stop sometimes to wipe mud or snow off your windshield, headlights, and taillights.

 

Adjust Seat And Mirrors

 

Adjust your seat before you put on your seat belt. You should sit high enough to see the road. If you still can’t see, use a seat cushion.

 

Adjust your rear and side mirrors before you start driving. If your vehicle has a day/night mirror, learn how to use it. The night setting reduces the headlight glare from the cars behind you and helps you see better.

 

How Well Can You Stop?

 

If something is in your path, you need to see it in time to stop, assuming you have good tires, good brakes, and dry pavement:

 

* At 55 mph, it takes about 400 feet to react and bring the car to a complete stop.

* At 35 mph, it takes about 210 feet to react and bring the car to a complete stop.

 

Adjust your driving speed to the weather and road conditions (basic speed law). Turn on your lights during the day if it is hard to see or you can’t see at least 1000 feet ahead.

 

Driving In The Fog

 

The best advice for driving in the fog is DON’T. You should consider postponing your trip until the fog clears. However, if you must drive, then drive slowly and use your low beam headlights. The light from high beams will reflect back and cause glare.

 

Never drive with just your parking or fog lights.

 

Increase your following distance and be prepared to stop within the space you can see ahead. Avoid crossing or passing lanes of traffic unless absolutely necessary. Listen for traffic you cannot see. Use your wipers and defroster as necessary for best vision.

 

If the fog becomes so thick that you can barely see, pull completely off the road. Do not continue driving until you can see better. Turn off your lights or someone may see your taillights and drive into you.

 

Driving In Darkness

 

Drive more slowly at night because you cannot see as far ahead and you have less time to stop for a hazard. Make sure you can stop within the distance lighted by your headlights.

 

Use your low beam headlights at night when it rains. Don’t drive with only your parking lights on.

 

Use your high beams whenever possible as long as it is not illegal (i.e., in open country or on dark city streets). Do not blind other drivers with your high beam headlights. Dim your lights when necessary. If another driver does not dim his/her lights:

 

* Don’t look directly into oncoming headlights.

* Look toward the right edge of your lane.

* Watch the oncoming car out of the corner of your eye.

* Do not try to “get back” at the other driver by keeping your bright lights on. If you do, both of you may be blinded.

 

When you drive at night, remember:

 

* Motorcycles are harder to see at night because most have only one taillight.

* More highway construction takes place at night. Reduce your speed in highway construction zones.

* When you leave a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness.

* Drive as far to the right as possible when a vehicle with one light drives towards you. It could be a bicyclist or motorcyclist, but it could also be a vehicle with a missing headlight.

 

Driving In Rain or Snow

 

Many road pavements are the most slippery when it first starts to rain or snow because oil and dust have not yet been washed away. Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow on the road. Turn on your windshield wipers, headlights, and defroster.

 

In a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm, you may not be able to see more than 100 feet ahead. When you can’t see any farther than that, you cannot safely drive faster than 30 mph. You may have to stop from time to time to wipe mud or snow off your windshield, headlights, and taillights.

 

If you drive in snowy areas, carry the correct number of chains and be sure they will fit your drive wheels. Learn how to put the chains on before you need to use them.

 

Driving In Hill Country

 

You never know what is on the other side of a steep hill or a sharp curve. When you come to a hill or curve, slow down so you can stop for any hazard. You must be going slowly enough to stop.

 

Any time your view is blocked by a hill or a curve, you should assume there is another vehicle ahead. Only pass if a hill or curve is at least one-third of a mile away because you need at least that much room to pass safely.

 

Do not drive on the left side of the road when coming to a curve or top of a hill because you can’t see far enough ahead to know if it is safe to pass.

Edited February 6, 2007 by Moonwalker