Let me give you some sound advice on steering. Do *not* grab the steering wheel from the inside, as this can be very dangerous. You won't be able to correct the wheel's position in case something unanticipated happens (like a vehicle suddenly appearing in the direction you're turning towards). There are different ways to steer the steering wheel, and this includes the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2007
Texting While Driving Is Dangerous
The first thing that should come to mind when you read this post's title is duh!--driving while distracted is truly dangerous. But some people are guilty of this. Some would make calls, eat, apply makeup and even fiddle with the stereo controls while driving. I think texting is one of the worst things you can do while driving. Here's a study that confirms this commonsensical … [Read more...]
Drift or Powerslide Demo on YouTube
If you watched Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, you'd know what I mean. Wikipedia defines powersliding and has several descriptive steps on how to execute a drift or powerslide: Drifting refers either to a driving technique, or to a sport based on the technique; this article deals primarily with the sport. When the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle, and … [Read more...]