Advanced Driving Hub

I do know that if I changed up on the advice of the system (in any car I've driven that had one) then I would not be driving safely. I would have no or little reserve of power and any kind of system of driving would fall apart. Hmm, driven with a sensitive foot the Toyota IQ wants you in 5th just b...

Does anyone know how manufacturers decide the 'change' (up or down) revs? A major factor in up shifts appears to be throttle position - you generally don't get change up suggestions with full throttle or no throttle. The other main factor must be engine load. These will be modified by other factors...

how often do riders or drivers actually get near the limits of tyre grip during normal driving? Thinking ... accelerating, cornering, braking ... restate the question to how often do riders or drivers trigger dynamic stability control (or similar) or anti-lock braking during normal riding or drivin...

I can manage to maintain a speed limit quite happily with occasional glances, I can't see how other drivers can't manage... Perhaps you aren't deaf? :P More seriously, some people aren't able to hear small changes in pitch and/or don't have the fine motor control needed keep the pitch within relati...

Welcome back, C7GRN

Rainmaker wrote:so long as it wasn't needless (eg 5,000rpm in 1st around town).

In one of our diesel Skodas, once the engine has warmed up, I often use up to 4000 rpm in 1st. Not much point going further but quite useful to get going briskly.

It's interesting how unintended consequences play out. Carbon dioxide emissions appear to have increased already as public policy concerns about the health implications of nitrogen oxides and diesel particulates have risen. If, as seems expected now, diesel powered cars are going to become less comm...

" they are not drawn to the lights like moths to a flame. Rather, they inadvertently steer rightward, which may or may not take them into collision with the roadside vehicle. Even normal, alert drivers in daylight conditions may steer in the direction of eye position during periods of intense ...

the main reason I chose my Citigo over cheaper/more pratical equivalents (such as the 107/Aygo/C1 trio) is because the Up!/Mii/Citigo trio frequently are praised for being one of the more 'fun' city cars to drive Did you try the alternatives and are you able to say how, in your opinion, they compar...

TheInsanity1234 wrote:I've been wondering if it'd be sensible to get one of those as a graduation present to myself

Rather depends on what you value in a car, and how you intend using it. I think it's a great car to drive but, if you tried one, you might find it not to your liking.