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10 Simple Techniques That Will Make You A Better Driver

ByMatsumoto Naoki-January 18, 2024

If you have been looking for car driving techniques, safe driving tips, and related things in car magazines, then you are not alone. Many beginning drivers spend a long time searching for the perfect guideline to drive better. But worry no more, since this is the right place for you.

Ten Helpful Tips That Will Turn You Into A Driving Master

To become a driving master you must first find yourself a good and affordable car. But having a car and just driving on the road does not make you an expert driver. To drive better, here are the tips for you:

#1. Looking ahead

Using a phone like this is a “no” for all drivers (Photo: istockphoto)

No driver can drive safely without looking at the road, so it is necessary to look ahead at any car that is in front of you. This is truly important and drivers must bear this fact in mind. Since it is not only affected directly to the driver but other people’s safety as well, you have to keep yourself focused on the surroundings.

It is recommended to stay away from using cellphones or having a talk with your car fellows since it will affect your concentration.

#2. Merging with traffic

It is quite obvious, but a good driver must be the one who can control the speed of his vehicle. Unlike the practice zone, the road is the battlefield, and all experienced soldiers know that rushing is killing. To keep yourself safe, driving slowly and carefully merging with the traffic at a controllable speed is recommended. You also need to be extra careful when dealing with any type of highway out there.

#3. Brakes

Car brake, the most important car part (Photo: SparesGruide)

Car owners have to go easy on the machine’s brakes when they have to slow down. You can see the drivers in Hollywood Movies press their brakes as hard as they can, but that will be the last thing you will want to do in real life.

Remember that you will want to stop before having any impact, and your brakes will be your best friends here. So instead of rushing to stop by hitting the brake as hard as you can, try to predict the road, and press the car brake sooner.

Additionally, braking with the left foot is also a necessary skill you need to be equipped with while driving although this technique is a difficult technique, requiring the driver to practice regularly. However, this skill can help you in emergencies.

Using the skill of a car brake with your left foot is very convenient for you when cornering at high speed because you can keep the required engine speed, maintain the same driving speed, and control “oversteering”

#4. Manual Transmission

Operate Manual Transmission on the car (Photo: TailHappyTV/Youtube)

The manual transmission has a simpler structure than automatic transmissions such as AT automatic transmission or CVT continuously variable transmission… but on the contrary, the way to drive a manual transmission is somewhat more complicated. However, driving with a manual transmission can give you an exciting experience. 

Car owners will save a lot of fuel when having a car that uses the manual transmission since its fuel consumption is more reasonable than its fellow transmission. Also, remember that this type of transmission will boost your driving skills since everything will be performed manually.

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#5. Controlling Oversteer

To be a better driver, there is no doubt that you need to know how to make your body avoid any kind of over-steer out there. Controlling oversteer is a basic technique that all car owners must know before they get inside the driving seat. It also helps you to avoid dangers when driving fast on the road.

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#6. Heel-toe Downshifting

A wonderful technique for all drivers (Photo: Car Throttle)

Heel-toe downshifting is great if you want to generate smooth, quick shifts right away. Learning this technique is just a small step to you, but it is a huge step to become a better driver over time. If you can perform this well, you will also extend the important life of the transmission.

#7. Driving Backwards

Backing up is the skill required to be a good driver (Photo: Driver’s Ed Guru)

Driving backward is an important skill and is required in the driving test. In fact, reversing is a routine activity, but many drivers are confused by this maneuver.

An expert driver is a person who is already a master at driving backward. If you want to become a better driver these days, you must learn how to judge a distance. Also, remember that special awareness is required for you to get what you need to back up quickly, but you can always take it slower and safer.

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#8. Parking

How can you be a driver if you cannot park? (Photo: CUI Electronic Car Parking Management System)

Practicing parking will allow you to avoid a lot of problems right away, as you will know how to do the right things at the right time. Your handbrake should be perfect here so you can make things happen.

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#9. Parallel

Here is the tricky one. Parallel parking is by far one of the most difficult parking skills. Drivers need to practice this important driving skill since it is essential when hitting the road. Also because this will allow you to become a truly better driver in no time. An expert car owner can parallel park any vehicle in a couple of seconds, and you can also perform even better if you know what you are doing.

#10. Patience

Road raging is not good (Photo: Shutterstock)

Patience is truly a virtue that you have to cultivate if you want to become a master of driving. Remember also that you have to look ahead and you can learn to park quite easily. But a driver must also know how to slow down properly so he can drive his vehicle quickly and easily. Patience is also helpful while you are in a traffic jam, which happens almost daily in the city.

Wrapping Up 

Driving a car is not too difficult, but it requires drivers to pay attention to improve their driving skills and take action in all situations. The 10 driving tips, we share in this article, will help you be more skillful in the process of driving a car and having safer journeys. 

Matsumoto Naoki is senior car blogger at Car From Japan. Having background in mechanical engineering, he has a unique perspective on a lot of new car innovations. Prior to Car From Japan, Matsumoto was Mechanical Design Engineer at Yajima Plant, Subaru Corporation. His articles provide detailed DIY instructions and how-tos to help you get your new car on the road. If you want to save money and feel more confident when working on your cars, you should not ignore Matsumoto’s sharing posts. He presents driving tips and tricks for everyone through easy-following steps and mechanically but friendly writing.

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Gabulaya Brian23:57 June 10, 2019
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This has been helpful.

Joe Kamau01:12 March 10, 2019
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Very good tips. Helpful to all drivers and car maintenance with accident avoidance.

Peter sichizya19:00 March 04, 2019
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Great driving stuff.

Peter sichizya18:59 March 04, 2019
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Great and helpful driving material.

Kelvin05:14 March 04, 2019
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Great Tips!

Brian mwenya06:49 September 25, 2018
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Helpful message

Tammy Houston14:26 March 01, 2018
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I certainly agree with you when you said that the trickiest kind of parking was the parallel parking and yet drivers are required to learn that important skill because it’s necessary when they’re out on the road. Parallel parking was very hard to do, and I know that because a friend of mine drives and she usually complains about it. Now that I am the one with the car, I have a feeling that I will only learn this skill if I was trained by a professional instructor. I will begin looking right away. Thank you.

zachariah chelimo21:48 January 19, 2018
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i find it so helpfull

Derrick Onyango23:01 November 22, 2017
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Thanks for these vital information.

Can you demonstrate through video or alternative means how to do parallel parking & reverse parking

Charles Webb21:08 November 19, 2017
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wow! I never thought I will read this thorough and
easy blog to read. I mean, they are telling everything a newbie driver or any
driver should know to drive nicely and safely. New drivers are not patient so, I
think that should work out for them by reading this

Tyrone Havnar19:54 October 13, 2017
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And i have learnt so much from this site.
Thank you for sharing such vital information.

John Francis07:25 July 08, 2017
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Great tip.

Trang Tran02:13 September 28, 2017
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