Tohto Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 I am going to out on a limb and say I agree with you. After I start driving manual car I am EXTREMELY sensitive to safety distance cos too close might mean sudden braking which means stalling. That is one reason why I think drivers of auto cars (I assume the BMW is auto) have to be careful cos one press of accelerator the car can go very fast from standstill while for manual you have to change gear change and change so if situation like this happens easier to react. Off topic here though But I agree the mistsubishi should not have suddenly stopped. So perhaps 50-50 You need to improve your manual car driving skills. ↡ Advertisement 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 I was taught by the army driving instructors to hit the brake first then the clutch almost immediately. Reason being once the clutch is depressed the gear would be in neutral...it's better to stall the engine and let it works like engine braking to aid in emergency braking manoeuvre. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bismarck Turbocharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 I am going to out on a limb and say I agree with you. After I start driving manual car I am EXTREMELY sensitive to safety distance cos too close might mean sudden braking which means stalling. That is one reason why I think drivers of auto cars (I assume the BMW is auto) have to be careful cos one press of accelerator the car can go very fast from standstill while for manual you have to change gear change and change so if situation like this happens easier to react. Off topic here though But I agree the mistsubishi should not have suddenly stopped. So perhaps 50-50 May I ask when you do sudden brake, do you clutch in as well? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 I was taught by the army driving instructors to hit the brake first then the clutch almost immediately. Reason being once the clutch is depressed the gear would be in neutral...it's better to stall the engine and let it works like engine braking to aid in emergency braking manoeuvre. Yes, brake first then clutch almost immediately. If properly done, car will not stall. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philipkee Twincharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 (edited) May I ask when you do sudden brake, do you clutch in as well?Assuming it is emergency emergency brake I would jam brake first then clutch in just before it stops. If cannot clutch in in time then car stalls but at least it stops. But so far in my life from auto to manual never had to jam brake at high speed cos quite a stickler for safety distance and following speed limits (except nsh) But I try to avoid such situations. Edited May 7, 2017 by Philipkee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 We see this a thousand times everyday. One lane slows down, someone will attempt to switch lane, and it's guaranteed; signal or not is immaterial. The lane-splitting motorcyclist speeding up from behind doesn't slow down. He thinks he's entitled to lane split. The difference in player may be a lorry with poor view ...and a blue tent. And the carnage goes on. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 KNN, what the fark is the Attrage doing? Working. Have to find a way to pay off the loan faster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 Assuming it is emergency emergency brake I would jam brake first then clutch in just before it stops. If cannot clutch in in time then car stalls but at least it stops. But so far in my life from auto to manual never had to jam brake at high speed cos quite a stickler for safety distance and following speed limits (except nsh) But I try to avoid such situations. So, basically, the main point is that you are a stickler for keeping a safe distance. Nothing to do with the choice between MT or AT, so no need long story about why MT better than AT for keeping a safe distance etc. Don't want to go even more OT on this tangent, but from what I remember, the driving test does not penalise one for stalling the car while doing the e-brake maneuver. But most MT drivers would clutch in even for an unexpectedly hard stop and prevent the car stalling anyway. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 One lane slows down, someone will attempt to switch lane, and it's guaranteed; signal or not is immaterial. The lane-splitting motorcyclist speeding up from behind doesn't slow down. He thinks he's entitled to lane split. horse crap, unless motorcyclist is blind, if signal, they will see and react accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 Another sleepy driver. Luckily never hit the yellow taxi https://www.facebook.com/kanny.chan.73/videos/10156097770152892/ I got 1 question about the expressway, why did they add dotted lines on the right side of lane 1? KNN, what the fark is the Attrage doing? That's what my initial thought is.. these drivers seems oblivious to everything.. either that or deliberately causing an accident.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 (edited) I got 1 question about the expressway, why did they add dotted lines on the right side of lane 1? That's what my initial thought is.. these drivers seems oblivious to everything.. either that or deliberately causing an accident.. Now LTA had widen the lane markings on those sharp bend road on expressway. At the end of video, is a sharp left turn bend. So maybe the dotted Lane markings on right of Lane 1 is to alert driver stay in lane. Edited May 7, 2017 by Tohto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 If it's a black one it's my neighbour. They aren't exactly nice ppl hahaha always speed inside my estate, they have idea how dangerous it is to let loose in a Maserati in a confined space But then again I ain't no saint so who am I to judge right? OMG! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinobii Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 horse crap, unless motorcyclist is blind, if signal, they will see and react accordingly. With the exception of MY motorbikes, they don't care if you signal, better let them pass before filtering to be on the safe side 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QQ2017 6th Gear May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 An accident that happened recently late Apr this year on a rainy day. It's a gentle reminder not to drive too fast on rainy days. But what would one do if he/she is in such a situation when the tires lose their grip? Is there any thing a driver can do to bring control back to the car? https://www.facebook.com/allsgstuff/videos/2431972300276818/ 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ins1dious Turbocharged May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 I got 1 question about the expressway, why did they add dotted lines on the right side of lane 1? That's what my initial thought is.. these drivers seems oblivious to everything.. either that or deliberately causing an accident.. The extra broad lane markings have been added in a few places... on bends as well as straight roads. They have tests which shows that drivers subconsciously slow down in stretches of roads with the broader lane markings... drivers feel the road is narrower. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 horse crap, unless motorcyclist is blind, if signal, they will see and react accordingly.Motorcyclist don't slow for anyone. Not even for their own safety. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 An accident that happened recently late Apr this year on a rainy day. It's a gentle reminder not to drive too fast on rainy days. But what would one do if he/she is in such a situation when the tires lose their grip? Is there any thing a driver can do to bring control back to the car? https://www.facebook.com/allsgstuff/videos/2431972300276818/ Looks like aquaplaning and then maybe driver applied on the brakes to correct ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic May 7, 2017 Share May 7, 2017 An accident that happened recently late Apr this year on a rainy day. It's a gentle reminder not to drive too fast on rainy days. But what would one do if he/she is in such a situation when the tires lose their grip? Is there any thing a driver can do to bring control back to the car? He did exactly what he is not suppose to do in this situation....Braking. ↡ Advertisement 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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