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The Beginner’s Guide to Slowing Down in a Manual Car: Simple and Stress-Free Steps Driving a manual car might be likened to learning an ancient skill, except that you’re juggling gears, pedals, and the occasional panic attack in place of a sword. What to do with the gears when slowing down is one of the […]

Foot Brake vs. Parking Brake: How Each Keeps You Safe on the Road Ever thought about the humble handbrake and its role in your car’s braking duo? No? Well, let me introduce you to the dynamic duo of stopping power: the foot brake, your everyday hero, and the parking brake, the sidekick that’s there in

Throttle Blipping Explained: What Every Manual Driver Should Know When I drive a manual car, to get going, I may blip the throttle before lifting the clutch. Often, I don’t even realize I’m doing it, but sometimes people notice and ask me why. What is blipping the throttle? Well, the throttle pedal, also known as

Is a Hybrid More Eco-Friendly Than an Electric Car? I’m putting the Mazda 2 Hybrid through its paces to see if this little eco-friendly marvel is actually greener than an electric vehicle (EV). I know—it’s basically a Toyota Yaris Hybrid in a different suit, but hey, a hybrid’s a hybrid, right? I’m testing this thing

What is a Clutch? How It Works and Why It Matters Let’s dive into the point where the engine meets the wheels. The gearbox and clutch work together to achieve the best efficiency from the car’s engine.   Engine Speed and Wheel Speed Understanding what the clutch does and why we need it will help

Navigating Overrun Areas | Drive Safely Through Roundabouts and Chicanes On the approach to this roundabout, we have a section of road that’s a different color. It sort of looks like the pavement, but it’s not the pavement. This is known as an overrun area. They can be placed around the roundabout, and you can

Zip Merging | What Does It Mean, and What Should You Do? Ah, the great merging debate! Few things divide drivers as much as deciding when to merge, especially when traffic is crawling and patience is thin. If you’ve ever felt like the “zip merge” was just an invitation for everyone else to cut in

Easy Guide to the Perfect Driving Setup Ever get behind the wheel, only to realize you’re either hugging the dashboard or stretched out like you’re lounging in a recliner? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Finding that perfect driving position can feel like a puzzle, but it’s one that makes a massive difference, especially when you’re

The Essentials of Motorway Etiquette: Tailgating and Traffic Flow Alright, let’s talk about a classic motorway myth: that the speed limit sign is some sort of speed suggestion. It’s amazing how, once people hit the motorway, “70 mph” starts looking more like a polite recommendation rather than, you know, the law. Then there’s the art

Low vs. High Tire Pressure | Which Feels Better on the Road Let’s talk about tire pressures. I know, it doesn’t sound like the hottest topic until you’ve gone for a spirited drive and suddenly your car’s handling feels like it’s got a mind of its own. Maybe it’s your tires whispering, “Buddy, this PSI