*Chapters* 00:00:00 How Do You Know? 00:02:39 Get Comfortable 00:03:48 Signs of Progress 00:09:18 What Could You Do? 00:13.15 Read the Signs 00:14:30 Get Familiar First 00:18:36 Adjust Your Vehicles 00:19:28 Learn Your Brakes 00:23:25 Practice Makes Perfect 00:26:38 You Will Get Used To It 00:32:08 U-Turns & Tight Spaces 00:37:30 Time, Distance & Anticipation 00:39:00 What Do You Remember 00:40:45 Patience & Good Driving 00:42:26 Signs of Bad Driving/Riding 00:44:20 Situational Awareness 00:49:15 Look Farther Ahead 00:52:29 Make Time For Yourself 00:55:00 Drive & Ride More 00:55:51 Passengers & Pillions 00:59:38 Can You Go Fast At All 01:03:50 Music May Not Help 01:06:14 Schools & Instruction 01:07:16 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships* at youtube.com/@motorinc/join *Request links* The school Shumi teaches at indimotard.com/two
For the next episode, the suggestions I have given fellow riders and drivers are: 1. Be as smooth and gradual as possible on the controls... be it the throttle, brake or steering. Especially for beginners or for riders riding a mid or a big bike for the first time. This gives more control to the rider. The bike (or car) will be less likely to surprise you and the same applies to the conditions as well. Greater chance of recovering the bike if we suddenly encounter oil, lose mud etc. 2. When riding in the city, always slow down at circles/intersections, as a rule. (especially for riders who ride sportily or as fast as the conditions allow) 3. This has been talked on this episode itself but look as far up as possible and glance at either sides from time to time to keep peripheral vision at its peak. 4. Let your vehicle idle for a minute or two, especially in colder months. This does not have to be its own thing. Just something as simple as, starting the bike immediately when we get to it and then wearing the jacket, putting on the gloves and helmet etc allows the engine oil to come up to operating temperature.
Guys will you stop uploading pre recorded vdos and talk about some current ongoing topics like Pune Porsche topic or bs7 or anything like that, I mean keep uploading these kinda vdo but sticking to the same type of content is making it monogamous hence boring.
But for long drives I prefer the guy sitting next to the driver to be awake and as attentive as the driver in car just have extra set of eyes and make sure driver does not doze off while on behind the wheels.
Exactly .. exactly .. so there was a time when my father used to work outstation, and he would come home every weekend.. he usually sleeps in early and i used to pick him up from railway station at around 10 and my home is approx 20 30 odd kms .. my soul aim used to be that his sleep should be bothered while he is sitting next to me.. i realised may be after 4 5 years that i became a better driver because of that .. build up speed gradually most of the time i would not even brake giving proper turn signals before i change lanes so that no one honks at me (yes atleast in Delhi NCR people honk even in night).. i knew my vehicle so well that i knew if at this speed i put my foot off the padle i will not have brake at all.. so much better passenger comfort, fuel efficiency less wear and tear of your vehicle ..
I just recently stumbled upon this channel and immediately tuned in on seeing the who and what. It's just so well done! Last few nights podcasts have all come from here.
I know this is bit off topic but. So my father loves 350 classic but few years back he accidentally drope it on his foot and then stop riding it all together as he said he is getting old for this. He used to made fun of me because he thought the bike is too big for me but i learnt how to ride his 350. He always watched me take his bike to the gym in the morning or sometime i decide to leave gt650 home and take his bike instead. Today, i woke up late and saw the 350 missing from garage. Well he finally took it out again. I am soo happy for him.
Best advice I have ever heard from my father(for the 10th episode )- Learn to ride smooth enough that it's not just you who doesn't hit anybody. But also that nobody can hit you or has to take evasive action to avoid hitting you.
Reminds me of short they made telling how slow means smooth and smooth riding means quick riding It has helped me alot as a young rider and still is holding true
@@kshitijpandey6514 absolutely!! It's brilliant advice!! Kudos to the motorinc team to not just do reviews but actually things that matter much more♥️♥️♥️
Few basic things I follow during my driving: 1. While crossing a car or bus from left or right always keep an corner eye on the front tires, a change in direction of same will give me time to react early. 2. Also while overtaking trucks on a ghat section generally honk twice and keep looking at the side mirrors, there I can confirm if the driver has noticed me, then I plan for overtakes. 3. While overtaking from the left I keep side eyes through cars or under tires to check if anyone is crossing the lanes which I might not notice as I don't have a direct vision. 4. Always consider other people on the road are not good drivers. This keeps you alert and prepared. 5. Don't be part of any road race, no one is winning anything on the city or highway streets. And never cross your comfort zone. 6. I try to take a 5 mins tea break when a change in circumstances happen like entering highway from city or vice versa. The break helps the mind to reset you start a new exp. As driving in a highway like we do in the city or the reverse is not smart
1. Yes! This is a great trick! 2. Also works every time. Sometimes the honking isn't even needed. 3. Looking through vehicles, both under and through their glass is great! 4. And statistically true enough too! 5. 💯 6. This is a matter of concentration. Saying this aloud helps reset focus: "I'm entering the city" for example.
My brother gave me a solid advice back when he taught me how to ride. He said, "If ever there's a situation on the road where you feel like everyone around you is driving/riding idiotically, chances are it is you who is the idiot. Mind your surroundings, hunt for the gaps and ensure nobody is gunning for the same spot."
*For the 10th Episode* One thing I have learnt to do over the years is read the vehicle’s “body language” Our thoughts are connected to our limbs, and those to the vehicle’s controls. Once you start noticing that on the road you will be able to predict someone is going to turn even if the indicators are not on, or someone is going to brake even though the tail lights aren’t on yet. It also helps to look beyond the car in front, and predict how they will respond , and hence plan your response. Also whenever I see a vehicle in front of me switch lanes, I switch with it. There are times I think it is a chance to overtake by staying on my lane, but there is a reason the other vehicle switched lanes, probably to avoid something and it is good to do the same then re-evaluate the overtake situation.
Theres very few channels on TH-cam whose videos i hit the like button on evem before the video starts. Not only is MotorInc one of them, this is the only channel i took a premium subscription for and I absolutely never take subscriptions. But good heavens is it worth it. You guys are in a class of your own, for sure.
I live in Bangalore, and I have near misses almost daily. I am a careful driver, but not overcautious. My near misses are mostly due to Swiggy and Zomato riders on a rush or reckless riders trying to hit top speed between signals. A lot depends on the environment we ride or drive in and the behaviour of fellow motorists too.
It is always our responsibility to keep ourselves safe, if the environment is crazy then we need to go slower and more composed in order to be able to predict the so called zomato/swiggy riders and not get ourselves into near misses, I'm sure that there will be plenty of Bangalore drivers who do get themselves into sticky situations.
Ideas for the 10th episode --> Slow is smooth, smooth is fast : for driving in general - For long road trips, planning breaks is more important than keeping car at high speeds - Situational awareness is key to safe driving - As we drive fast,we see less things in our vision of arc - Going through the satellite map of the road is a good way to visualize the road trip. Analyzing the road map is underrared - you can plan the breaks where the traffic is slow or where we have ghat section. It can also help idenitfy stretches where the road alignment is straight. The more we visualize before, less the surprises - Do not get so close to a vehicle in front that you dont see the rear tyres, if you see tyres .. you are at a good distance from the car in front - While driving at night, keep an eye on the tail lamps of the furthest car you can see .. notice the tail lamp to get the hint of surface ahead .. if its movements are smooth -> road is good; if you see jitters -> may be a bad section is gonna come up; if break lights are on for little long -> may be a speed breaker, big bumps are ahead. - If you are following a vehicle, do follow the track that vehicle is on .. usually the car ahead has a good idea of any pot holes ahead. If we follow the slightest turns that car is taking, we can avoid those " blind spotted " potholes ourselves.
first thing my father told me when he started teaching me how to drive was to forget that the accelerate pedal exist and focus on how to stop the car and spent the first day just braking and releasing the clutch.I realised that being comfortable is better than being fast. great video.
@@motorinc 3 years ago when i recieved my learners. I used to park the car in front of our house from day 1.I improved over time and still try to be better then the last time i entered the car.
As a Motorcycle Tourer the one great advice I pass around is, "People are out there to kill you. Enjoy the ride but remember to check twice before doing anything, be it braking, crossing, passing, or even halting." This has saved me a lot of times and has saved others too.
First, the list of advice I generally hold dear as a rider: 1. Do not take your eyes off the road, even for checking out a shiny new vehicle (had a near miss due to this as the vehicle in front had applied brakes while I was lost in automotive love). 2. Never ever speed through blind corners. 3. Always be cautious on forest roads as there can be twigs, dung on corners. 4. Never ignore road signs cautioning of speed limit on blind curves and accident prone zones. 5. If your attention is divided due to some discomfort, take a break and fix it. 6. Be aware of entering city limits and slow down accordingly. 7. Never enter a corner carrying too much speed. If you realize halfway and brake, the front will become upright and rigid and you will go off the road. Now, I have a question for Shumi. During my last ride, I was doing well on hilly switch-backs, untill i came to one which had broken sections. Had to brake which made me stray a little towards the oncoming lane. There was no oncoming vehicle, so there was luckily no price to pay. The broken tarmac was in a place that is not properly visible until you're nearly on it, so not an issue of not turning the head enough. How do we handle such scenarios?
Some tips that I have learnt over the years, regarding driving cars: 1. Use high beams extremely rarely. 2. Employ turn signals religiously 3. Follow speed limits, maintain 4-5 car length gap when driving on the highway 4. Don't overtake from the left, and even while overtaking from the right, make sure you have a clear view ahead 5. Drive down the mountains in the same gear that you used going up 6. Slow down on intersections 7. Don't use horn frequently. If you happen to be in a position where you have to use the horn, you made a mistake somewhere.
@@hiteshjethwani5428 if you went up in 2nd gear, then don't come down in 3rd. You won't have enough control. Preferably, stay in 1st or 2nd gears. Cars going up have right of way usually.
Idea i gave to my friend which worked.. While riding bike on Manali ghat, he was losing control on corners and quite some time he went off-road dangerously. I noticed his style and told him to not press clutch at all and use engine braking which helped him Plus I advised not to use read brake when you already leaned on corners, instead use front brake gently. This results in good traction on grip on front tyre. If pressed rear then chances of skidding the back wheel and loosing control. Engine braking and front brakes on corners worked like miracle for him 😊
This is something I started doing naturally when I was a newbie learing to ride. My friend used to tell me not to use front break in corners, but this is something that came naturally to me. So I just did even though he obliged
The most basic and live saving advice which sometimes we forget is ride only where you can see this advice has always stuck to me even if i have a extremely slow vehicle in front of me and it won't take me a second to overtake the vehicle if i cant see whats ahead i never push it
Personally i would not say 10000hours behind the wheel / handlebar would make you a better driver if you keep making the same mistakes even after 10k hours, and unfortunately i know a few people who have been driving for years and years and still not make very basic errors, like not checking the mirror when taking a turn... etc. Andrew price (blenderguru) said in one of his speaches that conscious learning would do more in a shorter time frame than mindlessly doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a person to improve his skill. And on 2nd point, my dad was so scared that i drive a car, that he literally never sat on the car if i am driving, and now that he is gone, that is a small regret that got left behind, that I couldnt show this skill to him. Every other family member has gone on road trips with me driving the car, but ...
There's enough research on the 10,000 hours thing, Sayantan. You _cannot_ do it for that long and _keep_ making the same mistake over and over again. But conscious learning, and trying to learn proactively, is obviously much faster.
@@motorinc yes, i know about that. But my point was if someone doesnt recognize that they are doing something wrong, and in denial, then ?. A lot of drivers/riders blame everythin else but themselves and honestly believe that, and not just for the legal thing.
Advice for Night driving high beam menace: Dim your lights, quickly scam the area illuminated by the oncoming vehicle to check for potholes, and watch the left edge of the road till the vehicle passes. Neither blinds you nor do you feel like driving blind.
Great episode again! One advice I’ve given to folks that has worked for most of them is to slow down just a notch when you’re doing really long drives (like 500 kms or more in a day) . It’s akin to what long distance runners do. They don’t really sprint all the way . This conserves a lot of mental stamina and gives a sense of unhurried joy on the highways. Equally important is to make sure you’re not slowing so much that your senses/reflexes slow down too, leaving you at risk during emergency situations.
Great episode guys Also wanted to butt in with a point for new riders is that be confident with whatever decision you take Lets say you are at a signal and you come to stop completely and you see few gaps between cars in the traffic but you are not confident that you can fit through those gaps then there is no compulsion for us to squeze through those gaps no matter how many times other scooters or 2 wheelers honk at you because after a few minutes they will move on due to different gaps in the traffic and they may call you whatever they want but just ignore them like they are speaking to you in latin or greek and this will also improve your confidence and decision-making skills on the road
One of the advice that I got from my friend and that I also give to others is to be in your lane while changing direction at an intersection. Another is do not use clutch before brakes.
Watching now... With T20 world cup win...hmmmmm.... Watching now... Have been a very cautious rider my whole life... 1- respect your machine. 2- respect your surroundings. 3 Enjoy without being a nusense... Respect the ride !!!! As a rider I have one problem with riding .. right hand corners scares me... Left hand ghat sections i have no problem... I lean in smoothly... But right handers ... I break nervously and limp into the corner...!!! Is this just me ???
I wanted to make a short stop on the highway for stretching. Dropped off the left lane at around 30km/hr (seems really slow at highway speeds) and what I found below me was gravel, lost control of my bike for a moment. Close call, as further left, a few feet down were the fields. Been more careful since. Here are two other things I picked up: 1. Never adjust the mirror while looking at it when doing highway speeds. Look straight while you adjust, take a glance if the view is alright, if not, repeat. 2. Don't spend too much time reading the boards while doing highway speeds. There will be idiots riding a bicyle on a highway or someone riding opposite lane. You're doing several feet every second and there will be no time to adjust. Eyes on the road. Always.
The advice I have given to everyone (I drive mainly on two-lane roads and the hills ie; Kerala) - Alternate between looking at the left side of the road and ahead. And at night, always look at the left. That is the space you have and that is what you will turn to for everything. Your peripheral vision will alert you, if you need to focus anywhere else.
Writing from Bangalore. I don't even know how many times I come close to getting a dent on a daily basis. Even when my car is at standstill. Not sure how to avoid it. I think I am decent city driver but my instincts are slower on highway. I can manage a 80 kmph easily however don't have confidence to handle critical situations at say 100
One advice that felt like sharing for the 10th epsiode: Keep an eye on the road as well as inside of the cars that’s in front of you. Check the road through their windshield and also check how the driver is turning his/her head. Just see if the driver having a conversation or something like that so that you can decide to overtake without giving them a surprise. And if the driver is a female, make sure to adjust your vehicle because their way of driving the vehicle can vary from ours (I am not saying they are doing wrong, but in a different logic).
My father gave me a golden advice when I learnt to ride a bike. Drive/ride like a train pilot. By this he meant always drive at a manageable speed with no abrupt braking, acceleration, cuts and turns and always anticipate what can go wrong on the road so that I am ready for anything. Because of this advice I learnt engine braking very early on and a lot of people compliment me for my smooth driving/riding.
We don't have a View on the RC200 @kairinnovatingaerospace8687 but there's a Balance episode against the R15. It's a Members only video though. th-cam.com/video/VQueCfQRacQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IZas75ZTaJqjG-5m
I drive and love sedans and I always stay patient when I’m tailing behind trucks or bus as my visibility is compromised what annoys me is that larger SUVs behind me they have complete view of situation ahead instead of passing me they completely honk me to no end and I’m like bro you are in fortuner/scorpio you have much better view go ahead why are you honking me!
The best advice I'd got from my car driving school teacher was to learn how to stay calm while you're the one who has unwillingly become an obstacle to the people around you. For instance, if your car won't start when you're at an intersection and the signal turns green. In most cases, you just need to stay calm, try a couple of times again to start it and go ahead. Even if it doesn't, signalling others, possibly getting down, diverting the traffic to go around you till you figure it out makes sense to me. Being calm and composed in situations like these is the only productive way to act, I think. For me, It has always led to a peaceful experience without either me engaging in road rage or being emotionally affected by these incidents so much that you start panicking even in normal situations or worse, becoming the honker myself when the guy in front goes through it thinking its the norm. I'd love to know how the pros in this community handle social incidents like these as well!
First of all get a health insurance or u r reading this comment in the far future where indian government provides universal national free healthcare to every indian,then ride motorcycles with the precautions mentioned in this video ,if not then just commute (not ride-talking about leisure ) with your scooter(scooty).
37:53 TLDR: I no longer stop in the first row at a signal. Story: We have a signal in IT expresses way (chennai) that was purely for U turns and people usually ignore it. One day cops decided to camp past the signal and catch red light jumpers. I saw them and stopped, it was a big mistake the water lorry behind me didn't. Hit me square in the middle and threw me 20+ feet. Skid marks showed that the lorry didn't have brakes on one side.
Red light mannerism is poor in our country, I see car/bikes turning from the left most lane to turn right, so starting 3 seconds late in first row or safely stopping in second row is our best bet. This usually filters out the mad drivers.
Ahhh Shumi and Kartikea,,,,,echo the exact same thoughts as u guys,,, everytime after i finish the drive i do write down if I committed mistakes thatcould have been very bad,, like my anger when someone does dumb thing on the road etc....And i try not to repeat them....thanks for this awesom3 podcast
Amazing set of advices and this discussion should be shown to the people in schools as well Looking around is one major thing to get comfortable behind the wheel... Whenever I tell that to someone they always bluntly deny it and you guys said it 🫂...
For the 10th Episode, I just try to be as considerate as possible to the other motorists. Being considerate towards others is something that I feel is not apperaicated enough (let alone celebrated). Try to not Hog the first lane unless you're overtaking. This alone is worth 100 points. If someone's asking you to move from the fast lane, you're already late. You maybe at 5 over the speed limit, but that doesn't matter. You move. Please react to the "dipper" or the short honk. That was meant for you. Please don't ignore it. (Almost) finally, and sorry for the caps, DO NOT USE HEADLIGHTS IN THE CITY OR WHENEVER THERE'S ONCOMING TRAFFIC. You know how much you hate it when there's headlights pointed towards you. Just don't do it. To end, just be considerate on the road. Let your ego cool off a little. The other person might be rushing to a hospital and needs to go quickly. Give them space. Or it could be a jerk who might dent your fender. The other person might be a gentleman who would never venture beyond 3rd and is hogging the fast lane. Your honking will not change things much. Patience is a rare virtue and it can be inculcated, especially on the road. It's just not worth the hassle to get worked up on others not being considerate. That's reality. Get used to it and try to make the roads a better place. This who thing is lesson for me as well. Cheers!
Hi, I am from the Mumbai Western line. I am facing one issue repeatedly that is People overtaking from the left, most of them don't honk and just magically appear on the left side and as a reflex action I immediately shift right without even checking what's on my right at that particular moment and I am not able to stop that reflex action. It just unsettles me every time it happens. Most of the time these left Side overtakers are delivery guys on an EV or scooter that doesn't even make sound for me to be alarmed in advance. Can you suggest a better way to deal with this?
Something that has bothered me for a while, like Shum said here, one should not use back breaks that much, but on my access 125, front break use means you will be off your scooty and on the road very quickly. I've fallen a few times already and speed was close to or between 30-40km/hr This one is BS4 and has combi break, but how much it engages is I'm not sure. I need to get more clarification on it, so if author sees it, please do clarify as you guys are experts.
Hello Kartik & Schumi......i will be upgrading to bigger bike this year.....i have shortlisted classic 350, honda 350, honda hornet 2.0 & apache rtr 200 4v......please help me shortlist the 1 to go for.....my opt out will be like a semi between 2 equal players......classic 350 vs honda 350 & apache 2004v vs hornet 2., this way i can shortlist between a performance n bullet.....than may be further will look for more parameters to finalize the 1 to go for
an advice my father gave me when teaching me how to ride a motorcyle/scooter was "first learn to ride slow... and fast will come automatically with time..." and another was "Never follow the concept of me first... be patient...let other pass you if they are driving recklessly... don't get angry on road... since being safe is more important than being right and fast..." Another good piece of advice I read in a novel (The Art of Racing in the Rain, a lovely heart touching novel... a must read from my recommendations) was "Your car goes where your eyes go".... and I have seen it work when I was just learning to move a car around and driving on public roads.... for example I have had a few near misses because I was too fixated on the car/other vehicle/a barrier I wanted to avoid that I almost hit them.... only happened 2-3 times but learned not to fixate on stuff and relax and focus on where I want to go while being aware of my surroundings...
Sir, if you don't mind, I would like to archive S2E4, S2E8, S2E9, and upcoming S2E10 episodes, and also grateful you made this video public I use music to sooth the passengers(Zen music) usually my passengers sleep soundly Evan on hot days
Hey guy's Am 20 and i ride a seven speed gear bicycle rider in blr and i think am a pretty decent rider And these 2 dudes have made me obsessed with them more than my gf😂
guys, i had a incident a while back, it's been a while since i drove a car like almost 3 years, once one of my classmate bought 2010 civic and brought it to college and give it to me for a ride. Got panicked cause its been while and its HIS car, also its my 1st time driving a civic. I stalled the engine couple of times and over revved the engine and made me look like pathetic idiot and i was DISTURBED and couldn't sleep that night. Just contemplating, what happened to me and felt bad for myself. So Mr Shumi and Mr karthikeya how can i deal it and how to get my confidence get ,if i get back on steering wheel??? and i'm planning to get a civic myself.
Very good video My father told me this, what the police man said to Shumi. We live in a world where helping people, apologizing for courtesy penalises you Install Dash Cam People in Car and Bikes. Even if you apologised, you would have evidence if the other guys takes you to court
I live in kolkata, the better part of the city with wide and clear roads and working singals, I have completely stopped going out at night (atleast the main roads) because of the drunk pseudo-suv trying to flash and honk and passing me at 120+, stuck in between a truck and a flashing creta , had to make two downshifts to avoid being PORSCHE'd
Slightly off topic - I gave my meteor 350 for service yesterday and came back with a bill of around 5k. I was wondering .. was all those things the service advisor told me to change really necessary? How often should I change my entire chain sprocket kit ? He said I should do wheel balancing with every service. Is that really necessary? Can you do a podcast with such topics .. recommend tittle : how not to be ripped off by your service advisor …
Always be mindful of the feeling of your bike's weight while pushing/pulling. If the weight feels high during pushing, you've got a front flat tyre. If it's heavy while pulling, its the rear flat. This helps for a quick check especially on road trips.
I have venue, no matter how politely i drive, passengers inside the car are never comfortable and always comment that i drive harshly on bad roads (even small patchy roads). My brother in law has a used duster, everyone prefers to sit in that car. You as a driver don't have to be extra careful on bad roads. No bodyroll as well. Now i realise how important is suspension and ride quality on cars more than features.
as a biker i will suggest all the fellow motorcyclist never ever stand on a slippery uphill or paved footpath like in a uphill or underground parking midway of the climb I hope you guys have understood......especially if you dont have those fancy uphill assist and stuff.......been there fallen broken my indicators........phew
Lovely podcast, glad someone put these thoughts out in the open.on a funny note, I once advised a friend to buy a car with airbags and he said why the hell!! I would only use it in the city😂. A few pointers for your future podcasts. Point1.Can you guys discuss the difference between accelerated motion( keeping the pedal pressed) and just cruising. It generally gives more reflex time, but i see people aggressively accelerating and braking on highways. Point2. Also not maintaining minimum distances and tailing other cars is a pandemic on city and highways alike. Point3. 5 star ratings are achieved by top models and we hardly find people buying top models in India. Example, the tata punch below the top model does not get a adjustable headrest in the rear and is sure to result whiplash for taller passengers, but is sold as a five star car. Point 4. The basic difference of a short turn and a long trun depending on which side of the road you are is not known to quite a few
In my teenage and I used to speed as a "cope mechanism" from things in my personal life and all I had was a 125cc Jupiter which I used to drive at 80 in my city which was easily possible because there's not much traffic in my city at all, no sudden intersections, but I also used to speed through roundabouts. One day I crashed, some Taxi guy in his swift Dzire coming from the left of the roundabout also speeding and by the time I could come to a stop I crashed right into his rear, it wasn't a very bad crash I didn't even had any injuries other than a sprain iirc, the Taxi guy fled, thinking it was his mistake or something but the only thing I could think of was what If this ended up taking someone's life? I mean it's a obvious thing but I never had thought about it before. I never actually did speeding ever after, soon when I upgraded to a Xpulse 200 I still rode slower than I used to, much safely and I enjoyed it honestly, since then I've been trying to become the best rider on road.
That look past the A pillar was very helpful.. Coz I do it myself and haven't seen many people whom I know doing it.. So good to know I am doing the right thing 🤘
I feel the right thing to do would be start out on a motorcycle and then transition to cars. I've done that and it worked out beautifully. You get used to concepts like situational awareness, traction and spatial judgement much easier on two wheels so when you end up in a car you invariably end up bring those skills. I realized this when kartik was talking about looking about in a car 46:00. I drive a tata nexon which has thick A - pillars and as a motorcyclist first; I make it a point to look around and do a proper shoulder check before making turns. That doesn't mean I never got into fender benders but it significantly reduced my chances of getting into one and I believe saved me from having serious incidents.
I feel safe driving fast. When I'm sitting with someone driving slow and see everyone passing by, coming from behind or left/right on intersection, its scary. Specially when driver is slower than the traffic. I'm faster than traffic but careful to sense traffic and indicate moves by indicator for turn lane change and lighting brake before stopping and some by my driving body language that people around me will know what I'll do next.
Currently own a venue 1.0 turbo imt, just clocked 50k a few days ago. Have a thought of upgrading to creta but confused as should I upgrade or not. Sort of in need of an advice, motorinc?
I know this is a silly suggestion but will be a very helpful one: 1. How to care for your bike or cars in terms of washing and cleaning? 2. Those who want to formally learn motorcycling and improve their skills in car driving, are there schools who teach? Give us details please.
1. Don't overdo it. A wash is only needed once a week at best unless you live in a particularly dusty area. Shumi likes to get his bike detailed (more for the cleaning than the coatings/surface treatments) once a year, right after the rains are over. 2. indimotard.com/two is where Shumi teaches
Coming from a rather below-average driver (yeah, because cocked up quite a lot and I know the reasons for each of them. One particular crash probably costed me my career as an automotive journalist) - Do not overtake from the left. This was what caused my crash. - Don't keep the foot on the clutch (kills me every time I see someone do this) - If it's raining/foggy, do not use your hazards. Turn on the lights. That way, you can use the indicators for what they are meant for. Love your content. Cheers :)
Great episode ! I do have one question , I’m a new driver (been driving for 3 years now) and when out on the highway , I kept scanning at least 5 car lengths front so I can provide a smooth ride . But I had an incident when local wildlife (I.e. a dog) came outside from the grass in the divider while I was performing an overtake at 1 car length ahead of me . I breaked as hard as possible but couldn’t slow down enough in time to avoid hitting it as I couldn’t swerve into another lane because there was a car there . How much of this experience was I at fault and could learn from and how much of it purely accidental / out of my control ? Cause I have trying to make sense but some insight from another point of view can help me drive better !
I love going out on late-night rides, and listening to this just made me realise that I don't check what's behind me as much as I should! Shumi's example about people behind you intending to pass the Red Light is something I'm taking to heart now.
27:52 this funda is applicable in many places in India. People don't use protective gear enough - why our construction pace is poor - workers are too cautious not get into accident, why are they too cautious - they don't gear themselves enough. 39:36 they fixed the potholes on pashan road a few weeks back and I thought something is not right, am I on my usual line and lane?! 40:50 everyday there are some ego characters who will honk off the scooter/motorcyclists to the left lane and they are just there even after 10 kms. Dude you honked off a two wheeler but the car ahead of you is travelling the same, what you gonna do about that? Are they not self aware - like how itchy are you to keep honking every 15 secs. 47:29 always there is a scooter in blind spot not heeding to my indication given 50 meters ago..
Someone told me law of anticipation: Random dogs, women, and kids can/may come out in front of you anytime so adjust your concentration and speed and manoeuvres to prevent yourself from taking them in line of fire 2. Try not to drive long into the night when your family is onboard best stop 1.1/2 hours after sundown.
What do you think of tyre pressure recommended for my virtus is 47 psi when on full load! I have never heard so high tyre pressure. Should I really go for it? For now I’m keeping 34
So, done with the video..I don't know if I am a good rider, but I think I have the right mindset, since I always look at what I did wrong. I'm a stockler for rules, so I tend to stop at red lights regardless of what's behind me, which is not the safest thing per se. Also, question. Do you think offroad training will help with riding in the traffic? I've been looking at going to the Slide School in Pune, with the RE Scrams and all. Best Advice I've ever given anyone, would be that once you're buying a bike above 150-200cc, don't put too much stock in the practicality of it. Bikes like those are a heart decision..it's better to buy a somewhat problematic bike that you love to ride and curse vs the super practical bike that sits in your garage for weeks on end because it bores you.
Ideas for 10th episodes and advice i would share As a rider never tail gate a 4 wheeler especially during monsoons, as you may crash into a pothole which the wheeler crossed over it. Always follow the tyre trails instead. Kick start ( if available)your 2 wheeler whenever starting for the day...instead a self start. It could help in engine life.. I Prefer to honk once and slow down at any intersections just to make sure all notice my presence 😅
I’ve had 2 encounters on a moped with dogs, 10 years apart, both times my feet got bruised. I can firmly relate to Schumi when he said learn your brakes and do an emergency stop. I had been doing this on empty patches of road to learn the brakes on my car, and god did that pay off when a dog bolted across the highway. This time, I was prepared and my muscle memory took over and saved the day (and the dog, of course) th-cam.com/users/shorts3_fEyLsXjx8?feature=share
Whenever I'm driving on a highway after dark, it's very difficult to see any undulations or potholes in the road because there are long stretches without any street lights. Also, my car headlights don't give me a far enough view of the road ahead which allows me to react in time to any potholes or imperfections. My solution is to find another car ahead which is going roughly at my pace, and follow it from a distance of about 150 to 200 meters. Watching the tail lights and their movement gives you a lot of information on what's ahead. I try to avoid driving without anybody in front of me.
Couple of things I tell people: 1. if you use maps, do not try to fight the “arriving at” time. Unnecessary stress and they are accurate most of the time which again validates the fact that you can take lesser risks and still arrive without delays 2. Stop driving immediately if you have even the slightest hint of sleepiness, especially on long highway journeys in cars
Best advice I give is to drive within your boundaries or a notch less. Expect other to make mistake and prepare your self to cover it safely. Like any three wheeler changing lane suddenly...
Hello. I need help! When driving, riding...do we brake first & then engage the clutch or is it the other way around? What are the disadvantages/advantages of both.
I've driven more than a decade now in most challenging conditions and with 4x4 as well. But since an year, I'm scared internally driving in bangalore due to near misses etc by mostly quick commerce folks. Been in this city for no of years but situation is very worse now.
One advice I would give is regarding overtaking. You over take only when you have a clear vision of what's ahead. Often I see people overtaking by following some other vehicles. This is very dangerous especially on a 2 way lanes. And also the first person who did overtaking might just enter the lane and slow down leaving no room for you to enter. I always do overtakes when am confident enough that I have enough time and space to pass the vehicle and get infront of it. Overtaking cars and such is a bit easy since you have some vision through the glass. With large vehicles or covered autos I take my time. And at last I don't enjoy driving behind a vehicle which is goint at almost same pace as me. So I either over take them and speed ahead to make distance. Or if the other car will speed ahead I will slow down a bit so that the other car will get away from me
I’d appreciate if you guys could mention some things to learn to get better at driving. I tried improving my riding and I have now. But I want to improve driving as well, and need pointers to research on.
I follow all the road safety tips and I work around all the road constraints but the idiots on the road who drive on the wrong side of the road, the people who are on high beams unnecessarily and clogging up high-speed lanes. How do I handle these idiots? Most idiots are on scooters and not bikes. Most of these are old people, locals, underaged or women. Sorry for generalising but this has been my experience. I find women to be safer coz I have seen them take lesser risks on the road but other categories are just menace. How do I deal with them? Also, people who drive slow and clog the road even if the road in front of them is clear.
To new car drivers, if you are parking in a line and can't see tyres and just see the end of the rear bumper of the car in front, you're close enough to be able to manoeuvre your car out of that spot. Doesn't work on Large SUVs though.😅
*For the 10th Episode* “Nobody is perfect, but one could be close” - this^ might have been told by some wise person; valid nevertheless. Here are, in no particular order, 10 driving theories/exercises I’ve put complete faith in over the years: - Be confident that you are better than many others, but humbled that many others could be better than you. - Whilst going above 40kmph, try your best to keep at least a 2-second gap (sometimes a little bit of space/time for correction is all you need to save yourself from harm) - Check your IRVMs as often as you can, especially when you are coming to a stop. - What is a responsible overtake in mirror language? The vehicle you overtake should become completely visible on the IRVM before you return from the right/overtaking lane. - Test and assess your car’s full braking efficiency in a safe environment (closed roads or no vehicles behind). This is something I suggest everyone do, regardless of their driving prowess or vehicle ownership. You have to know where your car would stop in the event of a full-ABS emergency braking. In fact, this was a mandatory task during my UK driving licence test. - If your car is packed (5 passengers or more), bring down your usual comfortable pace by about 20%. You will know the effect of weight imbalance (due to added weight) only when you know it - and it’s usually the hard way of knowing it. - Rather than using your turn signals whilst turning, use your turn signals at the first instance you decide to make a turn; of course from a reasonable distance away from the actual turn (the intention should be clear before the action) - For long trips, make sure you travel with at least one other capable driver. In a highly unlikely scenario of you being temporarily incapacitated, that person should be ready to take over. - See an unsafe or erratic driver/rider at front? Overtake and flee the scene as early and safely as possible, or maintain a safe distance expecting the worst. Filming them for the Reels should be the least of your concern. - Never travel alone (or just with your partner) on an overnight journey. There’s no other way to put this, but people needn’t always be good. Some are just pure evil. Bonus point: Regardless of any situation, try to enjoy your drive as much as you can. Personally, driving is a therapy, personal space, escape, or just something that helps one reset productively. I try my best to drive as much as I can, and in the process, I just might be able to improve the process.
Also has anyone ever felt things moving really slowly when you are actually going really fast, like u exactly know how slowly the pole or the car went by when you are riding even at 100 or 110 .. like everything is in playing at 0.5 speed and you are 100% aware of your surrounding .. m not saying anyone should do it but .. u know what i am saying it right .. or is it like the situation when i was a kid and i enjoyed the way the horizon was tilting in the rear view mirror till the point my kinectic slipped .. none of friends say they felt something like and i felt alone in this whole wide universe ..
Absolutely love the friction zone point. Question - 1. My dads Friend had once told me its much better to stall the vehicle rather than revving it to the moon to become familiar with the biting point/ friction zone. How far is this correct and is it advised to do so? 2. I always try to look as farther ahead and look where i want to go. But there are times where i have faced situations where by the time I reached the point which i had seen a couple of seconds ago does not have the same situation. (Example - I have looked at a point on the road where the road is clear, but by the time i reach to that point there is a motorcycle cutting me off or a pedestrian trying to cross the road or an animal in the way suddenly). This makes me concentrate on what is happening in front of me rather than looking ahead. How do i work this out?
That Music things is really an obstacle, I intuitively lower the volume if I am driving in heavy traffic.. and this is noticed by my brother and he is like that is not how you control the car.. 😀
Any tips on handling uneven patches between two lanes while riding? I once had a fall due to the height difference and have since been very careful, developing my own methods to avoid it. However, I'd love to learn if there are any new techniques
*Chapters*
00:00:00 How Do You Know?
00:02:39 Get Comfortable
00:03:48 Signs of Progress
00:09:18 What Could You Do?
00:13.15 Read the Signs
00:14:30 Get Familiar First
00:18:36 Adjust Your Vehicles
00:19:28 Learn Your Brakes
00:23:25 Practice Makes Perfect
00:26:38 You Will Get Used To It
00:32:08 U-Turns & Tight Spaces
00:37:30 Time, Distance & Anticipation
00:39:00 What Do You Remember
00:40:45 Patience & Good Driving
00:42:26 Signs of Bad Driving/Riding
00:44:20 Situational Awareness
00:49:15 Look Farther Ahead
00:52:29 Make Time For Yourself
00:55:00 Drive & Ride More
00:55:51 Passengers & Pillions
00:59:38 Can You Go Fast At All
01:03:50 Music May Not Help
01:06:14 Schools & Instruction
01:07:16 Closing Comments
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For the next episode, the suggestions I have given fellow riders and drivers are:
1. Be as smooth and gradual as possible on the controls... be it the throttle, brake or steering. Especially for beginners or for riders riding a mid or a big bike for the first time. This gives more control to the rider. The bike (or car) will be less likely to surprise you and the same applies to the conditions as well. Greater chance of recovering the bike if we suddenly encounter oil, lose mud etc.
2. When riding in the city, always slow down at circles/intersections, as a rule. (especially for riders who ride sportily or as fast as the conditions allow)
3. This has been talked on this episode itself but look as far up as possible and glance at either sides from time to time to keep peripheral vision at its peak.
4. Let your vehicle idle for a minute or two, especially in colder months. This does not have to be its own thing. Just something as simple as, starting the bike immediately when we get to it and then wearing the jacket, putting on the gloves and helmet etc allows the engine oil to come up to operating temperature.
Guys will you stop uploading pre recorded vdos and talk about some current ongoing topics like Pune Porsche topic or bs7 or anything like that,
I mean keep uploading these kinda vdo but sticking to the same type of content is making it monogamous hence boring.
I personally think that if all the passengers in the car you are driving can doze off to sleep comfortably, then you are a good driver.
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But for long drives I prefer the guy sitting next to the driver to be awake and as attentive as the driver in car just have extra set of eyes and make sure driver does not doze off while on behind the wheels.
Exactly .. exactly .. so there was a time when my father used to work outstation, and he would come home every weekend.. he usually sleeps in early and i used to pick him up from railway station at around 10 and my home is approx 20 30 odd kms .. my soul aim used to be that his sleep should be bothered while he is sitting next to me.. i realised may be after 4 5 years that i became a better driver because of that .. build up speed gradually most of the time i would not even brake giving proper turn signals before i change lanes so that no one honks at me (yes atleast in Delhi NCR people honk even in night).. i knew my vehicle so well that i knew if at this speed i put my foot off the padle i will not have brake at all.. so much better passenger comfort, fuel efficiency less wear and tear of your vehicle ..
I've been watching these Podcasts as if they were a Web-series.
Interesting, knowledgeable, engaging, Feels like pure fun.
Thanks for being with us DT!
I just recently stumbled upon this channel and immediately tuned in on seeing the who and what. It's just so well done! Last few nights podcasts have all come from here.
I know this is bit off topic but. So my father loves 350 classic but few years back he accidentally drope it on his foot and then stop riding it all together as he said he is getting old for this. He used to made fun of me because he thought the bike is too big for me but i learnt how to ride his 350. He always watched me take his bike to the gym in the morning or sometime i decide to leave gt650 home and take his bike instead. Today, i woke up late and saw the 350 missing from garage. Well he finally took it out again. I am soo happy for him.
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Thanks for sharing @karun_vv7190. Glad to hear that.
I thought for a moment it was stolen and my heart was about to be broken
@@reagent69 hahahaha... Thank you for the concern. He takes his 350 on small rides now.
Best advice I have ever heard from my father(for the 10th episode )- Learn to ride smooth enough that it's not just you who doesn't hit anybody. But also that nobody can hit you or has to take evasive action to avoid hitting you.
Solid advice!
Reminds me of short they made telling how slow means smooth and smooth riding means quick riding
It has helped me alot as a young rider and still is holding true
@@kshitijpandey6514 absolutely!! It's brilliant advice!! Kudos to the motorinc team to not just do reviews but actually things that matter much more♥️♥️♥️
@@sahilhakani5220true their advice for motoring stuff is like a gem
Also enjoy riding
Cheers
Few basic things I follow during my driving:
1. While crossing a car or bus from left or right always keep an corner eye on the front tires, a change in direction of same will give me time to react early.
2. Also while overtaking trucks on a ghat section generally honk twice and keep looking at the side mirrors, there I can confirm if the driver has noticed me, then I plan for overtakes.
3. While overtaking from the left I keep side eyes through cars or under tires to check if anyone is crossing the lanes which I might not notice as I don't have a direct vision.
4. Always consider other people on the road are not good drivers. This keeps you alert and prepared.
5. Don't be part of any road race, no one is winning anything on the city or highway streets. And never cross your comfort zone.
6. I try to take a 5 mins tea break when a change in circumstances happen like entering highway from city or vice versa. The break helps the mind to reset you start a new exp. As driving in a highway like we do in the city or the reverse is not smart
1. Yes! This is a great trick!
2. Also works every time. Sometimes the honking isn't even needed.
3. Looking through vehicles, both under and through their glass is great!
4. And statistically true enough too!
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6. This is a matter of concentration. Saying this aloud helps reset focus: "I'm entering the city" for example.
Can you explain 1 2 3 in more detail?
My brother gave me a solid advice back when he taught me how to ride. He said, "If ever there's a situation on the road where you feel like everyone around you is driving/riding idiotically, chances are it is you who is the idiot. Mind your surroundings, hunt for the gaps and ensure nobody is gunning for the same spot."
Hahaha! Good one! Thanks SS!
*For the 10th Episode*
One thing I have learnt to do over the years is read the vehicle’s “body language”
Our thoughts are connected to our limbs, and those to the vehicle’s controls. Once you start noticing that on the road you will be able to predict someone is going to turn even if the indicators are not on, or someone is going to brake even though the tail lights aren’t on yet. It also helps to look beyond the car in front, and predict how they will respond , and hence plan your response.
Also whenever I see a vehicle in front of me switch lanes, I switch with it. There are times I think it is a chance to overtake by staying on my lane, but there is a reason the other vehicle switched lanes, probably to avoid something and it is good to do the same then re-evaluate the overtake situation.
Superb superb point! Humans _do_ things before they do things in traffic... reading the signs is a great way to stay ahead of the event horizon!
@@motorinchey guys can You put light on this more ?
Theres very few channels on TH-cam whose videos i hit the like button on evem before the video starts. Not only is MotorInc one of them, this is the only channel i took a premium subscription for and I absolutely never take subscriptions. But good heavens is it worth it. You guys are in a class of your own, for sure.
Thank you Gautam! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!
I live in Bangalore, and I have near misses almost daily. I am a careful driver, but not overcautious. My near misses are mostly due to Swiggy and Zomato riders on a rush or reckless riders trying to hit top speed between signals. A lot depends on the environment we ride or drive in and the behaviour of fellow motorists too.
It is always our responsibility to keep ourselves safe, if the environment is crazy then we need to go slower and more composed in order to be able to predict the so called zomato/swiggy riders and not get ourselves into near misses, I'm sure that there will be plenty of Bangalore drivers who do get themselves into sticky situations.
Different challenges - one responsibility. Do the best you can. 😁
Ideas for the 10th episode -->
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast : for driving in general
- For long road trips, planning breaks is more important than keeping car at high speeds - Situational awareness is key to safe driving - As we drive fast,we see less things in our vision of arc
- Going through the satellite map of the road is a good way to visualize the road trip. Analyzing the road map is underrared - you can plan the breaks where the traffic is slow or where we have ghat section. It can also help idenitfy stretches where the road alignment is straight. The more we visualize before, less the surprises
- Do not get so close to a vehicle in front that you dont see the rear tyres, if you see tyres .. you are at a good distance from the car in front
- While driving at night, keep an eye on the tail lamps of the furthest car you can see .. notice the tail lamp to get the hint of surface ahead .. if its movements are smooth -> road is good; if you see jitters -> may be a bad section is gonna come up; if break lights are on for little long -> may be a speed breaker, big bumps are ahead.
- If you are following a vehicle, do follow the track that vehicle is on .. usually the car ahead has a good idea of any pot holes ahead. If we follow the slightest turns that car is taking, we can avoid those " blind spotted " potholes ourselves.
first thing my father told me when he started teaching me how to drive was to forget that the accelerate pedal exist and focus on how to stop the car and spent the first day just braking and releasing the clutch.I realised that being comfortable is better than being fast. great video.
Excellent! How long ago was this?
@@motorinc 3 years ago when i recieved my learners. I used to park the car in front of our house from day 1.I improved over time and still try to be better then the last time i entered the car.
one advice would be, ride or drive as if you're invisible to other.
That fast dude 😬😬
@sundarambhupathi4585 i was saying, Don't assume people see you while you're riding or driving, be it fast or slow.
As a Motorcycle Tourer the one great advice I pass around is, "People are out there to kill you. Enjoy the ride but remember to check twice before doing anything, be it braking, crossing, passing, or even halting." This has saved me a lot of times and has saved others too.
First, the list of advice I generally hold dear as a rider:
1. Do not take your eyes off the road, even for checking out a shiny new vehicle (had a near miss due to this as the vehicle in front had applied brakes while I was lost in automotive love).
2. Never ever speed through blind corners.
3. Always be cautious on forest roads as there can be twigs, dung on corners.
4. Never ignore road signs cautioning of speed limit on blind curves and accident prone zones.
5. If your attention is divided due to some discomfort, take a break and fix it.
6. Be aware of entering city limits and slow down accordingly.
7. Never enter a corner carrying too much speed. If you realize halfway and brake, the front will become upright and rigid and you will go off the road.
Now, I have a question for Shumi.
During my last ride, I was doing well on hilly switch-backs, untill i came to one which had broken sections. Had to brake which made me stray a little towards the oncoming lane. There was no oncoming vehicle, so there was luckily no price to pay.
The broken tarmac was in a place that is not properly visible until you're nearly on it, so not an issue of not turning the head enough.
How do we handle such scenarios?
What is that number in the background - top right corner above Motor inc name😅
MotorInc. Studios coordinates? 🤔
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Some tips that I have learnt over the years, regarding driving cars:
1. Use high beams extremely rarely.
2. Employ turn signals religiously
3. Follow speed limits, maintain 4-5 car length gap when driving on the highway
4. Don't overtake from the left, and even while overtaking from the right, make sure you have a clear view ahead
5. Drive down the mountains in the same gear that you used going up
6. Slow down on intersections
7. Don't use horn frequently. If you happen to be in a position where you have to use the horn, you made a mistake somewhere.
Thanks Varun! 💯
7. ++++++
people here really need to stop using horns as religiously as a turn signal.
You gotta do some learning my boy
Can you elaborate on point 5? Why same gear? Do people tend to change gear one way or another?
@@hiteshjethwani5428 if you went up in 2nd gear, then don't come down in 3rd. You won't have enough control.
Preferably, stay in 1st or 2nd gears.
Cars going up have right of way usually.
Shumi should do a POV ride of his commute on random days, we could learn a lot from it
Idea i gave to my friend which worked..
While riding bike on Manali ghat, he was losing control on corners and quite some time he went off-road dangerously.
I noticed his style and told him to not press clutch at all and use engine braking which helped him
Plus I advised not to use read brake when you already leaned on corners, instead use front brake gently. This results in good traction on grip on front tyre. If pressed rear then chances of skidding the back wheel and loosing control.
Engine braking and front brakes on corners worked like miracle for him 😊
This is something I started doing naturally when I was a newbie learing to ride. My friend used to tell me not to use front break in corners, but this is something that came naturally to me. So I just did even though he obliged
The only check i do to make sure i drive/ride safely is: my presence shouldnt be felt by/inconvenience others driving on the road.
Good way to think about it!
Shumi Baba ki Jai ho
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The most basic and live saving advice which sometimes we forget is ride only where you can see this advice has always stuck to me even if i have a extremely slow vehicle in front of me and it won't take me a second to overtake the vehicle if i cant see whats ahead i never push it
Personally i would not say 10000hours behind the wheel / handlebar would make you a better driver if you keep making the same mistakes even after 10k hours, and unfortunately i know a few people who have been driving for years and years and still not make very basic errors, like not checking the mirror when taking a turn... etc.
Andrew price (blenderguru) said in one of his speaches that conscious learning would do more in a shorter time frame than mindlessly doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a person to improve his skill.
And on 2nd point, my dad was so scared that i drive a car, that he literally never sat on the car if i am driving, and now that he is gone, that is a small regret that got left behind, that I couldnt show this skill to him. Every other family member has gone on road trips with me driving the car, but ...
There's enough research on the 10,000 hours thing, Sayantan. You _cannot_ do it for that long and _keep_ making the same mistake over and over again. But conscious learning, and trying to learn proactively, is obviously much faster.
@@motorinc yes, i know about that. But my point was if someone doesnt recognize that they are doing something wrong, and in denial, then ?.
A lot of drivers/riders blame everythin else but themselves and honestly believe that, and not just for the legal thing.
Advice for Night driving high beam menace:
Dim your lights, quickly scam the area illuminated by the oncoming vehicle to check for potholes, and watch the left edge of the road till the vehicle passes.
Neither blinds you nor do you feel like driving blind.
Great episode again!
One advice I’ve given to folks that has worked for most of them is to slow down just a notch when you’re doing really long drives (like 500 kms or more in a day) .
It’s akin to what long distance runners do. They don’t really sprint all the way .
This conserves a lot of mental stamina and gives a sense of unhurried joy on the highways.
Equally important is to make sure you’re not slowing so much that your senses/reflexes slow down too, leaving you at risk during emergency situations.
Pace yourself! Great one SV!
Great episode guys
Also wanted to butt in with a point for new riders is that be confident with whatever decision you take
Lets say you are at a signal and you come to stop completely and you see few gaps between cars in the traffic but you are not confident that you can fit through those gaps then there is no compulsion for us to squeze through those gaps no matter how many times other scooters or 2 wheelers honk at you because after a few minutes they will move on due to different gaps in the traffic and they may call you whatever they want but just ignore them like they are speaking to you in latin or greek and this will also improve your confidence and decision-making skills on the road
Yes! Great point!
One of the advice that I got from my friend and that I also give to others is to be in your lane while changing direction at an intersection.
Another is do not use clutch before brakes.
Watching now... With T20 world cup win...hmmmmm.... Watching now... Have been a very cautious rider my whole life... 1- respect your machine. 2- respect your surroundings. 3 Enjoy without being a nusense... Respect the ride !!!! As a rider I have one problem with riding .. right hand corners scares me... Left hand ghat sections i have no problem... I lean in smoothly... But right handers ... I break nervously and limp into the corner...!!! Is this just me ???
We all have a “sweet” side. Since you are aware of it- half the problem solved. Ride well!
I wanted to make a short stop on the highway for stretching. Dropped off the left lane at around 30km/hr (seems really slow at highway speeds) and what I found below me was gravel, lost control of my bike for a moment. Close call, as further left, a few feet down were the fields. Been more careful since.
Here are two other things I picked up:
1. Never adjust the mirror while looking at it when doing highway speeds. Look straight while you adjust, take a glance if the view is alright, if not, repeat.
2. Don't spend too much time reading the boards while doing highway speeds. There will be idiots riding a bicyle on a highway or someone riding opposite lane. You're doing several feet every second and there will be no time to adjust.
Eyes on the road. Always.
The advice I have given to everyone (I drive mainly on two-lane roads and the hills ie; Kerala) - Alternate between looking at the left side of the road and ahead. And at night, always look at the left. That is the space you have and that is what you will turn to for everything. Your peripheral vision will alert you, if you need to focus anywhere else.
Solid advice Arjun, thanks for sharing.
Writing from Bangalore. I don't even know how many times I come close to getting a dent on a daily basis. Even when my car is at standstill. Not sure how to avoid it. I think I am decent city driver but my instincts are slower on highway. I can manage a 80 kmph easily however don't have confidence to handle critical situations at say 100
Hi Raghunandan, thanks for writing in. We would advise that you stick to speeds that you're comfortable at, as they discussed in the video.
One advice that felt like sharing for the 10th epsiode:
Keep an eye on the road as well as inside of the cars that’s in front of you. Check the road through their windshield and also check how the driver is turning his/her head. Just see if the driver having a conversation or something like that so that you can decide to overtake without giving them a surprise. And if the driver is a female, make sure to adjust your vehicle because their way of driving the vehicle can vary from ours (I am not saying they are doing wrong, but in a different logic).
My father gave me a golden advice when I learnt to ride a bike. Drive/ride like a train pilot. By this he meant always drive at a manageable speed with no abrupt braking, acceleration, cuts and turns and always anticipate what can go wrong on the road so that I am ready for anything. Because of this advice I learnt engine braking very early on and a lot of people compliment me for my smooth driving/riding.
Solid advice Sumedh!
KTM RC 200? Should you buy one? - please make 1 free video. I already rejected RS200, XMR, R15
We don't have a View on the RC200 @kairinnovatingaerospace8687 but there's a Balance episode against the R15. It's a Members only video though. th-cam.com/video/VQueCfQRacQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IZas75ZTaJqjG-5m
I drive and love sedans and I always stay patient when I’m tailing behind trucks or bus as my visibility is compromised what annoys me is that larger SUVs behind me they have complete view of situation ahead instead of passing me they completely honk me to no end and I’m like bro you are in fortuner/scorpio you have much better view go ahead why are you honking me!
Thanks for being careful! 🙏🏾
The best advice I'd got from my car driving school teacher was to learn how to stay calm while you're the one who has unwillingly become an obstacle to the people around you. For instance, if your car won't start when you're at an intersection and the signal turns green. In most cases, you just need to stay calm, try a couple of times again to start it and go ahead. Even if it doesn't, signalling others, possibly getting down, diverting the traffic to go around you till you figure it out makes sense to me. Being calm and composed in situations like these is the only productive way to act, I think. For me, It has always led to a peaceful experience without either me engaging in road rage or being emotionally affected by these incidents so much that you start panicking even in normal situations or worse, becoming the honker myself when the guy in front goes through it thinking its the norm. I'd love to know how the pros in this community handle social incidents like these as well!
👍🏽👍🏽 Thanks Atharva!
First of all get a health insurance or u r reading this comment in the far future where indian government provides universal national free healthcare to every indian,then ride motorcycles with the precautions mentioned in this video ,if not then just commute (not ride-talking about leisure ) with your scooter(scooty).
Even with a scooter you have to be well prepared. No two ways about that.
This channel needs more subscribers 🤩🤩🤩🤩
In future autonomous self driving cars will take over & even government will also support it so will it matter in future?
Gotcha!
37:53 TLDR: I no longer stop in the first row at a signal.
Story: We have a signal in IT expresses way (chennai) that was purely for U turns and people usually ignore it. One day cops decided to camp past the signal and catch red light jumpers. I saw them and stopped, it was a big mistake the water lorry behind me didn't. Hit me square in the middle and threw me 20+ feet. Skid marks showed that the lorry didn't have brakes on one side.
Red light mannerism is poor in our country, I see car/bikes turning from the left most lane to turn right, so starting 3 seconds late in first row or safely stopping in second row is our best bet. This usually filters out the mad drivers.
Oh wow! Sounds scary @fanta6789. We're glad that you're okay.
Ahhh Shumi and Kartikea,,,,,echo the exact same thoughts as u guys,,, everytime after i finish the drive i do write down if I committed mistakes thatcould have been very bad,, like my anger when someone does dumb thing on the road etc....And i try not to repeat them....thanks for this awesom3 podcast
Thanks for joining us Jimmy!😉
Amazing set of advices and this discussion should be shown to the people in schools as well
Looking around is one major thing to get comfortable behind the wheel... Whenever I tell that to someone they always bluntly deny it and you guys said it 🫂...
Thanks Gururaj! 🤜🏽🤛🏽
For the 10th Episode,
I just try to be as considerate as possible to the other motorists. Being considerate towards others is something that I feel is not apperaicated enough (let alone celebrated).
Try to not Hog the first lane unless you're overtaking. This alone is worth 100 points.
If someone's asking you to move from the fast lane, you're already late. You maybe at 5 over the speed limit, but that doesn't matter. You move.
Please react to the "dipper" or the short honk. That was meant for you. Please don't ignore it.
(Almost) finally, and sorry for the caps, DO NOT USE HEADLIGHTS IN THE CITY OR WHENEVER THERE'S ONCOMING TRAFFIC. You know how much you hate it when there's headlights pointed towards you. Just don't do it.
To end, just be considerate on the road. Let your ego cool off a little.
The other person might be rushing to a hospital and needs to go quickly. Give them space. Or it could be a jerk who might dent your fender.
The other person might be a gentleman who would never venture beyond 3rd and is hogging the fast lane.
Your honking will not change things much. Patience is a rare virtue and it can be inculcated, especially on the road.
It's just not worth the hassle to get worked up on others not being considerate. That's reality. Get used to it and try to make the roads a better place.
This who thing is lesson for me as well. Cheers!
Superb points! Thanks @rjv_mntn
Hi, I am from the Mumbai Western line. I am facing one issue repeatedly that is People overtaking from the left, most of them don't honk and just magically appear on the left side and as a reflex action I immediately shift right without even checking what's on my right at that particular moment and I am not able to stop that reflex action. It just unsettles me every time it happens.
Most of the time these left Side overtakers are delivery guys on an EV or scooter that doesn't even make sound for me to be alarmed in advance.
Can you suggest a better way to deal with this?
The key is if you think you are a good driver then you are definitely not one.
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you guys said that you'll be doing "BRAND LOYALTY" in this connect S02E02. waiting for it.....
Something that has bothered me for a while, like Shum said here, one should not use back breaks that much, but on my access 125, front break use means you will be off your scooty and on the road very quickly. I've fallen a few times already and speed was close to or between 30-40km/hr
This one is BS4 and has combi break, but how much it engages is I'm not sure. I need to get more clarification on it, so if author sees it, please do clarify as you guys are experts.
Is shumi a fellow metalhead ?
Hello Kartik & Schumi......i will be upgrading to bigger bike this year.....i have shortlisted classic 350, honda 350, honda hornet 2.0 & apache rtr 200 4v......please help me shortlist the 1 to go for.....my opt out will be like a semi between 2 equal players......classic 350 vs honda 350 & apache 2004v vs hornet 2., this way i can shortlist between a performance n bullet.....than may be further will look for more parameters to finalize the 1 to go for
While learning to ride a 2 wheeler, mostly scooters; sit a bit towards one side, not in the middle.
Balance one side instead of both the sides.
an advice my father gave me when teaching me how to ride a motorcyle/scooter was "first learn to ride slow... and fast will come automatically with time..." and another was "Never follow the concept of me first... be patient...let other pass you if they are driving recklessly... don't get angry on road... since being safe is more important than being right and fast..."
Another good piece of advice I read in a novel (The Art of Racing in the Rain, a lovely heart touching novel... a must read from my recommendations) was "Your car goes where your eyes go".... and I have seen it work when I was just learning to move a car around and driving on public roads.... for example I have had a few near misses because I was too fixated on the car/other vehicle/a barrier I wanted to avoid that I almost hit them.... only happened 2-3 times but learned not to fixate on stuff and relax and focus on where I want to go while being aware of my surroundings...
Sir, if you don't mind, I would like to archive S2E4, S2E8, S2E9, and upcoming S2E10 episodes, and also grateful you made this video public
I use music to sooth the passengers(Zen music) usually my passengers sleep soundly Evan on hot days
Hey guy's
Am 20 and i ride a seven speed gear bicycle rider in blr and i think am a pretty decent rider
And these 2 dudes have made me obsessed with them more than my gf😂
😃 Ride safe man! More power to you!
Lol so truuu
Am literally 6.1 and lean😅
guys, i had a incident a while back, it's been a while since i drove a car like almost 3 years, once one of my classmate bought 2010 civic and brought it to college and give it to me for a ride. Got panicked cause its been while and its HIS car, also its my 1st time driving a civic. I stalled the engine couple of times and over revved the engine and made me look like pathetic idiot and i was DISTURBED and couldn't sleep that night. Just contemplating, what happened to me and felt bad for myself. So Mr Shumi and Mr karthikeya how can i deal it and how to get my confidence get ,if i get back on steering wheel??? and i'm planning to get a civic myself.
Very good topic as I am a normal driver
Hullo ah! Hope it helped!
Very good video
My father told me this, what the police man said to Shumi.
We live in a world where helping people, apologizing for courtesy penalises you
Install Dash Cam People in Car and Bikes.
Even if you apologised, you would have evidence if the other guys takes you to court
I live in kolkata, the better part of the city with wide and clear roads and working singals, I have completely stopped going out at night (atleast the main roads) because of the drunk pseudo-suv trying to flash and honk and passing me at 120+, stuck in between a truck and a flashing creta , had to make two downshifts to avoid being PORSCHE'd
Slightly off topic - I gave my meteor 350 for service yesterday and came back with a bill of around 5k. I was wondering .. was all those things the service advisor told me to change really necessary? How often should I change my entire chain sprocket kit ? He said I should do wheel balancing with every service. Is that really necessary? Can you do a podcast with such topics .. recommend tittle : how not to be ripped off by your service advisor …
Always be mindful of the feeling of your bike's weight while pushing/pulling. If the weight feels high during pushing, you've got a front flat tyre. If it's heavy while pulling, its the rear flat.
This helps for a quick check especially on road trips.
I have venue, no matter how politely i drive, passengers inside the car are never comfortable and always comment that i drive harshly on bad roads (even small patchy roads). My brother in law has a used duster, everyone prefers to sit in that car. You as a driver don't have to be extra careful on bad roads. No bodyroll as well. Now i realise how important is suspension and ride quality on cars more than features.
as a biker i will suggest all the fellow motorcyclist never ever stand on a slippery uphill or paved footpath like in a uphill or underground parking midway of the climb I hope you guys have understood......especially if you dont have those fancy uphill assist and stuff.......been there fallen broken my indicators........phew
Lovely podcast, glad someone put these thoughts out in the open.on a funny note, I once advised a friend to buy a car with airbags and he said why the hell!! I would only use it in the city😂.
A few pointers for your future podcasts.
Point1.Can you guys discuss the difference between accelerated motion( keeping the pedal pressed) and just cruising. It generally gives more reflex time, but i see people aggressively accelerating and braking on highways.
Point2. Also not maintaining minimum distances and tailing other cars is a pandemic on city and highways alike.
Point3. 5 star ratings are achieved by top models and we hardly find people buying top models in India. Example, the tata punch below the top model does not get a adjustable headrest in the rear and is sure to result whiplash for taller passengers, but is sold as a five star car.
Point 4. The basic difference of a short turn and a long trun depending on which side of the road you are is not known to quite a few
In my teenage and I used to speed as a "cope mechanism" from things in my personal life and all I had was a 125cc Jupiter which I used to drive at 80 in my city which was easily possible because there's not much traffic in my city at all, no sudden intersections, but I also used to speed through roundabouts.
One day I crashed, some Taxi guy in his swift Dzire coming from the left of the roundabout also speeding and by the time I could come to a stop I crashed right into his rear, it wasn't a very bad crash I didn't even had any injuries other than a sprain iirc, the Taxi guy fled, thinking it was his mistake or something but the only thing I could think of was what If this ended up taking someone's life? I mean it's a obvious thing but I never had thought about it before.
I never actually did speeding ever after, soon when I upgraded to a Xpulse 200 I still rode slower than I used to, much safely and I enjoyed it honestly, since then I've been trying to become the best rider on road.
That look past the A pillar was very helpful..
Coz I do it myself and haven't seen many people whom I know doing it..
So good to know I am doing the right thing
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I feel the right thing to do would be start out on a motorcycle and then transition to cars. I've done that and it worked out beautifully. You get used to concepts like situational awareness, traction and spatial judgement much easier on two wheels so when you end up in a car you invariably end up bring those skills. I realized this when kartik was talking about looking about in a car 46:00. I drive a tata nexon which has thick A - pillars and as a motorcyclist first; I make it a point to look around and do a proper shoulder check before making turns. That doesn't mean I never got into fender benders but it significantly reduced my chances of getting into one and I believe saved me from having serious incidents.
I feel safe driving fast. When I'm sitting with someone driving slow and see everyone passing by, coming from behind or left/right on intersection, its scary. Specially when driver is slower than the traffic.
I'm faster than traffic but careful to sense traffic and indicate moves by indicator for turn lane change and lighting brake before stopping and some by my driving body language that people around me will know what I'll do next.
Currently own a venue 1.0 turbo imt, just clocked 50k a few days ago. Have a thought of upgrading to creta but confused as should I upgrade or not. Sort of in need of an advice, motorinc?
I know this is a silly suggestion but will be a very helpful one:
1. How to care for your bike or cars in terms of washing and cleaning?
2. Those who want to formally learn motorcycling and improve their skills in car driving, are there schools who teach? Give us details please.
1. Don't overdo it. A wash is only needed once a week at best unless you live in a particularly dusty area. Shumi likes to get his bike detailed (more for the cleaning than the coatings/surface treatments) once a year, right after the rains are over.
2. indimotard.com/two is where Shumi teaches
Coming from a rather below-average driver (yeah, because cocked up quite a lot and I know the reasons for each of them. One particular crash probably costed me my career as an automotive journalist)
- Do not overtake from the left. This was what caused my crash.
- Don't keep the foot on the clutch (kills me every time I see someone do this)
- If it's raining/foggy, do not use your hazards. Turn on the lights. That way, you can use the indicators for what they are meant for.
Love your content.
Cheers :)
Hey Hari! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Great episode ! I do have one question , I’m a new driver (been driving for 3 years now) and when out on the highway , I kept scanning at least 5 car lengths front so I can provide a smooth ride . But I had an incident when local wildlife (I.e. a dog) came outside from the grass in the divider while I was performing an overtake at 1 car length ahead of me . I breaked as hard as possible but couldn’t slow down enough in time to avoid hitting it as I couldn’t swerve into another lane because there was a car there . How much of this experience was I at fault and could learn from and how much of it purely accidental / out of my control ? Cause I have trying to make sense but some insight from another point of view can help me drive better !
I love going out on late-night rides, and listening to this just made me realise that I don't check what's behind me as much as I should!
Shumi's example about people behind you intending to pass the Red Light is something I'm taking to heart now.
Thank you for joining us Debarun, glad we could help!😊
27:52 this funda is applicable in many places in India. People don't use protective gear enough - why our construction pace is poor - workers are too cautious not get into accident, why are they too cautious - they don't gear themselves enough.
39:36 they fixed the potholes on pashan road a few weeks back and I thought something is not right, am I on my usual line and lane?!
40:50 everyday there are some ego characters who will honk off the scooter/motorcyclists to the left lane and they are just there even after 10 kms. Dude you honked off a two wheeler but the car ahead of you is travelling the same, what you gonna do about that? Are they not self aware - like how itchy are you to keep honking every 15 secs.
47:29 always there is a scooter in blind spot not heeding to my indication given 50 meters ago..
Someone told me law of anticipation:
Random dogs, women, and kids can/may come out in front of you anytime so adjust your concentration and speed and manoeuvres to prevent yourself from taking them in line of fire
2. Try not to drive long into the night when your family is onboard best stop 1.1/2 hours after sundown.
What do you think of tyre pressure recommended for my virtus is 47 psi when on full load! I have never heard so high tyre pressure. Should I really go for it? For now I’m keeping 34
thank u for commenting on my music suggestion.
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Frequent advices
1) to change ur tyre after 15000-20000km/ and keep checking tire pressure one in 15 days
2) avoid night riding/ driving
I enter this video knowing I probably am not a good driver. Let's see
Let us know when you are done? 😁
So, done with the video..I don't know if I am a good rider, but I think I have the right mindset, since I always look at what I did wrong. I'm a stockler for rules, so I tend to stop at red lights regardless of what's behind me, which is not the safest thing per se.
Also, question. Do you think offroad training will help with riding in the traffic? I've been looking at going to the Slide School in Pune, with the RE Scrams and all.
Best Advice I've ever given anyone, would be that once you're buying a bike above 150-200cc, don't put too much stock in the practicality of it. Bikes like those are a heart decision..it's better to buy a somewhat problematic bike that you love to ride and curse vs the super practical bike that sits in your garage for weeks on end because it bores you.
Ideas for 10th episodes and advice i would share
As a rider never tail gate a 4 wheeler especially during monsoons, as you may crash into a pothole which the wheeler crossed over it. Always follow the tyre trails instead.
Kick start ( if available)your 2 wheeler whenever starting for the day...instead a self start. It could help in engine life..
I Prefer to honk once and slow down at any intersections just to make sure all notice my presence 😅
I’ve had 2 encounters on a moped with dogs, 10 years apart, both times my feet got bruised.
I can firmly relate to Schumi when he said learn your brakes and do an emergency stop. I had been doing this on empty patches of road to learn the brakes on my car, and god did that pay off when a dog bolted across the highway. This time, I was prepared and my muscle memory took over and saved the day (and the dog, of course)
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Whenever I'm driving on a highway after dark, it's very difficult to see any undulations or potholes in the road because there are long stretches without any street lights. Also, my car headlights don't give me a far enough view of the road ahead which allows me to react in time to any potholes or imperfections. My solution is to find another car ahead which is going roughly at my pace, and follow it from a distance of about 150 to 200 meters. Watching the tail lights and their movement gives you a lot of information on what's ahead. I try to avoid driving without anybody in front of me.
Couple of things I tell people:
1. if you use maps, do not try to fight the “arriving at” time. Unnecessary stress and they are accurate most of the time which again validates the fact that you can take lesser risks and still arrive without delays
2. Stop driving immediately if you have even the slightest hint of sleepiness, especially on long highway journeys in cars
Best advice I give is to drive within your boundaries or a notch less. Expect other to make mistake and prepare your self to cover it safely. Like any three wheeler changing lane suddenly...
Hello.
I need help!
When driving, riding...do we brake first & then engage the clutch or is it the other way around?
What are the disadvantages/advantages of both.
I've driven more than a decade now in most challenging conditions and with 4x4 as well. But since an year, I'm scared internally driving in bangalore due to near misses etc by mostly quick commerce folks. Been in this city for no of years but situation is very worse now.
This, this should be shown in school. Educational, fun, real and very honest. Love this.
Thanks Agam!
One advice I would give is regarding overtaking. You over take only when you have a clear vision of what's ahead. Often I see people overtaking by following some other vehicles. This is very dangerous especially on a 2 way lanes. And also the first person who did overtaking might just enter the lane and slow down leaving no room for you to enter.
I always do overtakes when am confident enough that I have enough time and space to pass the vehicle and get infront of it.
Overtaking cars and such is a bit easy since you have some vision through the glass. With large vehicles or covered autos I take my time.
And at last I don't enjoy driving behind a vehicle which is goint at almost same pace as me. So I either over take them and speed ahead to make distance. Or if the other car will speed ahead I will slow down a bit so that the other car will get away from me
I’d appreciate if you guys could mention some things to learn to get better at driving. I tried improving my riding and I have now. But I want to improve driving as well, and need pointers to research on.
I follow all the road safety tips and I work around all the road constraints but the idiots on the road who drive on the wrong side of the road, the people who are on high beams unnecessarily and clogging up high-speed lanes.
How do I handle these idiots?
Most idiots are on scooters and not bikes.
Most of these are old people, locals, underaged or women.
Sorry for generalising but this has been my experience.
I find women to be safer coz I have seen them take lesser risks on the road but other categories are just menace.
How do I deal with them?
Also, people who drive slow and clog the road even if the road in front of them is clear.
To new car drivers, if you are parking in a line and can't see tyres and just see the end of the rear bumper of the car in front, you're close enough to be able to manoeuvre your car out of that spot. Doesn't work on Large SUVs though.😅
*For the 10th Episode*
“Nobody is perfect, but one could be close”
- this^ might have been told by some wise person; valid nevertheless.
Here are, in no particular order, 10 driving theories/exercises I’ve put complete faith in over the years:
- Be confident that you are better than many others, but humbled that many others could be better than you.
- Whilst going above 40kmph, try your best to keep at least a 2-second gap (sometimes a little bit of space/time for correction is all you need to save yourself from harm)
- Check your IRVMs as often as you can, especially when you are coming to a stop.
- What is a responsible overtake in mirror language? The vehicle you overtake should become completely visible on the IRVM before you return from the right/overtaking lane.
- Test and assess your car’s full braking efficiency in a safe environment (closed roads or no vehicles behind). This is something I suggest everyone do, regardless of their driving prowess or vehicle ownership. You have to know where your car would stop in the event of a full-ABS emergency braking. In fact, this was a mandatory task during my UK driving licence test.
- If your car is packed (5 passengers or more), bring down your usual comfortable pace by about 20%. You will know the effect of weight imbalance (due to added weight) only when you know it - and it’s usually the hard way of knowing it.
- Rather than using your turn signals whilst turning, use your turn signals at the first instance you decide to make a turn; of course from a reasonable distance away from the actual turn (the intention should be clear before the action)
- For long trips, make sure you travel with at least one other capable driver. In a highly unlikely scenario of you being temporarily incapacitated, that person should be ready to take over.
- See an unsafe or erratic driver/rider at front? Overtake and flee the scene as early and safely as possible, or maintain a safe distance expecting the worst. Filming them for the Reels should be the least of your concern.
- Never travel alone (or just with your partner) on an overnight journey. There’s no other way to put this, but people needn’t always be good. Some are just pure evil.
Bonus point:
Regardless of any situation, try to enjoy your drive as much as you can. Personally, driving is a therapy, personal space, escape, or just something that helps one reset productively. I try my best to drive as much as I can, and in the process, I just might be able to improve the process.
Great pieces of advice @abhinandvenugopal. Thanks for sharing.
@@motorinc Thank you for the insightful content! 😊
Also has anyone ever felt things moving really slowly when you are actually going really fast, like u exactly know how slowly the pole or the car went by when you are riding even at 100 or 110 .. like everything is in playing at 0.5 speed and you are 100% aware of your surrounding .. m not saying anyone should do it but .. u know what i am saying it right .. or is it like the situation when i was a kid and i enjoyed the way the horizon was tilting in the rear view mirror till the point my kinectic slipped .. none of friends say they felt something like and i felt alone in this whole wide universe ..
It's ridiculous how many number of people think driving is their right. It's a damn privilege.
Absolutely love the friction zone point.
Question -
1. My dads Friend had once told me its much better to stall the vehicle rather than revving it to the moon to become familiar with the biting point/ friction zone. How far is this correct and is it advised to do so?
2. I always try to look as farther ahead and look where i want to go. But there are times where i have faced situations where by the time I reached the point which i had seen a couple of seconds ago does not have the same situation. (Example - I have looked at a point on the road where the road is clear, but by the time i reach to that point there is a motorcycle cutting me off or a pedestrian trying to cross the road or an animal in the way suddenly). This makes me concentrate on what is happening in front of me rather than looking ahead. How do i work this out?
Learn to drive slowly first. I rode my avenger at 10-30kmph for the first 2 months when I was learning.
That Music things is really an obstacle, I intuitively lower the volume if I am driving in heavy traffic.. and this is noticed by my brother and he is like that is not how you control the car.. 😀
Any tips on handling uneven patches between two lanes while riding? I once had a fall due to the height difference and have since been very careful, developing my own methods to avoid it. However, I'd love to learn if there are any new techniques
I always receive this advice from my parents. You should have 2 eyes front and 2 eyes back when u r driving.
I thought I was the only one memorizing potholes in my commute😭
Good to know shumi does it too🫡
I was the only guy who used to do this panic-stopping practise. I used to explain my friends and they used to think my concept is down right chapri. 😂
Its always informative and a bit fun to listen to you and this one i was really looking forward to so that i can judge myself and become better
🤜🏽🤛🏽 Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!