How to Drive on Curvy Roads & Maintain Better Control
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Your tips advices are amazing
..thank you...thankfully I passed my driving test🤓😌...I was really good overall but the examiner told me I am a little bit slow on the curves😐
Hi Velvet - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your compliment. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom, and enjoy those curves. All the best, Cheers Rick
Turns, curves, & corners are always something to look out for on the road - no matter how experienced a driver you are. Personally, I find the worst are on the lower mountain roads in Maine, where there's no light except for your headlights. The first couple weeks I'm there, I find I have to drive 45 on roads posted 65. But once I know where I am, I tend to power through curves. I think this is because we always had motorcycles in the family, rather than cars. Motorcycles have to slow down earlier, & strongly accelerate through turns. It's just physics. So once I'm familiar with the terrain, I do tend to drive like I'm in a motorcycle, & accelerate strongly through the turns.
PS: New drivers! Do NOT let the locals make you speed up more than you are comfortable with! That's the making of an accident. If it's bothering you that they're tailgating, find a place to pull over and let them all pass. If you can't, just stick to your guns and drive at a speed you feel comfortable with. That they have to drive a little slower, is not nearly the catastrophe that you driving off the road and into a tree would be. They will have to learn a little patience. Your job is to drive safely - no matter your speed.
Hi Denya Cascio - Thank you for your comment and great information. When in doubt stop and wait for the other traffic to clear, especially when you don't have space to manoeuvre. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Hey, Rick,
I wrote a thank you to everyone (& you) after I passed my road test on Wednesday (March 27th). But not only has no-one seen it, I can't find it back to try to post it again. Any idea where it could be hiding? Thanks, Denya
Awesome this was for me i been getting alot of horn as im driving at a controlled speed. But i power through and they overtake. The key is safety
Good advice :)
@@malisaramkissoon1853 The Major, a WW2 veteran in England near where I live used to pootle along at 12 mph..ok, maybe at 20, and he never cared about going fast. :)
I almost have a heart attack in every curve. thank you fo your instructions
Me too especially going 55 mph
Hahahaha me too
Me driving a truck and it looked like I had it but my boyfriend saying no! And I just get on the side of the road and let him drive because I’m to short to drive a truck 😂
Am here because of what I experienced this evening. Am a new driver and for the first time I had to drive on a curved road and it was already dark.The driver right behind me started flashing their lights.I was scared and got even slower 😰They had to pass me on two continuous yellow lines .The next motorist started honking on me so hard.I panicked and pulled over on the side only to realize how many vehicles I was slowing. Am here to get tips.It was so frustrating for me and am sure for the other motorists too😭
I started driving 2 weeks ago and I struggle with this also 🤦🏾♂️
I drove to my job and I felt I almost died with the amount of turns there were
🤣🤣🤣 sorry to hear that.
Breathe, drive slower around curves until you are more comfortable with them, I used to be very afraid of them too. Now it’s easier because I have driven on curves so much. Now it’s fun for me. Hopefully you have fun with them soon also.
This was two years ago and I’m a pro 😉
@@adayshaspence340 I read your comment a month ago and replied. It’s okay. I’m new to Smart Drive test TH-cam channel. I started watching Rick 3 years ago.
I think it's great that they chose Bryan Cranston to conduct these courses. Yes, they didn't have much budget left for the rest of the videos, but he did a great job and kept my attention throughout. I've been a big fan since way before Breaking Bad, like since the Malcolm In The Middle. You're the best, Bryan!!
Tkx i was having trouble with those curves driving in high speed, so now I know what to do 😊 . SWEDEN
Hi Nelly T. - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the very best there in Sweden, Cheers Rick
Your tutorials help me to become a better driver and ease my anxiety because I can approach the road with a plan. Thank you!
Hi jdjude - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear that the information helped you out and that you now have a plan. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for this reminder!!! You are crystal-clear when explaining. A boyfriend thought this technique when I didn’t even had a car, but it stuck in my mind . I think that’s why no one sitting in the back get sick…. I am 79 now, and enjoy driving. Definitely you are showing me a way to keep it on. Merry Christmas and an awesome year 2024 to you and yours.
You are one of the best teachers I have ever seen! Highly informative videos! Lots of thanks to your channel. A great portion of the credit for the success in my driving exam today (in first attempt) goes to your channel. I hardly took just 5 driving lessons before my exam (5 hours). Keep up the great work.
+KH217 that is awesome news! Thanks so much for letting us know and your flattering words. I suspect you’re having a big celebration and it is well deserved. If there’s anything further we can do drop us a note. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for these videos. Today I passed my driving test. God bless you! 🇺🇸
Thank you so much. I just bought a camper van and took it up in the mountains. I know I ticked a lot of people off, I was having a really hard time with the curves. I knew I should not have been "braking" in the cuves, but I was at a loss as to how to maitain a reasonable speed and stay safe. You explained it so well.
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I just went from a minivan to an SUV and all of a sudden I'm painfully aware of every curve I take...so much so I can't remember how I used to navigate them in my minivan. Thank you for this video because now I feel comfortable again with some tools to use in negotiating those curves.
Hi Stacey Johnson - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I did try that picking up speed through the curve before and I remember it working. With me it's mental.
Thank you for your tips Rick. Because of your videos my confidence is gaining day by day on highway driving . Will be really helpful if you have a dedicated video on line changing on highways. Wish you best.
Hi biotech1947 - Thank you for your comment. And we're happy to hear that you're getting more confident. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Super helpful video! I just moved from a big city with roads that are mainly straight, to a much smaller city that cuts through a curvy, windy freeway through the redwoods! To add to this, I'm a relatively new driver. This helps a lot! Definitely noted what I've been doing wrong. Thank you for this detailed and thorough video!
Hi Pauline Mae - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for this video! I had so much anxiety driving up north this weekend ! Your tips really helped me have better control and eased my nervousness on winding roads !
Hi Maria G - you are most welcome my friend. Happy to hear we could help out my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Neat seeing roads I've driven on many times over the years on your channel. I use these techniques all the time for a more... fun driving experience. Also critical for when I drive at work to maintain momentum, and be safer all at the same time!
Hi GanglesGon'Ridin - Thank you for your comment and endorsement. Happy to see that you're recognizing the roads you once drove on. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I'm on vacation in Italy and the roads are all one lane and super windy with a 70kh speed limit, coming from Alberta I feel like a new driver all over again. I already feel more confident having these tips to use tomorrow. Thank you for this great video!
Hi Adam - Thank you for your comment my friend. Good to hear from you and hear that you're having a great time there in Italy. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I tend to get alot of over steering everytime i take one particular sharp downhill corner in my pickup. Judging from the video i believe i need to look through the corner in order to negotiate it properly. Your videos have helped me a great deal. Been driving for four months and slowly getting more confident in approaching corners. Thank you!
Hi Siddiq Ali - Simply awesome my friend. The exercises in this video will help too: th-cam.com/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/w-d-xo.html Alway good to revisit the fundamentals after driving for a bit my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
yes, turning is pretty difficult for me. i hope you can make videos on sharp curves when going up and down the parking areas. thank you!
I was driving curvy blind corners on a gravel road trying the race driving technique. First time driving SUV with rollover warning on visor. Concerned with driving heavy high vehicle with too narrow wheel base.
Narrow road makes extra room for turning difficult. Crossed lines, and cop behind me thought I was having a medical condition. I explained I was trying to straighten out the curve...as he told me he was trained for in high speed chases. They don't bother with many warning signs or indicate when speed can return to normal. ( In very remote area)
Also confused when to use straightening the curve vs driving on longest line to lessen sharpness of curve. Have experienced under steering on turn. Terrifying feeling of losing control. No sign warning for reduced speed on very sharp curve
Hey Rick, you are awesome. I just got my license!!! Your videos were so helpful and i just wanna say thanks.
Hi Van-Junior Khalil - that is awesome news! Thank you for letting us know. And you are most welcome. We’re sure you’re going to have a great celebration & it is well deserved owing to your study. All the best with your newly earned freedom. If there’s anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, cheers Rick
I signed up for the program after watching some of your videos. I had my first btw today and I did well. However the curvy roads made me a bit nervous. The instructor was very calm so i wasn't to nervous. My son has a license but doesn't drive much. I suggested he watches ad well. He is working hard to buy a car thas summer. I noticed most drivers were patient. But someone did CVome from behind and get in front of me and it really freaked me out. I was doing the speed limit in a residential area. I think for the first 4 lessons I'll stick with 11am practice as everyone is already at work. Thanks for the tutorials.
Hi Donnita MCgowan - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is exactly the same for a motorcycle, you never brake in a corner, you look where you want to go, you accelerate throughout a corner to give you more stability, you go outside inside outside.
Hi Brendan LeFevre - Thank you for your comment. This technique works for every vehicle my friend - even tractor-trailer units. Although it's more important for motorcycles, it's as important for other vehicles. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for clear explanation and detailed demonstration!
You basically taught me how to drive following your videos. Thanks!!!
Hi The Famous RussBleek - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for all the education you give us all.
Hi sara Facto - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Wow I love your advice as usual Rick! I drive on a similar road sometimes surrounded by a swamp! it can be the scariest. thing to ride on at times. I try to like you say to look at where I need to go You might disagree, but I slow down a bit while using a lower speed before turns and twists. I find having better control.
great instructor. thank u.
thank you so much, this is the video that I need now, you are amazing !!!
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Thanks a lot! Your tips helped me to get better control on currvy road. Thanks! I have always been very scary on currvy roads and free ways..
Hi Malini Aggarwal - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Brilliant!... Great information... look forward to applying these techniques at bendy roads ,hopefully this will work & reduce my anxiety...Thank you ...
Hi Tanya T - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for such amazing tip. You’ve made it so much easy to understand.
Hi aeyomu - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I got driving anxiety just watching this. Thanks for the tips!
Hi Ham The Enlisted - Thank you for your comment. And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. This video may help too: th-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/w-d-xo.html&list=PL0x-bChcUvwHfySp3YoW1B2TqFxh67R6v&index=3 If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Really good video. I got a BMW X3 and took a super fast turn off a highway ramp and my car started fish tailing lol. Was able to recover it so no crash
Hi supergbonin - Thank you for your comment. We're happy to hear that you didn't sustain any damage, other than maybe a "softer ride." ;0) If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Excellent,keep on!
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
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I can tell this is going to help a whole lot
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Thanks for another great video, You are an invaluable resource for any driver who wants to fill in blanks in their knowledge and become better drivers.
This week I'm doing Advance Mountain Training. 10 hours of driving really curvy mountainous run with a fully loaded trailer. This video is a good refresher in advance of that day. Thanks.
Hi Darlene - you are most welcome. How are the curves going? All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for asking. The curves are better. Overall I'm feeling more confident.Everything is coming together. I actually look forward to the mountain training. Your videos helped a lot.
Thanks for teaching us.its v helpful for us🌹
Yes working on it n you hav been helpful
Hi GITARI Diaspora Tv 📺 - Glad to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much for this educational video.
Hi Schiffon - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks for the vid! Now I know what I'm doing wrong. I'm just a new driver, sometimes when I'm on a curve, i feel that the centrifugal force is quite strong so I always hit the brake to slow down during the curve, that causes my steering to be quite harder and also it makes me uncomfortable. I do that because I don't want to delay those vehicles behind me so I'm always approaching the curve quite fast then slow down during the curve.
I feel that my vehicle will shoot towards the sidewalk whenever i do that.
Hi Noel Pena - Thank you for your comment and valuable information. For most, that is the natural tendency; however, you want to overcome that tendency. You want to slow down before the curve by taking your foot off the throttle and then in the curve keep power to the wheels. You'll have more control and be able to steer through the corner. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great lesson and beautiful scenery, amazing combination.
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U got me to pass my test. U just gained one more sub
Hi xKaMuFLaUgeKiSx - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for the sub. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Am here because of what I experienced this evening. Am a new driver and for the first time I had to drive on a curved road and it was already dark.The driver right behind me started flashing their lights.I was scared and got even slower 😰They had to pass me on two continuous yellow lines .The next motorist started honking on me so hard.I panicked and pulled over on the side only to realize how many vehicles I was slowing. Am here to get tips.It was so frustrating for me and am sure for the other motorists too😭
After watching this I feel I can do better and can't wait to go back to that road and practice using the skills
Hey man thank you so much for this video.. i am based in Scotland so driving on the left side but still really useful. I have recently started driving and I would often find myself getting detours to avoid winding narrow roads which are quite common outside urban areas (they call them country roads and have max speed of 60miles but some are death traps!!!), Will put in practice your tricks, thanks for this 😊
Hi @clapwingbirb6985 - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
RACING LINE. Great video, Rick!
Hi Evaldas256 - Thank you for your comment and compliment. Yes, I'm not overly fond of racing analogies; however, every now and again we can learn something from racing that will help us maintain control. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick
Very Helpful tips. You showed everything very clear
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I got my license everyone I got a 92 on my road exam if I did it you can to
I love this channel. Thank you for the amazing driving tips God Bless and drive safe Sir.
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Well explained, great job!
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Unbelievably helpful knowledge.
Glad it was helpful! Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Very useful and professional driving tips! 🙏
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Question: How do you handle last minute decisions on the road? Such as lane changes before a light? Or lane changes through traffic before turning at an intersection?
You are my driving Prof., thank you. I, of course, passed my first ever driving test (with 5 hours of the on-road lesson) and mostly observing your videos and simulating your advice and situations you discuss here. It has been a couple of months, I enjoy driving and learning every day, getting new experience. Still, I love watching your lessons the way a professor can do. Many thanks, keep it up.
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Thanks for tips ❤✌️
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I used to be an excellent highway driver, when I was younger. I have no fear of curves when I'm on a highway close to home. The further I go out, that's when it starts. When I'm going into a curve, I get this fear of the steering wheel locking into place, and the car is going to continue straight into the curve or wall barrier, without me being able to turn the wheel. Don't know why this is happening to me. I've been driving for years and have only been in one minor accident. I also have a fear of driving over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, as well as the George Washington bridge(only during storms though).
Great ! Now I'am afraid of my steering wheel locking mid-turn too. I can't add it to my biggest fear of going down a cliff with my family on board ... it'so frustrating ... just drive within speed limits and you'll be okay.
@@DSweashox 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You'll be ok. Please don't think about that. Be safe and God Bless.
If people get the concept of focusing as far ahead as they can see as the curve rolls into their vision, they find out driving becomes more easy, correct, natural and fun. It is amazing what the human mind can do, as your focus of vision advances into the distance as new road comes into view your mind already registered and determined how the more closer road in the periphery of your vision should be driven. It is almost like you, nature and the car became one. If you trust it your mind will get you there but you have to tell it where to go in advance by looking way ahead.
You are correct my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Ok but if I look to far ahead I tend to cut the corners stepping over the divisive middle line !
Great advice! I have to drive my boyfriend to work now until he gets his license back and let me tell you i experience the worst anxiety trying to drive through the curves and turns on the interstate and on routes. I have major trouble maintaining high speed going around the curves especially the sharp ones. I piss a lot of other drivers off and i make my boyfriend nervous someone will run into the back of us because I go so slow. Its so bad to the point where whenever i know i have to take him to work, i get instant anxiety about it and its sad i know, but true 😢. Hopefully tomorrow when i take him i will remember these tactics and put them to use effectively!
How did the drive this morning go my friend? All the best, Cheers Rick
Learn a lot
I hope can do that in proper way as you told us.
Good information I am a new driver and I do have problems with the curve
Hi Diamond Raven - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
At 18:22 you are going over the yellow lines Mr. Rick :D Also very helpful tips on driving curvy roads. I don't have those types of roads here but it was still enjoyable to watch and listen to you. Take care good sir. PS: Those thumbnails are top-notch.
Hi Umar - you are funny, funny. I was passing that slow-moving vehicle - too funny. Thank you for your compliment on the thumbnail - I might me getting the hang of those after a looooootttttt of trial-and-error. All the best my friend. Cheers Rick
Haha. Thanks for your response. I meant prior to overtaking the slow moving car. When you overtook the truck, at 18:20 I am sorry I don't mean to criticize. I just thought It was funny :)
@@UmarAli-mp8li The vehicle was following behind the slow moving equipment, thus he had to go over the line to pass. He gave the right of way to oncoming traffic.
Great video. How to usually drive through curves and turns on high speed lanes as on state routes you can’t really decrease speed unless it’s an exit.
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i just left a comment this morning regarding a video like this and you provided . i`ll assume it was a coincidence but thanks a lot Rick .
Hi Dragos Popa - that is awesome news that I got the right content up for you. Yes, I believe that was coincidence because I hadn't seen your comment. And you are most welcome my friend. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
had a trip to a fishing area today encountered lots of curves and i did what you said in the video it works but the traffic ahead likes to cut them so is dangerous to do that. On the other hand i`d like to ask about how to deal with off roads more like rural areas it was pretty tough to go downhill some muddy road and keep yourself between bigger cars /trucks wheel marks. How can i handle roads that are in a very bad shape. If it`s unclear what does bad shape mean i can provide pictures :) , bu ti assume you know.
Great thanks
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Great videos!
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Thanks so much
You're welcome!
In Estonian some drivers has said "The running wheels generally does not slipping (even in wet or icy conditions)" So, sometimes its good idea for clean and fast driving just sounds like this: "Please let the wheels run free in corners/ curves etc!" ☺
Thanks!!!!!
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I have a driving license. I drive a lot in my line of work. But i absoulutely love your videos and you always learn something new. Thanks for the useful information and keep up the great work! =)
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Which part of the world are you driving in? Cheers Rick
I drive in Sweden :)
Hi Pow3rSh3ll - thanks for your reply. That is awesome. Sweden is now on my list of places to travel to. Do you have mountains there? And do you get a lot of snow in the winter? All the best, Cheers Rick
Good advice.
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So many roads in UK are very narrow {ancient coaching roads} and there are cars each side of the road...Parked up too...This road in video looks lovely :)
Hi Oakleaf700 - I've been to the north of the UK and been on the single-track roads that are there. You are right my friend - they are narrow indeed! All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest London nowadays...people have powerful cars [not me!] and they never get above 10 mph in the traffic.
A pedal bike is actually faster -but a lot more dangerous.
One of the steepest streets in UK is good for Clutch control..a little narrow urban lane in Bristol..Vale Street, Totterdown ..my son drove up it, and it felt like a fairground ride.
22 degrees..Drivers tie their parked cars to lamp posts in icy weather to prevent them sliding down the hill {so say}
Your lovely sweeping empty rural roads look like a dream :)
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now as I learn how / practice my driving. (My son is teaching me to drive) … today I drove on a curved road (speed limit was 45 mph) … I did pretty well , but gee I wish I had seen this video beforehand. 😅
That's awesome that your son is helping you to learn to drive my friend. So happy to hear we could help out. Drop us a note if you have questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest actually i do have a question. im in AZ and we have "loops" . where the road is elevated over the freeway road. (loop 101, 202 & 303 here in Arizona, for reference)... do the same principals apply here?
Rick: I've been driving for 30 years...and this is the best set of videos on driving i've ever seen. I'm petrified driving down a mountain road... Please please please do a step by step on how to drive down a windy mountain road using an automatic. How do I slow down my speed? Should I use cruise control. I've discovered, listening to other videos, that i've been doing it all wrong. Until now, I've used my brakes. Yes, I've discovered thats the wrong thing to do. Please help. Thank you.
Cruise Control will usually downshift to slow you down but I find it easier to switch into manual mode in my automatic to downshift like you would in a stick.
Great vid, one of my issue is breakin during turn to control speed, yesterday i almost lose control coming around a bend i thought was break issue but guess its under steering.i always find i come close to losing control at windy road bends so after work today im goin to keep left and then make the turn at the bend one of my challenge, great video, great content im a road newbie exactly one week on the road and im doing good so far i really want to be a safe driver. Any other suggestions driving in rainy weather as i live in the tropics
Do you have social media. I would like to send you my testimony. God bless.
I need some tips on how to use your eye on involving income traffic
I'm in training right now for a trucking company, but my fear is driving in curvy roads, especially driving at night. I'm afraid I may lose control of the truck and crash. My safe speed on curves is 55 mph even though the speed says 65 or 70 mph
Thank you for these insights, after 30 years of driving I'm learning loads. However, your description of that road as narrow made me smile. Here in England it's quite wide and the real challenges involved twisting roads only 1 car wide with passing places. I've just had to clean about half a ton of mud off my Mini after having to reverse uphill on a single curving country lane with stone walls on each side, to allow a truck delivering a tractor to pass! Still, it was an absolutely beautiful drive.
Hi Freya Wyrd - Thank you for your comment. And you are absolutely correct - in relation to UK roads, that road is a "BIG" road indeed. When I started driving bus in Australia, it took me about a month to make the transition because the lanes are 6-12" narrower than in North America. Few drivers in North America know about backing up so another vehicle can get by because there is simply no room to pass or turn around. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best my friend, Cheers Rick
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Thanks a lot Rick. I am new driver and your techniques helped me a lot during my first longest drive of around 2200 miles on a trip. Inside outside inside and looking far ahead technique is really helpful.
As you rightly said, it is always best to drive on the speed we are comfortable with, even if the local drivers very familiar with the winding roads are driving fast and putting pressure on other drivers.
Your tips are amazing and very helpful. :)
You drove 2,200 miles. Wow, where did you start and where did you finish. What vehicle did you use on that trip.
Its very fine 👍
Hi Samuel Kingston - you are most welcome my friend. Happy to hear that we could help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
I live in the mountains with mostly winding roads/highway and am looking to switch to manual driving. Any tips on managing gear changes on windy roads with frequent speed changes.
Fantastic video! They don't teach you this on your driving exam in the US.
Hi Ibhenriksen - Thank you for your kind words my friend. We're so happy that you're part of the smart driver community. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers!
I always thought that you should hit the apex if a curve instead of going on the outer part
Good lecture
Thank you my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Where i am from some of there roads are for 2-way traffic.. so you have to keep your side
Hi anita phillip - Thank you for your comment. All the roads in the video are 2-lane as well my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest In England, there are seriously narrow, windy roads, built for horse traffic,..My brother went to USA and said the roads are much wider, generally. {with less traffic on, as a more spacious country}
Saving this for watch later as I had a breakdown after driving on a mountain road with my husband today, because I felt like everything I was doing was just wrong. He is teaching me, but it's the first time I've ever lived in a mountainous country. Hoping this video will help savee from another breakdown.
What was the cause of the break down? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest By breakdown I meant I started crying after driving the Mountain road😅. It's a new country (Switzerland), new language, different signs, opposite driving side as in my home country so at some point it just felt like waaay too many things new things at once😅. I'm fine with normal roads, but not ever having lived in a mountainous place, I just got overwhelmed at some point. Learning to drive in your home town seems stressful enough, but having to learn in a different country without any prior experience, is a whole other story. Anyway your videos have been of great help for general driving info. I can't watch Swiss videos due to language barrier and I can't watch videos from home as we drive on the left so I don't want to get confused. So really Thanks!
I hear you about new country’s my friend. It can be a lot for sure. Just remember to breathe. That will cause your body to relax. All the best in your new home. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’ve been struggling curves corners and turns but I hope this video helps
Hi Kenneth Ampadu - thank you for your comment. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest so quick question I look straight ahead because I heard it will help maintain better control on the curves but I still struggle idk why
My big problem is when you going around cruise and you have a lot traffic coming on left hand side and you can see around the corner what is the next step to involved run off the road, if you can't look straight a head
Great key never look where you don’t want to go cause you might drive to there
This is a Great video. It reminds me of this wavy road, that goes at 90km/h near the Manitoba/Ontario Border, and you can't see beyond the turns. I think even with these techniques, it still shouldn't be that fast, but this video makes more me comfortable with the idea of going faster on it. Thanks Rick.
So giving you car a bit of throttle around turns actually gives you more control, over coasting a corner or braking? Is it still a problem at lower speeds? Like does it cause unnecessary wear on the vehicle?
Hi bricks for wheels = thanks for your comment. Yes, having power to the wheels will give you "heaps" more control in the corner; unless of course, you were going to fast when you entered the curve. But yes, if you enter at the appropriate speed and then keep throttle control you will have great control. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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The front brakes do most of the braking but can we still Downshift/Engine brake through curve? It doesn't use the brakes technically.
straighline is always prefer
thanks rick your videos helped me alot
Question.
I drive a equinox that has all wheel drive. Awd.
What strategy should i use? Same as what u mention here?
I have my g2 currently
SV methos - thanks for your comment. Yes, no matter the drive train you want to have power when moving through the curves. Avoid braking in curves and corners. All the best, Cheers Rick
The trouble with using racing lines for curves on city roads and even highways is that you get tempted to use it at roundabouts. In fact initially I thought many of these videos were so wrong. You cannot be cutting across other drivers to straighten out the curves.
Unless there's a truck apron in a truck apron, it's difficult to straighten out the curve. And it's a bit challenging in the city. The straightening out the curve is more intended for highway driving my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hello sir,, in slowing down in curves inorder for me to control well the steering wheel ,, is it enough just to stop pressing the gas pedal before the curve or I have to press the brake pedal before the curve?
Or it depends?
Thank you and godbless!
i aint him, im actually a new driver, but ik it depends. if its a tight turn and your going like 40-45 (think in a city and your taking a 90 degree right turn) you will need to hit the brakes unless you release the gas WAY too early. if your going 25 and its a longer right 90 degree turn all you would need to do is release gas, but all this depends on how fast you can take the corner. look for suggested speed signs. if there is none, go the speed limit. if there is one, determine if you can slow down to it before the turn without using brake. if you cant, give it enough brake to slow down. my instructor was real thorough with this stuff. hope it helped :D
do you have a seperate playlist for your heavy vehicle specific videos?
Hi Alphonse Faure - Thank you for your question. These are the playlists my friend: th-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwFk4AeDOzmTEpYaxnfQD6m8.html th-cam.com/play/PL0x-bChcUvwGT2_auPlt-zmaRecuiaHhS.html That'll get you started my friend.. All the best, Cheers Rick