As weird as this sounds, I feel like driving a manual definitely helps me stay more focused. Paying attention to the revs and trying to predict ahead the flow of traffic to determine what gear you should be makes me pay attention more. Also, parking lots are a big one. People running/cars jumping out are two big things to pay attention to.
@VarioFelce2 жыл бұрын
This, parking lots are the worse. Drive slow and be ready to brake
@JimiMiki2 жыл бұрын
Ain't this the truth.
@jodlaa51422 жыл бұрын
Exactly that, we recently got a new car, which unlike our now "old" car which we still daily drive, is automatic. For the first couple of times I drove the automatic on my usual route I would sometimes drive a bit faster than usual through some areas with lower speed limits because with an automatic I didn't have that sense of speed because I didn't have to keep track of my gears and revs. So definitelly manuals can help with concentration over longer rides because of the fact that you need to keep track of more stuff in comparison with an automatic.
@UnrelatedNonsense2 жыл бұрын
For sure. Ever since I got my 22 Si, I avoid driving directly in front of stores all together just so I can avoid idiots walking out into the road
@MangoJam4202 жыл бұрын
So true! Back when I had my auto, I would often get very sleepy on the way from work in traffic. Slow movement, not much input, drone of heater/AC. Perfect conditions to fall asleep. But with a manual, constantly shifting and clutching (while trying to be smooth at it) is really helpful. I know people say traffic is the worst part of manual driving but it can save you from rear-ending someone.
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
Great reminders. I’d add: use your turn signals. Please. No one can read your mind.
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
haha truth! I think I could make a "6 Ways" series on this topic and die an old man before I run out of new ideas.
@Sazyua2 жыл бұрын
One thing to add for turn signals that some people don't seem to realize. Turn signals do not give the right of way. I have seen so many drivers think they can cut anywhere as long as they turn on their signal or turn without checking their blind spots.
@emperorzz2 жыл бұрын
Also, turn on turn signals in advance of your turn. I see way too many people slow down and brake, and then put on their turn signal the second they turn
@kevinandrew_2 жыл бұрын
@@emperorzz Yeah this is my pet peeve too lol. Thanks for telling me where you've already gone, genius.
@Diggz242 жыл бұрын
This is number 1 on my list! Especially if you are at a Stop at an intersection and the jerk on his phone never signals! And just changing lanes in general. 💫🛣
@TheTopher2 жыл бұрын
No crashing!!
@MrKOO-sl2hd2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@petterwsp73862 жыл бұрын
Love your new brz topher!
@kamppa59782 жыл бұрын
I'd like to add tailgating, it makes people annoyed and can make them do sudden moves or pay too much attention to the driver behind, also if the car infront needs to brake hard the car behind is likely going to hit them
@jasonchen4512 жыл бұрын
big facts... it feels like you're using a urinal and someone came in and had to use the one right next to you
@johnson87112 жыл бұрын
Yeah, fuck tailgaters.
@kamppa59782 жыл бұрын
@@jasonchen451 True man true
@jacobclemmons2 жыл бұрын
a lot of states around me have really started emphasizing "stay on the right except when passing," and I have noticed that except for rare occasions, people are actually following this rule. Much less tailgaiting from my pov, which is great. All tailgating does is make people mad and increase recklessness and danger.
@kevinfernando31672 жыл бұрын
I always turn the windshield wipers which in turn sprays the washer fluid directly onto the tailgaters windshield; harmless karma
@cjzx3252 жыл бұрын
Amen to matching the speed when merging. Difference of speed is what makes highways so dangerous. Also make sure you are fully in the exit lane before slowing down. Oh and turn SIGNALS. Use them to SIGNAL your intention not confirm your action. Signal before you start to brake for your turn not as you're making the turn.
@mworld26112 жыл бұрын
Better to nail the throttle then hit the brakes when merging
@Slowcarfastbeans2 жыл бұрын
That’s a vague and incomplete requirement for other common scenarios that can practically happen depending on what area you live in. What is the speed of “flow”? Is my flow the same flow as somebody else’s flow? What if the speed in that lane is always different based on the car in that lane? What if it’s not feasible to match 80mph in 30ft of on-ramp? What about existing spacing in that lane?
@stevenyang21922 жыл бұрын
But also don’t speed up in the exit lane to basically ram the car ahead that is trying to slow to local traffic ( had a bmw driver do this , revved his engine and tailgated me on the exit lane to. A red light)
@takeit12292 жыл бұрын
"Difference of speed is what makes highways so dangerous" 100% the truth. Yet logic escapes even our traffic enforcement. When the posted speed is 65 and everyone is going 75, the person going 55 "being safe" is more of a danger than the person travelling 80, but guess who's getting the ticket 100 out of a 100 times. Not trying to condone speeding, but instead pointing out the slow person is the one that will likely cause a crash.
@TheJipino Жыл бұрын
Make sure you slow down before the exit lane when in Germany, or you will soon not be on the exit lane anymore.
@lukasmezic22932 жыл бұрын
I definitely owe a lot of thanks to my parents for making me learn how to drive in an old and slow car. No backup camera, manual, no ABS, etc... I sucked at first and it was frustrating but now I feel like I’m a much better driver than my peers
@Proffesor_Z2 жыл бұрын
yea except for the abs part imo, abs doesn’t even do anything 99% of the time so people don’t rely on it
@mk5_3 Жыл бұрын
@@Proffesor_Z oh hell no, it saved my ass today in the rain
@matthewmorgan5828 ай бұрын
@@Proffesor_Z ABS has saved so many lives dude. Yeah, it doesn't do anything until you need to slam on the brakes and swerve. ABS is designed to keep the wheels from locking up during braking and losing the ability to steer or stop quickly. It's night and day difference for ice, snow, or rain. Traction control is one that is a creature comfort rather than actually important. Electronic stability control keeps you from oversteering into a tree.
@Floww236 ай бұрын
Everything was perfect Yes everyone back then were nascar level type of drivers just experts now everyone sucks peoples logic man maybe driving is evolving? And it’ll continue to do so like everything else
@matthewmorgan5826 ай бұрын
@@Floww23 I think it's phones and drugs. I see people smoking while driving and texting and driving all the time.
@colin_g2 жыл бұрын
7. Don't drive a Mustang
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
nailed it
@zerounderscore2 жыл бұрын
aw man
@petterwsp73862 жыл бұрын
You know what, i agree.
@boudrauxmnxsty68712 жыл бұрын
Biggest one
@hudsondonnell444 Жыл бұрын
I drive a modified Fox body Mustang occasionally. It's not the cars fault that automotive enthusiasts in North America ignore their need to learn to drive properly. It is foolish to emulate NASCAR drivers.
@SwarupDukuria2 жыл бұрын
Using the platform to bring awareness about drive. Yes this is what we all need and huge respect Ted for bringing this up. Little things add up to big picture. I hope more and more people watch this, be it any part of world, safety first. Be safe.
@alolanstarboy2 жыл бұрын
Watching this living in a country like India where road rules are almost non existent and people just drive however they like I can only WISH the drivers here were even HALF as careful about road etiquette as in western countries lmao. American roads look immensely easy and relaxing to drive upon in comparison lol
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
have spent some time in south asia... can confirm! its wild
@alolanstarboy2 жыл бұрын
@@TedwardDrives Driving is probably one of the most stressful things you can do here 🥲
@RCXDerp2 жыл бұрын
Look up videos of San Francisco in the early 1900s looks a lot like driving in India
@IbbiAhmed2 жыл бұрын
fax. everything is havoc here.
@armon2k22 жыл бұрын
i look forward to the day i drive in the philippines and experience all of that lmfao
@EvanACMedia2 жыл бұрын
THIS is what I love to see a car journalist using their platform for. Thank you Tedward - for the reviews, and for ALWAYS reminding people to respect the drive. Well done
@jonathana65202 жыл бұрын
6:35 The shutter speed of your camera matched with the wheels of that truck, that was cool.
@user-p97g6mvbh2 жыл бұрын
that is fucking trippy
@questionablemathematician39022 жыл бұрын
thanks for pointing that out, very cool
@vupatu39192 жыл бұрын
nah i think the truck just glitched
@salzzz5632 жыл бұрын
I think the most important point generally is to just pay attention, most accidents are caused by one or two people being completely distracted. Driving requires full attention to the road and traffic
@Proffesor_Z2 жыл бұрын
the problem is that it’s a game of chance, i guarantee you’ve looked away for a split second because something or someone distracted you
@sesh35082 жыл бұрын
There is no better feeling than coming into a corner at the right speed and feeling the perfect balance of the vehicle through apex and then accelerating out of the corner. It’s addicting to drive smoothly
@LordTywinLannistertheBased2 жыл бұрын
He really spoke to my soul with the Merritt Parkway remarks. Another problem with getting up to speed for the Merritt is that it's kind of an unspoken rule that nobody (unless the shoulders closed and construction is going on) is ever going less than 70 at any given time. So to match the flow of traffic you really have to test your 0-60.
@jackrizza992 жыл бұрын
Some of those twisty onramps make you really make you hone your inner F1 driver for about 15 seconds.
@LordTywinLannistertheBased2 жыл бұрын
@@jackrizza99 Absolutely. Some of my friends and family ask why I pick up speed so fast on them. I keep telling them because I've experienced on multiple occasions somebody that lazily tried to merge on the Merritt at 35 while everybody is doing 70-75 and almost killed everybody in the right lane of traffic. And I don't want to be that guy.
@lilblingking14912 жыл бұрын
@@jackrizza99 don’t know if you are familiar with exit 57 going south, but that’s a scary one 😂
@SourDisc2 жыл бұрын
The way this guy drives really hints at a lot of experience. I'd crap myself if I had to drive AND speak to the camera at the same time. What a legend
@goncalo332 жыл бұрын
It's a GoPro on his head. This is more like casually talking with your passenger.
@mokokoco47202 жыл бұрын
So you’re telling me that you don’t talk to anybody while you’re driving?
@lilblingking14912 жыл бұрын
@@mokokoco4720 oddly enough, I actually prefer not to. It breaks my focus
@gradymcs56482 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. Always drive safe y’all. Love your content not only just dope reviews but actually informing people about safety. Love Tedward.
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
I Appreciate that! Thanks
@laserpro539411 ай бұрын
@@TedwardDrivesomg tedward you teached my dad to drive a manual car
@RJW142 жыл бұрын
Also man, I remember this vividly, accident waiting to happen. I was towing my race car with my camper van, doing like 85 km/h, driving along A VERY LONG on-ramp from a gas station. Car on the on ramp, I left them plenty of space (because duh, car should easily be going faster). What happens? Brake lights come on(like, SHE HAD THE SPACE!!!!), at the end of the onramp the old lady stops, opens the fucking door and sticks her head out into traffic to watch for a gap. I shit you not that lady is going to get someone killed and be all like "But I wasn't going fast, I wasn't dangerous".
@randgrithr7387 Жыл бұрын
I drive a semi-truck. It takes time to get 40k-80k lbs up to speed. Very rarely, I will need to wait at the _START_ of a short on-ramp for a gap in heavy interstate traffic. NEVER do this at the end of a ramp.
@ProfessionalDumbass4202 жыл бұрын
"We live in coo-coo banana land" I just fell out of my chair laughing XD
@surena94512 жыл бұрын
I think the reason why the general traffic and accidents are more prone to happen in the US is because a car is a necessity. Here where I live (The Netherlands) we have lots of good alternatives so driving is not a necessity but more so a luxury. Sure there are always people who really need it, but for the most part you can get around with a bicycle just fine. This is why our driving tests and lessons are so expensive and difficult compared to the US, not to mention you cannot learn with your parents unless they are a certified driving instructor. The positive outcome behind this is the fact you get more disciplined drivers. You don't generally need a driving license at any time in your life since public transport is great here. Thus if you want to drive, you are probably more invested into it and probably become a more disciplined driver by going down the expensive driving lessons and exam rather than a person who must drive because there is no other viable solution. Or as you said "Everyone with a pulse getting their license." Of course there is always that one piece of crap that cuts you off with double speedlimit, no indicator lights and brakes hard in front of you due to congestion, but that is a small group of the total traffic on the car roads here.
@randgrithr7387 Жыл бұрын
I'm a staunch conservative living out in the boonies, and even I understand the importance of walkable cities. American infrastructure is hostile to humans and I'm gonna talk about it.
@bradcomis10667 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’m in Canada and we also have pretty easy driving tests. I think the big issue though is the lack of continuous learning and refreshing of knowledge of the rules of the road. You can get your license and then never ever have to refresh your driving knowledge for 50+ years! That is wild! Just imagine how many things you will forget five or ten years after those first tests and lessons. Then extend that to most of the drivers on the road. We’re all just going by feel and that is something that varies widely by person.
@megamachine78182 жыл бұрын
it doesnt matter, the people that need to hear this the most wont care or listen. most people genuinely dont realize they are driving badly. they only focus 10 feet ahead and get surprised when they get into a situation they cant get out of.
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
this might sound like a cat poster, but I'd rather try and fail than not try.
@extralock10457 ай бұрын
Thanks! I do plug everything in before moving, so that is 1 good thing. I stay in the far right lane, and set cruise control to 55, or 60, depending how fast traffic is moving. The 1 thing I don't do is merge on the highway at the flow of traffic, I normally make it to about 50, or 55 at the end of the on-ramp. I turn my left blinker on, and watch for a big spot to move into. It has worked for me. But I never slow down unless someone in front does. My car doesn't have any blind spot monitors or anything, so I 100% don't rely on them. Though it's forward collision braking system has saved me a few times. Once a truck pulled out in front, and the car slowed down before I could. Another time someone pulled out in front and it stopped. Another time a raccoon ran across the road, and it stopped. And the other time (kind of surprised by this), 2 lanes turned turned onto the freeway, I took the right lane, a speeding Prius took the left lane, and on the turn they went into my lane, very very close to ramming me. So I steered into the ditch. Either way, the car hit the brakes before I did. Also didn't get too far in the ditch. I need to add, 1 thing you should try to change is your following distance to the car in front. At times you're about 1 second behind, at 70+ MPH. That is too close. Try to get at least 4, to 5 seconds.
@mikeam20342 жыл бұрын
watched this and a few hours later got into my first accident after years of driving. really shows you how over confidence can hurt you. luckily no one was injured drive safe homies
@hootie_owl27712 жыл бұрын
We need the guide to dealing with road rage. In Boston I'm constantly bullied by others wanting me to do something unsafe.
@Sazyua2 жыл бұрын
Do what you think is right. If you get into an accident, they are not the ones who are paying your insurance or damages, they will simply go on with their lives. If they are honking at you because they want you to go on a NO TURN ON RED, then let them honk.
@TKOfromJohn2 жыл бұрын
I just get behind someone if you're on the freeway. They can't brake check you like that. Or just stop on the side of the road and put your phone to your ear very visibly, they'll either keep driving or stop and see you on the phone and think you're calling 911 and then leave
@unoriginalusername17489 ай бұрын
Dallas is the same way. I hate driving on the highway here.
@harrisontabor33352 жыл бұрын
last week i encountered the first time nobody slowed down for a cop.... and out of all those people he pulled me over. good times! (not saying youre wrong just funny)
@RCXDerp2 жыл бұрын
Haha I merged on the highway behind a state trooper in my GT350. Was just following him at his speed. Watched an X5 cheekily speed around me just to get gnabbed.
@kylereyes23372 жыл бұрын
I hope I can show this to every driver here in Los Angeles. They need to embrace your driving philosophy (including myself, admittedly).
@janpetira51302 жыл бұрын
3 years in with my Fiesta ST and im still hella scared of crashing it and losing all the money so i only hoon it when i am certain it will be OK and drive super defensively otherwise.
@hahalongboy72562 жыл бұрын
I have a Focus ST myself. Went on a back road hoon drive with a buddy and hit a dusty patch of road on a turn going too fast and lost all traction in my tires. Managed to keep it on the road but ended up completely sideways. It was scary but now I know the limit of my car and I’m thankful it worked out without any damage. The real important thing is making sure your tires are good!
@astro59772 жыл бұрын
Could you please make a video on how to drive economically (fuel wise)?
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Yes.
@hahalongboy72562 жыл бұрын
@@TedwardDrives I know he didn’t specify but could you do it for a manual transmission as well? Always been interested in the rate of fuel consumption compared to RPMs AND throttle input
@oyveyshalom2 жыл бұрын
@@hahalongboy7256 Higher gears for lower rpm, lift & coast ahead of braking zones, And also planning your route ahead of your set journey.
@tamegaming17682 жыл бұрын
My mom always preached defensive driving. I never really understood the point until I was going down the road and this car was trying to pull out. I had a weird feeling he wouldn't see me so I took my foot off the accelerator and hovered it over the break. Legit enough, he pulled out less than 40 feet in front of me and I had time to slow down to avoid the collision, barely. Since then I always anticipate other drivers to pull stupid things like that and it's avoided potential disasters more than a handful of times.
@prodkinetik2 жыл бұрын
hey tedward, just wanted to say thank you so much for this video! i’m a pretty new driver (just a few months licensed) and i’m looking for ways to improve my skills and safety. thanks a bunch
@forbesjeff2 жыл бұрын
Probably the most important thing that you can do is behave predictably on the road. Even if you're making a mistake, behaving in a predictable way is going to help show the other drivers on the road what you're going to do. For example, if you're going to change lanes, look, signal if it looks clear, edge over a bit, check again, then gradually finish the lane change. If you mess up and miss someone in your blind spot, you're giving them opportunities to notice your mistake before you make it. Signal your intent, and then move smoothly. As you gain driving experience you'll get a bit of a sixth sense watching other cars - you'll see when other drivers are going to make a lane change, even before they signal. The thing is, this skill doesn't work for erratic drivers.
@drivescene67472 жыл бұрын
Very smart of you to tune into this video. Drive carefully and stay safe!
@prodkinetik2 жыл бұрын
@@forbesjeff thanks for the advice! i appreciate it
@MukisaSS2 жыл бұрын
Stay off the phone and keep eyes on the road. Use your indicators so other drivers know what you’re trying to.
@user-uq4ly6fp6m2 жыл бұрын
Love these tips, I remember watching POV driving videos on here and TheTopher's channels when learning to drive. Getting a license in america's way too easy, sad that these tips even have to be mentioned.
@stevecphotos2 жыл бұрын
Great pointers for everyone but especially for our fellow Bostonians! I used to ride a motorcycle and I really believe that helped me become a better and more aware driver. If I had kids I'd definitely teach them how to drive a manual as well since I think that helps driving engagement.
@jakehamak48912 жыл бұрын
As a CT resident, that bit about the Merrit is sooo true. I have a g37x and every time I take off from a stop and go on ramp, I think to myself this is literally impossible for any car under 300hp because it’s even scary for me lmao
@fruitygranulizer5402 жыл бұрын
i think the biggest takeaway here that most people can learn (espeically experienced drivers imo) is "be predictable." so important.
@coreydron3732 жыл бұрын
PREACH. I drive 100 miles a day for work on 95 in MA and these are all the thoughts I have on a daily basis. It is crazy the lack of attention and care people have driving. Driving is not hard but you wouldnt know that from watching the average driver on the roads!
@rvitorinos12 жыл бұрын
Also, something I've seen quite a lot on dashcam videos and real life: for the most part, when two people crash, one of them made a mistake and the other tried to enforce their "right of way". If someone cuts you off, brake, swerve, do something to AVOID the crash. Don't speed up to "stand your ground" or something. It is impressive how many accidents are avoidable if one of the drivers just tried to avoid it
@siddharthsharma89402 жыл бұрын
100% correct. The road is no place to massage our egos. Be the bigger man, and let it go
@MapleFilms2 жыл бұрын
This is horrible advice. If someone cuts you off and you swerve and hit another car or God forbid a pedestrian, it's now 100% your fault. I've been in a number of accidents where I would have been at fault for hitting someone else by trying to avoid an idiot coming into my lane. I'll take a hit if I know it's not my fault and to avoid causing damage to other drivers.
@racerdawg862 жыл бұрын
im glad i found this video, im 19, i havent got a car or even a license yet, so i wanted to make sure i understand basic common car sense before i, y’know, get in a car
@pavan46518 күн бұрын
As a beginner driver this video really helped me learn some important things. Thanks
@jesusb95622 жыл бұрын
Something that really annoys me is when people drive fast in parking lots. The last thing I want to happen is to get charged for running over a child. Also what you talked about at the end of the video. I usually only take the left lane in a double left turn because I know how often cars cross over into the next lane. I'm not trying to get side swiped lol.
@Turtle30002 жыл бұрын
"Most states." In California, in my 2018 Si coupe, I was stopped for going 75. I did a "Trial by Written Declaration" and beat the ticket, basically argued that I was going at a safe speed, with the flow of traffic. I also stated that going slower would possibly cause an accident.
@amandataebby Жыл бұрын
The best thing my defensive driving teacher told me was "Pretend everyone else has no idea what they're doing, but don't get cocky. Because the second you get cocky is when you crash" Expecting someone to do something stupid will save you; it has saved me many times. There's been cars in a turning lane next to me, but I think "Well there's a chance they won't actually turn" and waiting that .01 second after the light changes, sure enough they don't turn and go straight. I can't emphasize enough how defensive driving should be THE way to learn. There is a fine line between being cocky and being overly cautious (which can also be dangerous) so that's why it's vital to have a professional teach you.
@jbm08662 жыл бұрын
Your experience mirrors my own, I've been in exactly one accident in my life, it involved 3 cars (1 totaled, 2 seriously damaged) my speed at the time? Exactly 0 mph. I was sitting still at a red light at the end of a long freeway offramp with a chevy van in front of me, and a drunk guy in a GMC Sierra truck that didnt realize he wasnt still on the freeway...and apparently didnt notice the stoplights or cars stopped in front of him until it was too late to stomp on the brakes in time. Nobody was hurt (drunk guy went to jail, truck towed) but the real victim was my prized 1991 Acura Legend coupe 5 speed stick🙈🙈Like you I automatically assume everyone else on the road with me is either drunk, high or inco0mpetent, never had another accident since, but admittedly the one I had was impossible to avoid unless I had just not gotten out that night.
@MrPariah19692 жыл бұрын
Check your Mirrors OFTEN, and also look as far ahead as possible and NOT just the ass end of the vehicle in front of you. Maintain distance from forward vehicle, and use you INDICATER when changing lanes. Just a few more tips.
@jehl19632 жыл бұрын
Great insight Tedward. Driving off while putting your seatbelt on has been identified as a stupid act since at least June 14, 1969 when Jacky Ickx walked across the track at Le Mans and calmly put his seat belt on before driving off. He (and Jackie Oliver) ended up winning the race. If he could do it, so can the rest of us! At 5:20 you neglected to point out that you should always keep to the right on a highway UNLESS OVERTAKING. Yes, I'm talking to you Red Crossover! Don't encourage other drivers to pass you on the right (referred to as "undertaking" in the UK). The center lane is not intended "cruising lane" (nor the left lane) where you can idly park yourself and ignore other traffic while you check your mail, shave or converse with friends or family. Those lanes are there to allow other drivers the option of safely overtaking you if they choose, or for you to overtake other cars who chose to travel slower than you.
@Grassnolongergreen Жыл бұрын
One of my driving pet peeves is when other drivers cut in front at the last second to make a right turn, forcing me to slow way down or even slam on the brakes. Getting into the right lane early before the turn or choosing the next exit (on freeways) would possibly prevent swerving and cutting.
@205james52 жыл бұрын
MORE TEACHING DRIVING VIDEOS PLEASE! THIS WAS AWESOME!
@kimchee4112 жыл бұрын
Here's one: If you're missing your exit, don't suddenly slam on the brakes and swerve across multiple lanes and that triangle to the off-ramp. Just take the next exit and get on the highway in the other direction.
@milo321232 жыл бұрын
The double turning lane situation happens to me everyday at work and it blows my mind each time.
@itsbtunes2 жыл бұрын
If you're having a bad day and you're not in a right mood to drive, step out of the vehicle and just... give yourself a break. You can be literally the most experienced driver and still make an oopsie when you're in a bad mood.
@tassodemo23163 ай бұрын
1:50 this happened to me yesterday. I was walking to a mall with my brother, and this woman pulling out of an underground parking lot was putting her seatbelt on and focusing on everything but me and my brother, who were walking in front of her. Eventually, thank god she noticed and slammed the brakes and apologized but WOW it showed how distracted how everyone is.
@Pheatrix2 жыл бұрын
On the highway always maintain a safe distance and use it as a buffer. The moment the car in front of you slows down also slow down. The minimum safe distance is smaller the lower the speed, which means you can slow down less than the vehicle in front of you. When the car in front of you is speeding up again speed up slower than they are and build that safety distance back up again. Basically smooth out the slowing down and speeding up. This not only is safer because you don't make sudden moves, but it will also make traffic flow better. This is something that gets especially important the faster you are. The faster you are (and/or the car in front of you) the more difficult it gets to judge by how much they are slowing down. One downside is that people might get into the space in front you and slow you down because you aren't speeding up fast enough. And sometimes people will do that even when they are just half your speed. Which is the opposite of safe... I don't know if this is the case anywhere but in Germany it certainly is something to keep in mind: Truck drivers either blink or look before changing lanes. Don't assume they are doing both!
@MajorKlanga2 жыл бұрын
Looking over your shoulder before changing lanes is a must and not tailgating another (2 good seconds between you and the vehicle in front, double with poor adhesion, which also results in a calmer, more comfortable and economical drive). Also clear all windows of dew, frost or snow before driving.
@insid34935 ай бұрын
Some important things I've been doing at 17 is constantly using mirrors, I have an 88 Camry with a manual gear box, no ABS or traction control and definitely no fancy blind spot stuff or whatever, so using mirrors on the highway, when merging, doing blind spot checks, especially at night, looking in my rear view mirror when I'm coming up to a stop light, also I back in to parking spaces a lot and mirrors are excellent for that, not only that but parallel parking so super important especially in the city, use your mirrors as reference points and to find reference points. In traffic when your stoped I always leave enough room to either pull off or pull forward and check my rearview for texters or people goin a little too quick
@PianoSkillBoy2 жыл бұрын
I've always liked the old saying for riding motorcycles "Drive like everybody is trying to kill you." Applies just as well to cars, although I replace kill with hit
@randgrithr7387 Жыл бұрын
When at the helm of a semi-truck, drive like everyone else is trying to kill themselves.
@codyhamilton78222 жыл бұрын
i love your channel subscribed for quite a while now!!! Unimog was awesome!!!
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
We’re filming more with the mog this week if it all works out :)
@codyhamilton78222 жыл бұрын
@@TedwardDrives awesome
@jacobduncil47022 жыл бұрын
Truthfully i like this type of video more than the car reviews.
@SirBobbyK2 жыл бұрын
4:36 Funny part is that CHP stops anyone going 5 to 6 mph over all the time.
@andyw62882 жыл бұрын
Greetings from another central MA driver! I drive for a living and boy do I see some sketchy stuff every day. Moreso when I drive closer to I-95 and the Boston area of course. I will say my training for my motorcycle license has saved me a bunch of headaches by simply increasing my awareness up ahead. Even if you are in the right and someone is screwing around on their phone and swerving in traffic, it doesn't matter if you are dead. This is more applicable to motorcycles but it saves you a headache of a car accident nonetheless. Also, I believe driving a manual has led to me being more focused and safer as a driver.
@ChrisBanda2 жыл бұрын
Oh man this should be required viewing for every driver out there. Entering the highway at a crawl is a huge pet peeve of mine and then you have the idiots who without any foresight or rationale accelerate to pass you and then slow down in front of you to exit.
@sphaera38094 ай бұрын
Good advice Ted! I’ll add don’t go above the highway speed limit by more than 9 mph, no trooper will stop you at 74mph on a 65 mph zone. And mpg will be quite optimal and you will be relaxed while driving, the faster you go the more focused you need to be to drive safely. Use cruise control and lane assist when traffic is low to moderate. If you must text, use Siri or call, don’t type on your phone screen. Buy a Honda or Toyota that have buttons for the basic stuff. The trend of screen everything is total madness.
@EddieFly002 жыл бұрын
Another thing to add is people using their turn signals as they’re changing lanes. I used to do that. I’ve got a lot of other people here have done that past it’s kind of a habit but it’s easy to get passed if you don’t drive aggressively.
@ABdriftz2 жыл бұрын
This video is gonna help a lot of people and save lives
@RockinTheDub Жыл бұрын
The hardest thing about watching this video is knowing that the people that need to see it either won’t, or will just ignore everything they just heard
@belekjenkins23082 жыл бұрын
Don't be polite on the road, be predictable. Right of ways exist for a reason, take your right of way when way when appropriate, don't try and be polite and wave people in. Don't ever trust a wave in. People are dumb and fuck up all the time. If you cannot see that your path forward is clear don't trust someone else's wave in.
@A_Eichler2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from bannana land! Where everyone with a pulse can get a licence... (That's gold) I've never heard Australia described so colourfully. May I add: -Stay out of the overtaking lane unless overtaking (and thus reduce aggravation for everyone else) -Stay off your bloody phone! -Use your indicators -Pay attention to the road AKA Respect the drive
@AnalogWolf5 ай бұрын
Those are all good tips, but I think you left out one huge one I see all the time- keep an appropriate following distance at all times and doubly so on highways. This gets even more important when the weather is less than ideal. I remember my first road trip to Ohio from MN in my 20s with my friends. I didn't get my license until 18 and wasn't comfortable driving on the freeway, but with a 12 hour drive I had to put in a few hours. I kept a comfortable distance between the next car, even when annoying drivers kept filling the gap. My friends were getting annoyed at me because it meant I had to go 60 in a 70 zone, but I ignored them. Once we got to Indiana the traffic suddenly dropped from 70-75 to a standstill. I had to hit my brakes more than normal during a slowdown but still stopped comfortably. Other cars either flew ahead of me on the shoulder or just barely avoided a crash. I looked at my friend in the front seat and said firmly "THAT is what I was driving the way I was" and nobody ever gave me crap for it again. I typically drive 5mph over the speed limit and will go as fast as the traffic and weather safely allows. Ideally as you mentioned I don't want to touch my brakes or throttle at all, but at the end of the day I want to get to my destination in one piece. It drives me nuts that people don't understand following distance.
@volkssturm96942 жыл бұрын
Always use your turn signals!! I have seen numerous crashes because people don't feel like they have to let people behind them know which direction they are going. It seems to me this problem is more prominent in the South, I swear only about half the people in rural SC on the road actually feel like the need to use their turn signal and it drives me insane!
@beno.99522 жыл бұрын
Merritt parkway is an absolutely insane road and definitely a dangerous spot I know so many people who have been in accidents there
@JMan62712 жыл бұрын
some people think its unmanly or cool to not use turn signals- but really its just annoying- because although u know where your going no one else does.
@BobQKazoo2 жыл бұрын
@3:15 I can confirm that having a slow car on the Merritt is horrifying. Driving on the Merritt is part of my daily commute and I used to drive a 2008 Dodge Avenger. This thing had a 0-60 of like, 14 seconds. Luckily, I have a Model 3 so the Merritt is no longer a nightmare.
@charlesrodriguez79842 жыл бұрын
Unless you’re driving a truck or bus slow 0-60’s are dangerous for highways.
@acollierr172 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I'm a newly licensed driver and safety to me is paramount!
@RichardinNC12 жыл бұрын
I’ve learned over the years to look ahead, and check side/rear mirrors for situational awareness. Also to anticipate the unexpected, such as someone changing lanes, not seeing you. I hate people that don’t merge properly, following them, puts me at risk too. And DON’T tailgate.
@Casey_J962 жыл бұрын
On ramps annoy me more than anything. People try to merge onto a major highway at 30mph and then stop when surprise surprise there’s other cars on the road. The ramp is there for you to get up to highway speed
@Shadowstormau2 жыл бұрын
In Australia you need to slow down to 40 Km/h if a cop is on the side of the road with the lights on. It's a bit wild and causes so many undesired chain reactions with people slamming the brakes.
@acps1102 жыл бұрын
These are excellent! One of my biggest pet-peeves is people who slow down on highway on-ramps instead of matching their speed with the traffic already on the highway.
@146gods2 жыл бұрын
Im from CT😃, and i hate when people slow down for cops, or when they dont know how to merge every bad driver should watch this video a thousand times so they can learn
@dmob4202 жыл бұрын
You left out 2 important things. 1, use your blinkers when turning and/or changing lanes. 2. Never NEVER drive the speed limit in the left lane. The left lane is the fast/travelers lane. You want to drive slow or the speed limit, then drive in the middle lane or right lane.
@lilblingking14912 жыл бұрын
He actually has an older video that addresses this. I believe the title includes something about why highways are slow
@LucefieD2 жыл бұрын
A girl I went to high school with almost died cus the dude driving stood on the brakes while merging. She's still got a huge scar all the way up her stomach.
@sammilburn4452 жыл бұрын
im option 3, just watching because there is a new tedward upload
@chalupavato2 жыл бұрын
I'm from California and no one here uses the left lane as a passing lane but rather as the "fast" lane. Basically if you're going 75mph or faster you should be in the left most lane. I also looked up the official lane rules on the CA DMV website and it states that the left lane is the fast lane as well. Interesting.
@LakeNonaSports2 жыл бұрын
Love videos like these too!
@SwimMR2 Жыл бұрын
as someone who swims a lot in traffic this was nice to watch
@nspo19832 жыл бұрын
Another big tip is look to two lanes over when changing lanes on the highway. I see it all too often where you think the lane is clear, but so does the guy two lanes over, and you get in a situation where two people are attempting to merge into the same lane. Looking that extra lane over will give you even more confidence that your change will be unobstructed.
@Newyen6MT2 жыл бұрын
Agree this is huge, I check my mirrors, blind spot and then the lane over to see what they are doing. More specifically their wheel if I can see it
@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have the same fear now it happens to often to me so I only do it if I'm already in front of the other person
@RandomlnternetGuy2 жыл бұрын
I'm a city bus driver, and i would love to have a by-law officer just stand on the bus with me. They'd give out 1000 tickets a shift. The amount of times, i have to honk both cars at the front of a light that just turned green because they're still looking at their phone 6 seconds after the light changed..... holy i'd be rich if someone gave me a dollar every time.
@tonkofwisdom37882 жыл бұрын
Got a 22 Civic Sport. It’s my first car and did a lot of saving and planning with parents to make it affordable but my point though is that though I am glad for the reverse camera, lane keep assist, and all of that, I mostly drive with none of that because I don’t want to rely on that tech unless I am on a long drive, or if I absolutely need it. Ik actually happy that my car doesn’t have blind spot and parking detection because it forces me to stay focused and be vigilant of my surroundings, as all drivers should be.
@Knackebrot2 жыл бұрын
I always have the feeling that you put on the blinkers too late. In Austria it's like this: Look in the rear view mirror, then the side mirror, then over your shoulder, then start inidcating, then wait 3 seconds and then pull over. Of course few people do that and it's no practical often, but you learn it that way in driving school. edit: spelling
@RyanRoadReaper2 жыл бұрын
I needed this wake up call, to be honest. I've had a few close calls, with the latest one being yesterday, where I went to go around a car that was pulling into a parking space, but then decided to back up to better align themselves. Thankfully I was on that horn like flies on roadkill!
@dustykh2 жыл бұрын
He didn't say anything about boozing and cruising fellas, bottoms up
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
Please. please. please. don't.
@pablonator3000able2 жыл бұрын
The intro was hilarious, yeah someone hinted this video towards me probably
@jodyestevens99112 жыл бұрын
petition for tedward to make a new drivers guide because my brother just started learning how to drive
@falconpawnch72 жыл бұрын
Being predictable is the most important thing
@-Wreckanize-2 жыл бұрын
One word of advice is know when to practice accident avoidance versus accident mitigation. Avoid potential bad accidents as much as possible, but if someone is simply veering into your lane, yes honk, hug the opposite side of the lane, and if you have time, switch lane. But if you don’t have time, don’t swerve and over react because that can cause a deadly accident. Cars are designed to hit each other, even at the low impact speeds of someone swerving into your lane (speed differential would be only a few mph between cars )
@TheSDB132 жыл бұрын
Also I'd like to add to anyone who doesn't have one GET A DASHCAM!!! Save you so much trouble if you do get into an accident
@DucLe-kg5hx2 жыл бұрын
My uncle (experienced truck driver) always says "Everyone thinks they are good driver until they crash their car". Thank you for sharing your tips.
@ayatollahlalalola2 жыл бұрын
thank you for just starting the video and not having an annoying ass intro
@chief_terrier3631 Жыл бұрын
My favorite is not driving next to other cars longer than you have to. Always did this but realized it was especially important when I had a motorcycle. For one it keeps you out of their blind spot and the second even more important reason is the ability to change lanes quickly or even just move over a little bit to avoid an accident. Too many people think their only option is to brake but if you do it right you already have confidence you can change lanes with a quick check in addition to an open shoulder 90% of the time. With a good following distance you should be able to avoid 99.9% of accidents and even a rear end accident from the car behind you.
@rushnerd9 ай бұрын
Yeah, not sure how common this is for drivers, but I absolutely never hang out in blind spots because I know damn well I'm just asking for it there. Both my Toyota hatch backs have good visibility, but the blind spots are hard to see even looking behind you.
@ChrisKim-eo9ku2 жыл бұрын
I remember being a pedestrian at a set of traffic lights, and I see a Subaru Impreza pull up to the lights. Does the mandatory roll back and forth (yeah I get it you have a stick) while waiting for the red light. While watching him do this I see him look down to his centre console and not pay attention to the light that had just gone green. In Australia the rules are quite strict for not touching your phone but people still can't help themselves sometimes ☹
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
I also hate the roll back and forth...introducing unnecessary heat and wear on the clutch, plus theres no point!
@LukeK12312 жыл бұрын
The Merritt comment, so accurate
@RP-se9ss2 жыл бұрын
Big fan, but, at least in my state, it's literally a law that you're supposed to slow down or preferably change lanes when there's an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Have been pulled over because I was supposedly going too fast in the nearest lane to a cop, and I was even going below the speed limit.
@TedwardDrives2 жыл бұрын
Well yeah. But that’s not the same as standing on the brake for a speed trap.
@train212 жыл бұрын
Yeah I hate when people brake while entering the highway. Common occurrence in Florida and they don't go more than 45mph while everyone else is going 75mph