Taboos when driving at high speed

Driving at high speeds requires concentration and readiness to react to any situation. Here are some principles for high-speed driving to ensure safety:

Don't drive with one hand

Driving with one hand or crossing your arms when cornering is a habit of many drivers. However, this habit should only be applied when driving slowly.

When the car is moving at high speed, place your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to best feel the feedback of the road surface on the steering wheel. In addition, this is also the position that helps the driver to steer to both sides conveniently, without blocking the airbag deployment path in the event of a collision.

Avoid sitting in the wrong position

When driving at high speed, the driver should pay attention to the most comfortable sitting position. Depending on each person's body shape, the driver should adjust the seat and steering wheel accordingly.

According to the experience of "old drivers", when driving fast, you should lower the seat a little to feel the change in the center of gravity. The seat back should be reclined about 110 degrees, not upright at 90 degrees or tilted too much.

Should look far

When driving, many drivers only stare at the space ahead and do not look far away. This is potentially dangerous when the car is moving fast. Therefore, when driving at high speed, drivers should keep their eyes on the distance to observe the direction of the curve, observe the road markings to know the width and narrowness of the curve, from there have a reasonable plan for accelerating and braking.

Do not let the car drift freely

Letting the car drift freely is taboo when the car is moving at high speed. Because, when the car is accelerating, the driver releases the accelerator, letting the car drift, the ability to grip the road is reduced, causing danger.

Therefore, in addition to accelerating, keep your foot on the brake pedal and use trail-braking to feel the traction and weight of the vehicle.

Do not play loud music

Playing loud music will distract the driver from driving, not focusing on handling situations that occur on the road. Loud music also covers up the sound of the engine, wind, and tires coming into the cabin, making it difficult for the driver to accurately assess the operating status of the vehicle.

According to a study by a Canadian university, the louder the music, the slower the driver's reaction time.

Don't be subjective about speed

Driving at high speeds often makes drivers (if not professionals) feel carried away by the speed. This is the reason why drivers misjudge situations, which can lead to accidents.