Simple tips to improve your driving experience

Driving feel is a difficult definition to explain because it is a personal feeling and this varies from person to person.

A car that provides a good driving feeling usually has features such as precise steering control, vehicle changes (speed, steering angle, brake response, tire grip when driving on different terrains) are all exactly as the driver wants.

Good steering feel not only helps the driver control the vehicle safely and accurately, but also provides a comfortable driving experience.

Below are some factors that affect a driver's driving experience.

Steering gear

When the vehicle is in operation for a while, especially when going through bad roads with many potholes, the steering parameters such as wheel angle/toe-in will often no longer be as standard, causing phenomena such as the steering wheel being tilted and no longer accurate.

At this point, the thing to do is to balance the steering wheel to bring the above parameters back to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Brake system

Knowing the stopping ability of the vehicle is important to help the driver judge how much braking force is needed when slowing down to avoid an obstacle. Brakes are a part that wears out over time and the braking distance will increase over time if the vehicle is not regularly cared for and maintained.

Experts recommend that brake pads should be replaced every 40,000 km, depending on the vehicle type and material, and brake discs should be replaced every 80,000 - 100,000 km.

Usually, a clear sign that the brake pads are about to wear out is that the car makes strange noises, such as "squealing" and the braking distance is longer. At this time, the driver should take the car to a service center for inspection and replacement.

Tires

Tires are one of the important components that affect the driving feel of the car. A good set of tires will help the car increase traction, avoid slipping when driving on wet roads, thereby increasing accuracy when entering and exiting corners.

In addition, pumping the tire to the correct recommended pressure also helps the vehicle operate optimally. If the tire is too inflated, it will cause the person sitting in the car to feel more bumpy, the tire will wear unevenly, and the braking distance will be longer because the tire has less grip on the road.

If the tire is too soft, it will reduce acceleration, the tire sidewall may be damaged early due to the high force, and the tire will wear faster.

In addition, rotating tires every 20,000 - 30,000 km is also a step that should be taken to ensure even tire wear, helping to minimize inaccurate steering.

Shock absorber

The shock absorber system is a part that directly affects the driving feeling, for example the tilt of the car when cornering, the grip of the wheel on the road surface...

Signs of a problem with the suspension system include a bouncy ride, heavier and more difficult steering, and slipping to one side when cornering...

When encountering problems, drivers need to take the car to a service workshop to replace or repair the shock absorber system.

If all of the above factors are improved to the driver's liking, it will increase the driving experience, making them more comfortable and confident every time they drive.