3 advanced driving tips for everyday driving

I'm diving into the world of advanced driving skills. In this video, I'll cover three key topics: mastering the correct line through corners, navigating roundabouts efficiently, and a unique strategy known as the "Don't Brake Game."

First, I'll explore the art of taking the correct line through corners, providing myself you with valuable insights to enhance your cornering skills and safety. Then, I'll tackle the challenge of straight-lining roundabouts, demonstrating techniques to navigate them smoothly and confidently. Finally, I'll introduce you to the intriguing "Don't Brake Game" that can significantly improve your driving finesse, forward planning and anticipation.

If you're serious about becoming a better and more confident driver in everyday situations, this video is for you. Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more expert driving tips, and let's embark on this journey to become skilled and safe drivers together.

00:00 Intro
01:18 The ''visibility'' line
04:08 Straight-lining roundabouts
06:49 Don't brake game

[thegripmaster]

I play the no brake game all the time: saves on fuel and less wear on the brakes. But keep in mind that when you engine brake by shifting down instead of braking, braking is applied on the front axle (FHD) or rear axle (RWD) instead of all 4 wheels when you actually use the brake. This may imbalance the car if going around corners in wet weather conditions and shifting down several gears in very quick successions

[topzozzle]

been doing the no brake game without realising it, it's so satisfying to glide up to a red light just as it turns green and sail straight through

[Omarock]

I've always been driving with "brake as least as possible" since I got my first car (manual transmission). When I commute on the highway, I leave proper distance from the car ahead and lift off the gas (or downshift) when I see them brake while keeping my foot hovering over the brake pedal in case they brake hard. It takes a lot of getting used to, knowing your car's gear ratio and knowing how to read traffic, etc... but if timed correctly: your car will slow down enough that by the time you catch up to the car ahead they'll get off the brakes. I found this incredibly helpful in planning situations where you have to change lanes to escape a gridlock. You just have more control.

[shahizzulais]

I'm glad to know that I am not the only one in this world who plays the no-touch-brake game🎉. Keep doing what you're doing man. Love the work you do here.

[mrbrianakias]

11:01 The pause when the bus is approaching 😂 I can relate

[kenwebster]

In the no brake game, you suggest shifting down. This implies that you are engine braking. The problem with that is that while it saves wear and tear on the brakes, in increases wear and tear on the transmission. Transmissions are the heart of a car that are far and away the most expensive component of a car and wearing out the transmission generally means writing off the whole car. So no, I do not think this is a wise game at all. Brake pads are cheap and east to replace, just use the brakes to slow down & save the transmission.

[stisti]

I am a quite experienced driver (over 30 years) and I came across this channel and instantly subscribed to it. Of course, I know the topics addressed here, but they are presented interestingly. Good job! Keep up!

[WhiteRoseDrives]

Another great little film Mick! I think I mentioned the 'no braking' game in the comments of your previous video, and how we used to play it 30 years ago when I was driving 30k+ miles a year for a job. Another step for that game is trying to hit speed limits at the correct speed, without braking. In your example here you did it really nicely — going from the 60 to the 40 limit. The pinnacle of the game is to slow to the lower limit and hit the limit, precisely, at the sign 🤣 On roundabouts; the instructor I had 25 years ago for my IAM training had a great phrase, that I still repeat in my head today as I approach them — "looking to go, anticipating a stop". It really hones one's vision and thinking. Keep up the great work Mick, loving all these films 👏

[Dylanwill]

Can't say I fully agree with these tips, Tip 1, make corners more risky to improve visibility which you are less likely to need if using a either a racing line or just driving at a sensible speed through the corner, i.e. are you encouraging or trying to enable driving too fast slightly more safely? Tip two great in theory, smoothness, efficiency etc but as your learner driver example proves even you are going to sometimes do this at the wrong time, so really in reality you shouldn't do this at all because efficiency and smoothness and speed are not the only considerations, safety is one, and for road safety drivers being consistent is key. Hence road rules exist to help know what to expect from others. Tip 3 sure you can use this to develop your habbits of scanning the road further ahead, but you probably shouldn't be playing games while you drive, and there is other effects to adding engine braking excessively, if you're able to play this game to the nth degree coming off the gas a mile before a roundabout I would argue this is unrealistic, people also need to get places promptly. Don't get me wrong I'm all for increasing your driving skills etc but please don't forget it's not a game, you're not on a race track, when playing your no brake game and your several miles into not using your brakes and arrive at a roundabout and there is a gap before an oncoming car that's a bit too small are you going to take it or spoil your record? would you argue your judgement is not altered by the game? And were you alert enough to other potential risks while you're focused on beating your record?

[TommoWaddo]

I didn’t even know there was a no brake game!! But I’ve been slowing down with just my gears on my commute to work and it’s great to integrate into your driving to help plan ahead as you mentioned.

[robertp.wainman]

Great video - I'm over 60 and still try to make every journey smoother than the last - regularly playing the no brake to travel from York to just beyond the end of M1 in London without braking!

[aiztoh]

The no brake game is probably the most fun game to play 😂
just the car engine breaking itself slowly is just satisfying, especially little slope of the road, angled a bit down, that just makes the car run at consistent speed.

[michalgno]

I have just realised I am doing it for few years but JUST for fuel economy. From today I became a car player and will get more fun from it:) Also planning to make some non sense night driving tonight:D Thank you for sharing your experience, UR a good speaker also. And nice to hear safety is on top of all that! // Greetings from Poland!

[Arrahant]

Fun to hear about the no braking game. This is something my driving instructor used to emphasize a lot back in the day. Definitely something to work on, so a good tip to make the flow of traffic more smooth! So many people just touch the brakes for a moment when there's no real reason to do so, for example when going over a slight bump on the motorway. Could be related to cruise control and being scared by the momentary increase in momentum? Very odd behaviour nonetheless. Same goes for people who keep their brakes engaged over a long distance throughout a slow and slight corner. I guess they prefer to replace their brakes earlier rather than later. Good tips as always!

[HellcatsWraith]

Good to know Im not the only one critisizing these tips. They sound interesting and all.. but as I remeber what my driving instructor once told me: "If you drive you dont only have to think for yourself, but also for others".
Wich baisicly means to drive as predictable as posible and think about what other people want to do. I cach myself predicting a lot of time what others driver are going to do, switching lanes, taking a turn, trying to merge etc.
I just want to point out that a good portion of crashes we see on youtube "could" be avoided just by examining the trafic around and trying to understand what the other are trying to do.
And taking the racing line in a roundabout ist the funniest thing ever, I feel like a rally driver😅

[streetfightertutorial]

Nice one. I've been doing the "no brakes game" for a while during my commuting and aside of the better gas mileage I haven't had any brake job done since about 4 years. It's a funny way to spend and pollute less, so why not.

[Projectofficial]

One thing about tip two that rubs me the wrong way and sends off red flags for me is the changing of lanes so suddenly. While driving I always indicate and always make sure I’m never jumping between lanes like that in a way that can cause conflict, especially when you turn across another lane to make a turn

[SurgeX]

I do the 'no brake game' for traffic lights and upahead queues but haven't thought about trying it in other scenarios

[deluxyest]

engine brake in manual transmission is still a godsend to this generation. its so useful in slope roads, you can apply the no brake game there as well

[HoorayforOranges]

I hate people who hug the visibility line. When you're driving fast and at the speed limit there's nothing worse than people sticking themselves out in the middle of the road. There isn't enough time to react if someone is coming. Instead, I always focus on staying on the left. So on the left that it's literally impossible to have a collision or to be at fault for one. What are your thoughts on this?