Am I a crap driver? (Riding the clutch)

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:31

Hey guys,

Now, when I learned to drive I used to approach corners, drop to second, come up off the clutch and take the corner. Now since I have passed my test (good year or so now) I have stopped coming off my clutch. I drop to second and keep my foot on the clutch all the way round the corner using my brake if I am going too fast. When I am safely round I come off my clutch and accelerate off.

My mate has just told me this is a completely bad way of driving!

Is it?

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:40

I do it because it feels a lot smoother when turning. I can turn a lot quicker and I think its the lazy part of me showing it's head. Plus I can take the corner a little bit faster than if it was screaming in 2nd.

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:42

R124/LA420 said:
Muppet!

I wonder how a, you passed your test, b, you hav'nt spun off the road and crashed yet.

Get some more tuition before you kill yourself or some other poor soul.

I stay in complete control of the car throughout the corner.

And if you can't make a comment without resorting to personal insults - please don't post!

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:44

Dfhaii said:
If it's screaming in 2nd why did you change down?

Because by the time the corner is complete I need to be in second to move off.

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:46

R124/LA420 said:
Its the inexperienced driver in you thats showing mate, putting it mildly!

Your effectively reducing the control you have of your car, shafting your clutch and being a general menace to other road users.

You hav'nt the first clue about driving it would appear.

How am I being a 'menace' to other road users? I have NEVER crashed my car. NEVER lost control. NEVER nearly hit somebody.

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:48

R124/LA420 said:
Hmm, having realised your not getting the answer your possibly expecting, I'll put it like this.

YES! - YOUR A CRAP DRIVER!

You're?

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:50

Mechanical Arts said:
Your not in full control of your car if your riding the clutch like that, your also damaging the clutch. Try to stop it and drive the way your driving instructor showed you!

Yeah I'll have a think about how I drive and see what I can do to change it. At least one sensible reply from someone NOT a wannabe keyboard warrior! :rolleyes:

Quantic · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:54

ajgoodfellow said:
Ease up on the rollies

We're merely giving you advise, which is what you wanted

A lot of you are. There seems to be just the odd person on their period round here!