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Posted on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:31 PM
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matt_d
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How about a thread for driving techniques and tips that come in handy on the road. Post one tip each and then let's see what the next person can come up with. Here's one to begin: In an emergency situation (skid, potential crash etc), your subconscious reaction will be to steer the vehicle towards whatever you are looking at (target fixation). So, look at where you want to go, not where your vehicle is going (or pointing). P.S. You are unlikely to do this instinctively, so practise it off-road (e.g. slides/skids on a skid pan, airfield day, track day, rally/off-road course etc); and mentally rehearse it at other times. Eventually it will become your second nature.
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Posted on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:34 PM
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Bryan
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Yu style cadence braking 
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Posted on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:36 PM
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Orange Cola
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Don't leave the house without a Jorg Gray.
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Posted on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:37 PM
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integrale_evo
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Mash and saw.
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cheers, Harry Too many old sheds.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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Mito Man
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Skidpan.
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Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:06 AM
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djchocice
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Cadence accelaration
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MI5 have confirmed he had committed suicide using the traditional Russian method: He shot himself 3 times in the head then hid the gun.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:09 AM
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zedleg
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If in doubt flat out.
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bastard monkey hands
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:22 AM
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mik
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If your car spontaneously combusts, do not lock the doors and remain inside chanting.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:48 AM
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JustMax
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Skidmarks
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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action jack84
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weld the accelerator to the back of the headlight
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:36 AM
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Marv
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matt_d said... In an emergency situation (skid, potential crash etc), your subconscious reaction will be to steer the vehicle towards whatever you are looking at (target fixation). So, look at where you want to go, not where your vehicle is going (or pointing).
Nope, my natural reaction has always been to to steer away! I take it you're not the Matt_d who used to own a LHD Maritime Blue 968CS?
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You Sir, are rude, arrogant and selfish. And so is your son.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:39 AM
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Tim
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integrale_evo said... Mash and saw.
This. I have 2 hours left of A8 ownership and I've been out on the nursery run this morning introducing my kids to the Art of Yaw in the snow, mash and saw stylee. Judging by the screams and giggles coming from the back, they approved. 
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Tim Balance Bikes from STRIDER & Kiddimoto, HARO BMX Bikes to suit from age 4
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 8:40 AM
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duncs500
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If your car starts to slide on sheet ice, do not attempt to exit the vehicle while it is still moving. Oldie but goodie click.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM
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eugenux
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zedleg said... If in doubt flat out.
this saved me a couple of times
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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Colin182
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Try and keep your eyes open.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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pilouil
Posts: 1335
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Drive at painfully slow speeds to keep your license (and car if you're in France) 
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM
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Barry
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Never lift.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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RichardMajor86
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Never granny-shift in a drag race: always double de-clutch.
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