High Performance Driving Techniques

High Performance Driving Techniques

Let High Performance Driving Techniques show you the way to better driving!!! Based out of the Boulder/North Denver Metro area, we offer private On-Track Coaching to drivers of all levels using their own vehicles to maximize potential benefit. To keep costs down, we use previously-scheduled event days at a variety of racetracks in the area including High Plains Raceway. Whether you're new to track driving looking to explore the limits of your car or a seasoned HPDE driver or racer refining your technique, we can help you reach your goals. And best of all, our rates are far more reasonable than comparable schools!

In the spring we'll be teaching Street Safety clinics for new and experienced drivers alike. These sessions will be held rain (or snow) or shine and delve further into the demands of daily driving with an array of distractions and weather conditions. Car control and accident avoidance are the focus areas of these clinics and involve lots of hands-on driving for each student.
Our Corporate Programs are custom-designed for the greatest benefit for your business: whether team-building, fleet driver training, or pure enjoyment is your focus, we can provide all that you need!
In all cases, you will come away having learned valuable skills to use both on the racetrack and on the street in your every day driving environment. And – we guarantee your satisfaction with your HP Driving experience!

Driving Techniques to Conserve Gas

Driving Techniques to Conserve Gas
Although the gas mileage rating of your car is probably the most important factor in what gas mileage you actually get, how you drive can have a big impact on the fuel efficiency of your car.

Here are some driving techniques that can help you save money and gas. As an added bonus, many of these driving habits are also safer and will allow your car to last longer. All good things for our world and our environment:

1) Don't speed - The faster you go, especially above 60 miles per hour, the lower your gas mileage is going to be. Those awesome highway estimates you get when you buy your car are not rated at 75 mph. A rule of thumb, is that it can cost you 20 to 25 cents per gallon more for each additional 5 mph you drive over 60mph.

2) Drive smooth - by driving smooth, we mean don't rapidly accelerate and the slam on the brakes. Pull out and accelerate slowly. Plan ahead and coast into stops, when possible. This can increase your gas mileage by anywhere from 5 to 35 percent.

3) Don't sit around - don't run your car in idle when not needed. If you are stopped somewhere turn off the engine. If it's hot, roll down a window.

4) Inflate those tires - this one isn't really a driving technique, but keeping your tires properly inflated can save on gas and will help them last longer.

5) Use the overdrive gear and cruise control - when taking long trips be sure to get your car in the overdrive gear and use the cruise control. This will help you to "drive smooth" and save on gas.

6) Take that box of books out of the trunk - don't lug around heavy items when not needed. The extra weight will be a drag on your gas mileage.

7) Use the recommended grade of oil

8) Use the AC a bit less.

Of course the easiest way to save on gas is to drive less. Some ideas for driving less include car pooling with others, riding the train or bus, riding a bike, walking, and planning your trips to get the most done with the least amount of driving

from - http://www.enviroduck.com/driving_conserve_gas.php

Defensive Driving Techniques

This one-hour course will provide advanced defensive driving techniques to reduce your chances of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. specify concerns to be addressed before and while driving use safe driving techniques to avoid collisionsdrive safely in various weather conditions respond to specific driving emergency situations  This course is intended for all drivers at all levels.

This is primarily online training

from - http://www.training-classes.com/programs/01/71/17158_defensive_driving_techniques.php

Driving Tips From Driving Experts

21 Smart Driving Tips for New Drivers
You're biggest risk of having a bad accident is within the first two years of you passing your driving test. Follow these hints and you can reduce this risk.

1. After passing your test it will be strange to find an empty front passenger seat. The first time you drive take someone with you for support. Think seriously about displaying a `P' plate.
2. When you do have to drive completely alone, begin on roads that you know but remember to keep a road atlas in the car in case you get lost.
3. When you get your confidence, drive like you own the car, not the road!
4. You've learnt to drive and passed your test by sticking to the rules. Stay this way and you'll stay alive ! So will your passengers and others on the road.
5. Your quick reactions won't always stop you having an accident. Spotting and responding to problems ahead in plenty of time will.
6. Drive in a way that suits your ability and the traffic conditions. It doesn't impress anybody if you drive fast in the wrong places and you could end up in a lot of trouble.
7. Have plenty of sleep, especially before making a big journey and take plenty of rest breaks to restore your alertness. Listen to the radio for traffic reports and make sure you've enough fuel.
8. Fiddling with the radio or a cassette when your driving can be distracting, so can playing your sound system so loud that you can't hear the sirens of an emergency vehicle.
9. Give your mates a lift, but remember you're the driver so you're in control. Don't succumb to peer pressure. If they give you hassle, drop them off at a bus stop!
10. Keep your eyes moving but don't scare your passengers by turning your head away from the road ahead when talking to any of them!
11. Take motorway tuition and seriously think about advanced driver training. Research shows that it makes better drivers.
12. Driving a four wheel drive motor doesn't suspend the laws of physics. You can still lose control if you ask too much of it.
13. Don't leave valuables in your car where they can be seen because this invites a break in.
14. Keep space from aggressive drivers. Don't get involved in trouble.
15. Be seen. Whenever you need to turn your windscreen wipers on switch your lights as well.
16. If you're driving on a slippery or loose surface use the foot controls very gently.
17. Taking drugs and driving, like drinking alcohol before driving is a definite `No'..
18. Before driving abroad you need professional advice.
19. Keep some tools in your car !
20. If you're driving alone, particularly if you're a woman you should:
    a. Plan your journey properly and let somebody know your route.
    b. Carry a pen, paper, maps, first aid kit, torch, small change, warm clothing/blanket and a fire extinguisher.
    c. Carry a mobile phone (only for emergencies).
    d. Carry a personal attack alarm.
    e. Be sure that your car is in good order and join a recovery organization
21. If your vehicle breaks down, don't panic. There are far more friendly people on the roads than those who would wish to harm you.
    * If you can, pull up where there are houses, street lighting and a telephone.
    * If you are somewhere remote you are at less risk if you stay inside your car. Use your mobile phone. If you have to walk take your personal attack alarm with you.
    * If a stranger does offers assistance, note their car number, keep your doors locked, speak to them through a closed window and send them to get help

from - http://www.smartmotorist.com/driving-guideline/driving-tips-from-driving-experts.html

Eco-Driving Advice

How to get the most out of the fuel you buy
Car choice plays a big part in the extent to which your motoring affects the environment, but whatever car you've got there's a number of simple things you can do to reduce energy use (fuel consumption), CO₂ emissions and pollution.
These eco-driving tips are the motoring equivalent of insulating the hot water tank, fitting low energy bulbs and not leaving the tv on standby – simple, common sense tips that really will make a difference. You'll save money on your fuel bills too.

Maintenance

• Regular Servicing – Get the car serviced regularly (according to the manufacturer's schedule) to maintain engine efficiency.
• Engine oil – Make sure you use the correct specification of engine oil (refer to the handbook)
• Tyre pressures – Check tyre pressures regularly and before long journeys. Under-inflated tyres create more rolling resistance and so use more fuel. Getting tyre pressures right is important for safety too. Refer to the handbook as pressures will normally have to be increased for heavier loads.

Before you go

• Lose weight – Extra weight means extra fuel so if there's stuff in the boot you don't need on the journey take it out and leave it at home.
• Streamline – Roof racks/boxes create extra wind resistance and so increase fuel consumption. If you don't need it take it off, if you do, pack carefully to reduce the extra drag.
• Don't get lost – Plan unfamiliar journeys to reduce the chance of getting lost – try the AA Route planner or consider a 'Sat Nav' if you regularly drive unfamiliar routes. Check the traffic news before you go too.
• Combine short trips – Cold starts are inefficient so it pays to combine errands such as buying the paper, dropping-off the recycling, or collecting the kids into one trip rather than making multiple short trips.
• Consider alternatives – If it's a short journey (a couple of miles or so) consider walking or cycling rather than taking the car – fuel consumption is worse when the engine's cold and pollution will be greater too until the emissions control system gets up to normal temperature.

On the Way

• Leave promptly – Don't start the engine until you're ready to go. This avoids fuel wastage due to unnecessary idling and ensures that the engine warms up as quickly as possible. (In winter months, scrape ice rather than leave the car idling for a long period to warm up).
• Easy does it – Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and read the road ahead to avoid unnecessary braking.
• Decelerate smoothly – When you have to slow down or to stop, decelerate smoothly by releasing the accelerator in time, leaving the car in gear.
• Rolling – If you can keep the car moving all the time, so much the better. Stopping then starting again uses more fuel than keeping rolling.
• Change up earlier – Change gear as soon as possible without laboring the engine – try changing up at an engine speed of around 2000 rpm in a diesel car or around 2500 rpm in a petrol car. This can make such a difference to fuel consumption that all cars in the future are likely to be fitted with Gear Shift indicators that light a lamp on the dashboard to indicate the most efficient gear change points.
• Cut down on the air-con – Air conditioning increases fuel consumption at low speeds, but at higher speeds the effects are less noticeable. So if it's a hot day it's more economical to open the windows around town and save the air conditioning for high speed driving. Don't leave aircon on all the time – you should run it at least once a week throughout the year though to maintain the system in good condition.
• Turn it off – Any electrical load increases fuel consumption, so turn off your heated rear windscreen, demister blowers and headlights, when you don't need them.
• Stick to the limits – Drive at or within the speed limit – the faster you go the greater the fuel consumption and the greater the pollution too. According to the Department for Transport driving at 70mph uses up to 9% more fuel than at 60mph and up to 15% more than at 50mph. Cruising at 80mph can use up to 25% more fuel than at 70mph.
• Don't be idle – If you do get caught in a queue avoid wasting fuel by turning the engine off if it looks like you could be waiting for more than three minutes.

Coasting - does it help save fuel?

Coasting - rolling downhill or approaching a junction with the car out of gear - is inadvisable because the driver doesn't have full control of the vehicle, though it used to be quite a common practice to save fuel.

• You lose the ability to suddenly accelerate out of tricky situations.
• You lose engine braking which takes some of the load off the brakes on down hill stretches and helps to avoid brake fade - overheated brakes require harder pedal pressures to stop the vehicle.

These days, coasting is still inadvisable and changes in vehicle fuel systems mean it won't save you fuel either.
Old car with carburettor - take your foot off the accelerator pedal with the car in gear and fuel is still drawn through into the engine. Fuel savings could be made by coasting out of gear.
Modern car with electronic engine management - fuel and ignition systems are effectively combined and controlled by one Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Take your foot off the accelerator and the ECU cuts the fuel supply to the injectors anyway so there's nothing to be gained by coasting.
Modern diesel engines - these also have the ability to shut off the fuel when you take your foot off the accelerator.

How much can you save?

The aim is to see how much you can improve on your current average fuel consumption or the 'official', manufacturer's figure by following the advice above.
If your car has an onboard computer that records fuel economy (miles per gallon / MPG) then take a note of the overall average fuel consumption you're getting now and then see how much you can improve it by following the 'eco-driving' advice above.
It should be possible to re-set the computer so it starts recording a new average MPG.
With no onboard computer, you'll first need to find out the official, manufacturer quoted fuel consumption for your car. You may see three different figures quoted, 'urban', 'extra-urban' and 'combined' – it's the third, 'combined' figure that you want.
You can look-up fuel consumption data on the Department for Transport's website www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/ or can find it with other car specification data in our car buyer's guide.

Measuring fuel consumption

With no onboard computer you can calculate average fuel consumption over any period by following the steps below.

1. Fill the tank and record the mileage
2. Keep a record of any subsequent fuel purchases (it's not necessary to completely fill the tank again until you're ready to work out your mpg.)
3. Ideally go back to the same pump at the same garage you first filled the car and fill the tank again to the same level
4. Now divide the total mileage since the first fill by the total number of litres used and then multiply by 4.546 to get miles per gallon (for example if you've covered 1000 miles and used 101 litres of fuel, your average mpg = (1000/101)x4.546 = 45mpg)

Rather than compare your new improved fuel consumption with the official combined fuel consumption you could establish a baseline average fuel consumption for your current driving style using the steps above and then another average once you've started applying some of the 'eco-driving' techniques above.

from - http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/fuels-and-environment/drive-smart.html

Basic Kart Driving Techniques

The maneuvers in this book can be done in just about any car.
The only cars which are completely unsuitable are the jeep type
vehicles. Although ideal for going off road, jeeps have a great
tendency to tip over during high cornering. This may also apply
to pickup trucks with no weight in the rear.

The ideal vehicle is one that is powerful, easy to handle, and
above all else, reliable. German-made cars usually rate high in
all respects, however the Volkswagan "Rabbit" is far to small
and underpowered for chase situations.

Although there are some notable exeptions, neither American or
Japanese cars are too well known for their handling and
performance qualities. They are made to give a soft cushy ride
and little else. If you have to buy one of these, try to avoid
small economy types (OMNI, TERCEL, etc) and oversized rolling
boats (Large BUICKS and OLDSMOBILES).

Also to be avoided are expensive and fancy cars such as the
Ferrari or Lotus. Although a pleasure to drive, the fact that
stand out so much makes them a prime target for attack or theft.

With three to choose from; Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive
or Four wheel drive which is best? It's obvious that four wheel
drive would be ideal for going off road, however the maximum
speed of a vehicle in four wheel drive is greately reduced. It
is also well known that a front wheel drive is best in handling
through snow, however rear wheel drive is the way to go. The
exotic turns such as the Bootlegger is possible only with rear
wheel drive.

Having talked to people on both sides of each argument I have
also determined that an automatic transmission is best because
not having to worry about clutch and gears have helped many.
It is also recommended that the car has power steering & brakes
because of the easy during cornering

driving techniques

Tune yourself up with a refresher course

You probably wouldn’t think twice about taking a course to learn something new for your job or to hone your skills at something like golf. There’s always room for improvement in your driving skills too. Over the years, driving techniques change. Laws change. Cars change. We change.
Ask yourself these questions to determine if you could benefit from a driver’s refresher course:
Did you acquire your licence in a location with different driving conditions than where you now live?
Driving conditions are very different between urban and rural areas. Professional instruction can help ensure you’re prepared to handle the conditions and situations most common to the type of driving you do.
Did you learn to drive in a different country?
Basic traffic laws can be quite different from country to country. Plus, things like rights of way, traffic management, parking guidelines, and drivers’ attitudes can be very different too. A course may help you feel more familiar with some of the fine points of driving in Canada.
Have you purchased a car with new or upgraded features
Does your car have front wheel, rear wheel, four-wheel, or all-wheel drive? An anti-lock braking system? Electronic stability control? Automatic traction control? These features can all help reduce injuries and save lives — but only if you know how to use them properly. A professional driving instructor can help you make the most of the safety features built into today’s cars.
Do you find yourself feeling tense or nervous in the car?
Driving on busy highways or in adverse weather conditions (such as heavy rain, snow, wind or fog) can make even the best drivers nervous. A few lessons are probably all it will take to help you feel secure in the knowledge that you can handle your vehicle safely in any situation.
Have you recently been in a car accident?
A crash can shake your confidence and rattle your nerves – whether you were at fault or not. A special course in collision avoidance and road-risk management may be all that’s needed to put you back in the driver’s seat with confidence.
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Driving Techniques

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Do your homework and find highly trafficked sites that you can leave content on, even if it is as simple as a comment. Getting traffic to a new website can be difficult, but not when you go to where the traffic already is a stand in front of it. Selling jewelry online is a numbers game. Just like at a highly attended art show, a good amount of interested traffic can increase your sales greatly.
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Research into possible assistance by the car’s computers along with various sensors in aiding drivers when driving in bad weather is underway to make the roads safer. Funded by Veridan and Honda, the researchers at The University of Buffalo are working to perfect and prototype a system which would have some built-in reflexes into the car allowing it to assist the driver in case of a skid or slide. Many drivers still get into accidents when ice, rain and other weather impair the usual driving environment.
The system would involve the car’s computer which would have some pre-loaded reflex routines that tackle most driving situations, sensors that will be embedded in every part of the vehicle and active assist systems much like ABS assists you in maneuvers on slick roads. There is a required level of skill that is involved in order to recover from a spin such as which way to turn the wheel to counter the spin and how fast the driver has to turn it to effectively avoid disaster. The braking, engine, steering and many more parts of the car would assist the driver in making that critical split-second decisions on which way to turn the wheel and how much braking and engine power would be required. The parameters that would be built into these proposed systems are being tried out in simulators to obtain repeatable and standard results.
Researchers have found that the best and least invasive assistance technique can be achieved by audible warnings which allow the driver to keep his eyes on the road to allow better understanding of the situation. The new system would supplement but not totally take over the control of the vehicle for the best and fastest computer in the world is still the human brain which makes hundreds of thousands of calculations from visual cues and other sensory gathered information to allow the proper technique to be executed. The driver is still the most dangerous part of a motor vehicle for even with all the advanced technologies and safety systems that have been developed; the person is still the biggest threat to himself. Proper training and stimuli can help make a person more focused on his driving and lessen the accidents that have become more common on the streets of today