Do You Actually Drive/Ride Well? | ThisConnect S02E09 |

[@motorinc]

*Chapters* 00:00:00 How Do You Know? 00:02:39 Get Comfortable 00:03:48 Signs of Progress 00:09:18 What Could You Do? 00:13.15 Read the Signs 00:14:30 Get Familiar First 00:18:36 Adjust Your Vehicles 00:19:28 Learn Your Brakes 00:23:25 Practice Makes Perfect 00:26:38 You Will Get Used To It 00:32:08 U-Turns & Tight Spaces 00:37:30 Time, Distance & Anticipation 00:39:00 What Do You Remember 00:40:45 Patience & Good Driving 00:42:26 Signs of Bad Driving/Riding 00:44:20 Situational Awareness 00:49:15 Look Farther Ahead 00:52:29 Make Time For Yourself 00:55:00 Drive & Ride More 00:55:51 Passengers & Pillions 00:59:38 Can You Go Fast At All 01:03:50 Music May Not Help 01:06:14 Schools & Instruction 01:07:16 Closing Comments *Explore MotorInc memberships* at youtube.com/@motorinc/join *Request links* The school Shumi teaches at indimotard.com/two

[@Vishnu-B]

For the next episode, the suggestions I have given fellow riders and drivers are: 1. Be as smooth and gradual as possible on the controls... be it the throttle, brake or steering. Especially for beginners or for riders riding a mid or a big bike for the first time. This gives more control to the rider. The bike (or car) will be less likely to surprise you and the same applies to the conditions as well. Greater chance of recovering the bike if we suddenly encounter oil, lose mud etc. 2. When riding in the city, always slow down at circles/intersections, as a rule. (especially for riders who ride sportily or as fast as the conditions allow) 3. This has been talked on this episode itself but look as far up as possible and glance at either sides from time to time to keep peripheral vision at its peak. 4. Let your vehicle idle for a minute or two, especially in colder months. This does not have to be its own thing. Just something as simple as, starting the bike immediately when we get to it and then wearing the jacket, putting on the gloves and helmet etc allows the engine oil to come up to operating temperature.

[@dokudokunoooo]

Guys will you stop uploading pre recorded vdos and talk about some current ongoing topics like Pune Porsche topic or bs7 or anything like that, I mean keep uploading these kinda vdo but sticking to the same type of content is making it monogamous hence boring.

[@debashisatripathy]

I've been watching these Podcasts as if they were a Web-series. Interesting, knowledgeable, engaging, Feels like pure fun.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for being with us DT!

[@madmanbored]

I just recently stumbled upon this channel and immediately tuned in on seeing the who and what. It's just so well done! Last few nights podcasts have all come from here.

[@karun_vv7190]

I know this is bit off topic but. So my father loves 350 classic but few years back he accidentally drope it on his foot and then stop riding it all together as he said he is getting old for this. He used to made fun of me because he thought the bike is too big for me but i learnt how to ride his 350. He always watched me take his bike to the gym in the morning or sometime i decide to leave gt650 home and take his bike instead. Today, i woke up late and saw the 350 missing from garage. Well he finally took it out again. I am soo happy for him.

[@yuvrajkari8647]

😎😎😎

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @karun_vv7190. Glad to hear that.

[@reagent69]

I thought for a moment it was stolen and my heart was about to be broken

[@karun_vv7190]

@@reagent69 hahahaha... Thank you for the concern. He takes his 350 on small rides now.

[@shubhamsapkal8742]

I personally think that if all the passengers in the car you are driving can doze off to sleep comfortably, then you are a good driver.

[@motorinc]

💯

[@vaibhavthapa713]

Exceptional: excluding driver

[@otterinari2390]

​@@vaibhavthapa713🤣

[@Saitama-sense0]

But for long drives I prefer the guy sitting next to the driver to be awake and as attentive as the driver in car just have extra set of eyes and make sure driver does not doze off while on behind the wheels.

[@siddhantpatil9237]

Is it still valid if they nev wake up??

[@sahilhakani5220]

Best advice I have ever heard from my father(for the 10th episode )- Learn to ride smooth enough that it's not just you who doesn't hit anybody. But also that nobody can hit you or has to take evasive action to avoid hitting you.

[@motorinc]

Solid advice!

[@kshitijpandey6514]

Reminds me of short they made telling how slow means smooth and smooth riding means quick riding It has helped me alot as a young rider and still is holding true

[@sahilhakani5220]

@@kshitijpandey6514 absolutely!! It's brilliant advice!! Kudos to the motorinc team to not just do reviews but actually things that matter much more♥️♥️♥️

[@kshitijpandey6514]

​@@sahilhakani5220true their advice for motoring stuff is like a gem Also enjoy riding Cheers

[@ronyrulez29]

Few basic things I follow during my driving: 1. While crossing a car or bus from left or right always keep an corner eye on the front tires, a change in direction of same will give me time to react early. 2. Also while overtaking trucks on a ghat section generally honk twice and keep looking at the side mirrors, there I can confirm if the driver has noticed me, then I plan for overtakes. 3. While overtaking from the left I keep side eyes through cars or under tires to check if anyone is crossing the lanes which I might not notice as I don't have a direct vision. 4. Always consider other people on the road are not good drivers. This keeps you alert and prepared. 5. Don't be part of any road race, no one is winning anything on the city or highway streets. And never cross your comfort zone. 6. I try to take a 5 mins tea break when a change in circumstances happen like entering highway from city or vice versa. The break helps the mind to reset you start a new exp. As driving in a highway like we do in the city or the reverse is not smart

[@motorinc]

1. Yes! This is a great trick! 2. Also works every time. Sometimes the honking isn't even needed. 3. Looking through vehicles, both under and through their glass is great! 4. And statistically true enough too! 5. 💯 6. This is a matter of concentration. Saying this aloud helps reset focus: "I'm entering the city" for example.

[@varun9338]

Can you explain 1 2 3 in more detail?

[@sreedasnm533]

Liked the 6th one

[@shivraj_sahu]

My brother gave me a solid advice back when he taught me how to ride. He said, "If ever there's a situation on the road where you feel like everyone around you is driving/riding idiotically, chances are it is you who is the idiot. Mind your surroundings, hunt for the gaps and ensure nobody is gunning for the same spot."

[@motorinc]

Hahaha! Good one! Thanks SS!

[@aayusha.v5397]

*For the 10th Episode* One thing I have learnt to do over the years is read the vehicle’s “body language” Our thoughts are connected to our limbs, and those to the vehicle’s controls. Once you start noticing that on the road you will be able to predict someone is going to turn even if the indicators are not on, or someone is going to brake even though the tail lights aren’t on yet. It also helps to look beyond the car in front, and predict how they will respond , and hence plan your response. Also whenever I see a vehicle in front of me switch lanes, I switch with it. There are times I think it is a chance to overtake by staying on my lane, but there is a reason the other vehicle switched lanes, probably to avoid something and it is good to do the same then re-evaluate the overtake situation.

[@motorinc]

Superb superb point! Humans _do_ things before they do things in traffic... reading the signs is a great way to stay ahead of the event horizon!

[@deadshot_18]

​@@motorinchey guys can You put light on this more ?

[@gautamr2723]

Theres very few channels on KZbin whose videos i hit the like button on evem before the video starts. Not only is MotorInc one of them, this is the only channel i took a premium subscription for and I absolutely never take subscriptions. But good heavens is it worth it. You guys are in a class of your own, for sure.

[@motorinc]

Thank you Gautam! We'll pass your compliments on to the team!

[@MKez223]

first thing my father told me when he started teaching me how to drive was to forget that the accelerate pedal exist and focus on how to stop the car and spent the first day just braking and releasing the clutch.I realised that being comfortable is better than being fast. great video.

[@motorinc]

Excellent! How long ago was this?

[@MKez223]

@@motorinc 3 years ago when i recieved my learners. I used to park the car in front of our house from day 1.I improved over time and still try to be better then the last time i entered the car.

[@sumedhmahekar2320]

My father gave me a golden advice when I learnt to ride a bike. Drive/ride like a train pilot. By this he meant always drive at a manageable speed with no abrupt braking, acceleration, cuts and turns and always anticipate what can go wrong on the road so that I am ready for anything. Because of this advice I learnt engine braking very early on and a lot of people compliment me for my smooth driving/riding.

[@motorinc]

Solid advice Sumedh!

[@varundas6183]

Some tips that I have learnt over the years, regarding driving cars: 1. Use high beams extremely rarely. 2. Employ turn signals religiously 3. Follow speed limits, maintain 4-5 car length gap when driving on the highway 4. Don't overtake from the left, and even while overtaking from the right, make sure you have a clear view ahead 5. Drive down the mountains in the same gear that you used going up 6. Slow down on intersections 7. Don't use horn frequently. If you happen to be in a position where you have to use the horn, you made a mistake somewhere.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Varun! 💯

[@IbbiAhmed]

7. ++++++ people here really need to stop using horns as religiously as a turn signal.

[@indraroopgoswami4224]

You gotta do some learning my boy

[@hiteshjethwani5428]

Can you elaborate on point 5? Why same gear? Do people tend to change gear one way or another?

[@varundas6183]

​@@hiteshjethwani5428 if you went up in 2nd gear, then don't come down in 3rd. You won't have enough control. Preferably, stay in 1st or 2nd gears. Cars going up have right of way usually.

[@the_winged_helm]

First, the list of advice I generally hold dear as a rider: 1. Do not take your eyes off the road, even for checking out a shiny new vehicle (had a near miss due to this as the vehicle in front had applied brakes while I was lost in automotive love). 2. Never ever speed through blind corners. 3. Always be cautious on forest roads as there can be twigs, dung on corners. 4. Never ignore road signs cautioning of speed limit on blind curves and accident prone zones. 5. If your attention is divided due to some discomfort, take a break and fix it. 6. Be aware of entering city limits and slow down accordingly. 7. Never enter a corner carrying too much speed. If you realize halfway and brake, the front will become upright and rigid and you will go off the road. Now, I have a question for Shumi. During my last ride, I was doing well on hilly switch-backs, untill i came to one which had broken sections. Had to brake which made me stray a little towards the oncoming lane. There was no oncoming vehicle, so there was luckily no price to pay. The broken tarmac was in a place that is not properly visible until you're nearly on it, so not an issue of not turning the head enough. How do we handle such scenarios?

[@sa4555]

Another great podcast, covered an often ignored topic. This discussion was a gold mine for anyone who wants to be a better and safe rider. This podcast will be on my necessary safety riding tips playlist and will be sending to anyone who asks about how to be a safe rider/driver. There are only few things I can add to this great discussion. 1- AS a biker always assume you are invisible to other road users, wear safety gear that increases your visibility and doesn't make it harder especially if you're riding in the night. You will be surprised how often people wont see you even if you are right there. 2- Always be aware of blind spots of your vehicle be it 2 or 4 wheeled. The added affect of knowing your blind spots will enable you to identify blind spots of other cars. 3- I advise everyone whom ever is riding to wear ear protection but avoid listening to music as it could distract your judgement. If you still want to listen it, don't blast it at max. 4- When waiting at signals do not drift off in your head, be alert keep your bike in gear and try to observe traffic coming towards or going away from you. It also means checking your rear/ side mirrors to see what is happening behind you. 5- Try riding on the track if you can afford it. You will be surprised how much your street riding will improve by spending sometime on the track, as its a very different state of mind and it will enable you to unlock parts of your riding brain that you never knew existed. I personally prefer Motocross training as I feel it relates more closely to street/urban riding as your levels of concentration and identifying the oddities is higher. Do it only if your pocket allows it. 6- The last thing I can add is increasing your knowledge levels, and listening to this podcast is an excellent starting point. You can also watch "Dan The Fireman" videos where he reviews different videos and share his knowledge. Its a must channel to follow for all bikers. And remember your bike will turn where your eyes are looking at, so never become target fixated.

[@motorinc]

Wonderful advice @sa4555. Thank you for sharing! And for joining us.

[@subuvenky1]

Great episode again! One advice I’ve given to folks that has worked for most of them is to slow down just a notch when you’re doing really long drives (like 500 kms or more in a day) . It’s akin to what long distance runners do. They don’t really sprint all the way . This conserves a lot of mental stamina and gives a sense of unhurried joy on the highways. Equally important is to make sure you’re not slowing so much that your senses/reflexes slow down too, leaving you at risk during emergency situations.

[@motorinc]

Pace yourself! Great one SV!

[@sarathlal9984]

One advice that felt like sharing for the 10th epsiode: Keep an eye on the road as well as inside of the cars that’s in front of you. Check the road through their windshield and also check how the driver is turning his/her head. Just see if the driver having a conversation or something like that so that you can decide to overtake without giving them a surprise. And if the driver is a female, make sure to adjust your vehicle because their way of driving the vehicle can vary from ours (I am not saying they are doing wrong, but in a different logic).

[@SwagatPatasahani]

As a Motorcycle Tourer the one great advice I pass around is, "People are out there to kill you. Enjoy the ride but remember to check twice before doing anything, be it braking, crossing, passing, or even halting." This has saved me a lot of times and has saved others too.

[@joshakh]

Ideas for the 10th episode --> Slow is smooth, smooth is fast : for driving in general - For long road trips, planning breaks is more important than keeping car at high speeds - Situational awareness is key to safe driving - As we drive fast,we see less things in our vision of arc - Going through the satellite map of the road is a good way to visualize the road trip. Analyzing the road map is underrared - you can plan the breaks where the traffic is slow or where we have ghat section. It can also help idenitfy stretches where the road alignment is straight. The more we visualize before, less the surprises - Do not get so close to a vehicle in front that you dont see the rear tyres, if you see tyres .. you are at a good distance from the car in front - While driving at night, keep an eye on the tail lamps of the furthest car you can see .. notice the tail lamp to get the hint of surface ahead .. if its movements are smooth -> road is good; if you see jitters -> may be a bad section is gonna come up; if break lights are on for little long -> may be a speed breaker, big bumps are ahead. - If you are following a vehicle, do follow the track that vehicle is on .. usually the car ahead has a good idea of any pot holes ahead. If we follow the slightest turns that car is taking, we can avoid those " blind spotted " potholes ourselves.

[@yogeshgautham]

I live in Bangalore, and I have near misses almost daily. I am a careful driver, but not overcautious. My near misses are mostly due to Swiggy and Zomato riders on a rush or reckless riders trying to hit top speed between signals. A lot depends on the environment we ride or drive in and the behaviour of fellow motorists too.

[@jaswik2023]

It is always our responsibility to keep ourselves safe, if the environment is crazy then we need to go slower and more composed in order to be able to predict the so called zomato/swiggy riders and not get ourselves into near misses, I'm sure that there will be plenty of Bangalore drivers who do get themselves into sticky situations.

[@motorinc]

Different challenges - one responsibility. Do the best you can. 😁

[@Nash7656]

Idea i gave to my friend which worked.. While riding bike on Manali ghat, he was losing control on corners and quite some time he went off-road dangerously. I noticed his style and told him to not press clutch at all and use engine braking which helped him Plus I advised not to use read brake when you already leaned on corners, instead use front brake gently. This results in good traction on grip on front tyre. If pressed rear then chances of skidding the back wheel and loosing control. Engine braking and front brakes on corners worked like miracle for him 😊

[@JiyuTomo]

This is something I started doing naturally when I was a newbie learing to ride. My friend used to tell me not to use front break in corners, but this is something that came naturally to me. So I just did even though he obliged

[@DMA3918]

Thank you for all the insights. I am trying my best to incorporate as many lessons as possible in my everyday riding and driving.

[@motorinc]

Thanks, much appreciate the support .

[@Vistavibe3139]

I am a new driver and recently learned driving and brought an i20 as a first car... these tips you guys provide is immense for us and really helpful to ride safe

[@animealpha4795]

The statement about riding at 30% of skill really well is so on point. I own an apache 160 and interceptor. The interceptor taught me to handle big power and a heavy bike. So now when I ride my apache, it’s so easy, in fact I would regularly run my apache at 90-100, but never do those speeds on the 650, not because I can’t, but because it’s less fun. Going 140 on the int is thrilling but also riskier, but going 90-100 on apache being in absolute control, is just so much fun.

[@barunkaushik7015]

Another gem of an episode. Have watched it multiple times. Some of the suggestions that I may have given to other fellow riders :- 1. While moving behind a 4 wheeler, always try to look through the rear (and the front) windshield to anticipate the traffic ahead. 2. If you are overtaking a 4 wheeler or a large vehicle from the left side, always be pessimistic i.e. overtake only if you are absolutely sure that there is no chance of a living thing crossing the road from the right side (blind side) of the vehicle you are trying to overtake. 3. Riders with 2 wheeler with smaller tyres (Jupiter, Activa, Access) brake very judiciously while going down the slope especially on wet roads. Lot of times the front tyre just loses grip.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing Barun!

[@kshitijpandey6514]

Great episode guys Also wanted to butt in with a point for new riders is that be confident with whatever decision you take Lets say you are at a signal and you come to stop completely and you see few gaps between cars in the traffic but you are not confident that you can fit through those gaps then there is no compulsion for us to squeze through those gaps no matter how many times other scooters or 2 wheelers honk at you because after a few minutes they will move on due to different gaps in the traffic and they may call you whatever they want but just ignore them like they are speaking to you in latin or greek and this will also improve your confidence and decision-making skills on the road

[@motorinc]

Yes! Great point!

[@kartikaysinghjagirdar1219]

an advice my father gave me when teaching me how to ride a motorcyle/scooter was "first learn to ride slow... and fast will come automatically with time..." and another was "Never follow the concept of me first... be patient...let other pass you if they are driving recklessly... don't get angry on road... since being safe is more important than being right and fast..." Another good piece of advice I read in a novel (The Art of Racing in the Rain, a lovely heart touching novel... a must read from my recommendations) was "Your car goes where your eyes go".... and I have seen it work when I was just learning to move a car around and driving on public roads.... for example I have had a few near misses because I was too fixated on the car/other vehicle/a barrier I wanted to avoid that I almost hit them.... only happened 2-3 times but learned not to fixate on stuff and relax and focus on where I want to go while being aware of my surroundings...

[@ALIASIFKHAN]

One of the advice that I got from my friend and that I also give to others is to be in your lane while changing direction at an intersection. Another is do not use clutch before brakes.

[@prakharpagare]

I have always considered myself a good driver/rider but your recent podcasts have allowed me to lookback upon my riding/driving style and improve upon on the same. I believe to have become a patient driver hearing you guys! Kudos and thanks! Couple of things people need to learn and follow: -Your vehicle behaves differently in rains than in normal conditions, understand the differences and maybe be a little cautious during the wet conditions, keep extra space for increased braking distance. -Do not use your hazard lamps when not in hazard and just driving in the night, people around you need to know when you change lanes, use your indicators properly! -Whenever you feel over stimulated and find your heartbeats running fast, cool down, maybe have a tea. -Have patience on the roads!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for spending time with us PP!

[@RanjanSkyline]

11:30 One of the key lessons I received early in my motorcycling career from my then boss, Vikrant Singh, was - "It is ALWAYS your fault, doesn't matter what the situation is! If you have gotten yourself into a situation where a crash is inevitable, you weren't careful enough, you didn't think it through." Golden words, that will always stay with me...

[@motorinc]

💯

[@SubhodeepSadhukhan1995]

I wanted to make a short stop on the highway for stretching. Dropped off the left lane at around 30km/hr (seems really slow at highway speeds) and what I found below me was gravel, lost control of my bike for a moment. Close call, as further left, a few feet down were the fields. Been more careful since. Here are two other things I picked up: 1. Never adjust the mirror while looking at it when doing highway speeds. Look straight while you adjust, take a glance if the view is alright, if not, repeat. 2. Don't spend too much time reading the boards while doing highway speeds. There will be idiots riding a bicyle on a highway or someone riding opposite lane. You're doing several feet every second and there will be no time to adjust. Eyes on the road. Always.

[@Praxxy]

Great insights from Shumi and Kartik!! Definitely can learn alot from the tips and tricks discussed and i will for sure grab on the first opportunity to go a school once I’m at a better place financially The best advice i have given my friend for riding/driving- 1. Look where you want to go (looking through your windows for a hairpin) 2. Use engine braking on a downhill slope to feel confident 3. Entering while slowing down into a corner till the time you see the exit the throttle should not be opened

[@motorinc]

Superb ones P! Thank! Very useful.

[@arjunkovoor9488]

The advice I have given to everyone (I drive mainly on two-lane roads and the hills ie; Kerala) - Alternate between looking at the left side of the road and ahead. And at night, always look at the left. That is the space you have and that is what you will turn to for everything. Your peripheral vision will alert you, if you need to focus anywhere else.

[@motorinc]

Solid advice Arjun, thanks for sharing.

[@agamsingh4209]

This, this should be shown in school. Educational, fun, real and very honest. Love this.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Agam!

[@ayushprasad5386]

Great point both in the video as well as from people in comments. Here are my 2 cents : 1) after a few recent incidents,I am trying to improve my focus levels and avoid mind wandering ( having some random thoughts while driving. Especially happens a lot in traffic or when I start getting too comfortable) 2) Develop a learning aptitude.Talk to your friends and family on the kind of near misses or hazards that they have experienced. This gives you the chance to be on the lookout for them without even having to experience it first. Read about accidents in news and think how this could have been avoided both by the culprit and the victim.

[@arpitagrawal83]

I LOVE these series. Super chill, very informative, and I connect with you guys so much! Kudos to you. I follow nearly all the small things mentioned here. Clutch, brakes, music, parking against a wall, moving the head, etc etc...literally everything! Some advices I got or I give... 1. Drive in a way that you never need to use your horn. Horns are the drivers' communication devices. Drive so that all you need to say on the road is "Hey...I am around you...just FYI!" 2. Understand the power band of your vehicle viz-a-viz RPM and gears. Petrol vs diesel is very different. I have a petrol Baleno and a diesel 700. The way to drive them optimally is sooo different! 3. Rash driving rarely makes you reach earlier, and only by a few mins, if at all! Follow the rules, stay in your lane...you'll reach nearly at the same time. (A personal anecdote - when i am out for a long drive with my family, I always ask my 11-yr old to do mental maths abt how much time we'll save if we go at X speed vs if we go at Y speed. And then we later use the 'trip data' on my 700 to see how much was our actual overall speed even when we touched X or Y speeds! E.g. driving at 120 for 30 mins instead of 100 will save us hardly a couple of minute, over a 10 hr journey! I hope he is absorbing this... 🤞) 4. Use high beam judiciously. 5. On the highway, the top speed is often limited by the driver, not the vehicle. My 700 can go 150+, but I top out at 120! But I am getting better with every trip... 🤓, as i am beginning to understand and trust the machine. 6. Have some mechanical sympathy. 7. Drunken driving is a big NO! May be I am over-cautious, but I literally feel my reaction times and situational awareness getting affected in that state. 8. Most important, 'Better late than never!' Looking forward to the Ep 10!

[@motorinc]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing @arpitagrawal83.

[@CrokeAmini]

The best advice I ever got on motorcycling which really helped me as a beginner was, first: you don't just hold the clutch all the time, especially when taking turns unless you are really slow like 5-15 kmph. This really helped me with my control over the vehicle. Second is that most people ride in a gear too low which makes the ride grumpy. When I started staying in a gear higher it made my riding a lot smoother. I'm still a beginner, but these things helped a lot.

[@AtharvaSB]

The best advice I'd got from my car driving school teacher was to learn how to stay calm while you're the one who has unwillingly become an obstacle to the people around you. For instance, if your car won't start when you're at an intersection and the signal turns green. In most cases, you just need to stay calm, try a couple of times again to start it and go ahead. Even if it doesn't, signalling others, possibly getting down, diverting the traffic to go around you till you figure it out makes sense to me. Being calm and composed in situations like these is the only productive way to act, I think. For me, It has always led to a peaceful experience without either me engaging in road rage or being emotionally affected by these incidents so much that you start panicking even in normal situations or worse, becoming the honker myself when the guy in front goes through it thinking its the norm. I'd love to know how the pros in this community handle social incidents like these as well!

[@motorinc]

👍🏽👍🏽 Thanks Atharva!

[@varunnarayan2898]

I am a person who planned minute to the last minute and i always ended up missing classes and what not due to delays in traffic or unexpected diversions. Not sure if someone has already mentioned this before, but whats working for me oflate is i leave 5 minutes before i had planned to go, this is purely in city commute. Its reduced my stress levels, given me a good mood to navigate stretches and more importantly its made me think and act better on the roads. Might be a small change but has worked wonders for me. Thank you. Your podcasts are life lessons.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @varunnarayan2898. And yes, we're fans of leaving early too!

[@DebarunGupta]

I love going out on late-night rides, and listening to this just made me realise that I don't check what's behind me as much as I should! Shumi's example about people behind you intending to pass the Red Light is something I'm taking to heart now.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us Debarun, glad we could help!😊

[@Aditya-RideandTracks]

For 10th episode. Advice i give to someone who has learnt driving and is on his way to go to next level: 1. Once you start the car and have it on the road, try to understand if vehicle is trying to communicate something to you. Be it any new noises that have crept up, any roughness that you are getting when moving. Roughness can come from engine or moving parts in underbody. I try to understand this and this has made an emotional bond with my vehicle. I know when something can go wrong. For that matter one day i knew my rear suspensions were getting stiffer. I checked and found dampers were leaking. Got them changed and vehicle got smoother. Always look for age of your tyres. Once they age, ride comfort goes for a toss and they are not safer too. 2. Always look ahead for any dangers and release the throttle so that you have to apply brakes just for stopping the vehicle and not for deceleration. This will make you a smoother driver and you will save fuel in the process. Anticipating traffic signals ahead will also help in deciding when you to go off the throttle. 3. If you want to become a good driver, always make sure you learn to check some basics of your vehicle. Like all fluids, tyre conditions, all lights working, etc. This will only give you confidence and you know when to take an action. This way you dont wait for service for any abnormalities to be sorted out and that too after workshop people find out and tell you.

[@randomosiac]

I'm glad I came across this channel, I thought I was the only one who thought about driving/riding in such a way - been listening to a lot of these episodes and I really resonate with a lot of things ya'll say. I have hope that someday we will collectively drive better as a nation.

[@motorinc]

One at a time!

[@shashankG]

Thanks to motorinc and all senseful comments, it helped me a lot. In my dads ford freestyle 2020 petrol titanium + today achieved a new record(19kmpl on high way) even though the car is not in great condition. Just drove camly passengers slept peacefully for 150km Tire pressure 35 all tires Full tank Keep rpm below 2600 Keep speed below 81 AC temp 24.5°c and fan speed low( it was not extreme hot in hyderabad today) I tried to be a good driver, so it took 30mins to reach destination But i didnt expect the mileage in MID to show 20kmpl(fully highway drive) where the company claimed is 18kmpl(which i never achieved on highway until today) I need to learn to drive same way in city to achieve 15kmpl usually it will be 12kmpl

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that Shashank, thanks for sharing. Let us know if you manage to improve the efficiency in the city too.

[@adityakale3935]

I feel the right thing to do would be start out on a motorcycle and then transition to cars. I've done that and it worked out beautifully. You get used to concepts like situational awareness, traction and spatial judgement much easier on two wheels so when you end up in a car you invariably end up bring those skills. I realized this when kartik was talking about looking about in a car 46:00. I drive a tata nexon which has thick A - pillars and as a motorcyclist first; I make it a point to look around and do a proper shoulder check before making turns. That doesn't mean I never got into fender benders but it significantly reduced my chances of getting into one and I believe saved me from having serious incidents.

[@natarajam1856]

58:03 Recently we went for a trip. After completing the trip, the uncle whose car I was driving, told me that he could able to sleep after 10 mins of me driving, and he told that, he often feel stressed when a third person drives his car. I think this is a great complement and I feel the credit goes to these fantastic minds who helped me to become a better driver. And I know I have a long way to go but I think I am on a right track. Thank you @shumi and @kartikey....❤

[@motorinc]

That is high praise! Congratulations!

[@aadarshnagrajan9596]

The greatest compliment for people who like to drive is when people genuinely complement you with the phrase that “you drive so well”

[@krishnakant744]

Play car/truck racing games (in mobile ) without scratching the car, use steering wheel for control, follow lane , signals, orvms and indicators properly. I followed this before I started to drive a car, and i can say that it helped me a lot....It might sound stupid but this is something that worked for me to get a sense of driving a car

[@tworkL]

A good driver is one who evaluates the condition of the road, traffic, vehicle and his own condition and adapts his driving style accordingly. Doing this consistently is the key. When you are driving, if you are being surprised frequently and have had to break often, then you should evaluate if you are not being alert enough and if you are going at the right speed.

[@motorinc]

Great!

[@harivinayak03]

Coming from a rather below-average driver (yeah, because cocked up quite a lot and I know the reasons for each of them. One particular crash probably costed me my career as an automotive journalist) - Do not overtake from the left. This was what caused my crash. - Don't keep the foot on the clutch (kills me every time I see someone do this) - If it's raining/foggy, do not use your hazards. Turn on the lights. That way, you can use the indicators for what they are meant for. Love your content. Cheers :)

[@motorinc]

Hey Hari! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@Asr_01]

I have always felt being as predictable as possible when in a traffic actually helps reaching your destination faster and helps you avoid significant number of small and big accidents. I always indicate when taking turns and changing lanes especially when roads are with moderate or less traffic because people tend to go faster when roads are empty. Last thing I wanted to add is that signaling other drivers with head movements or hands when you want to weave in and out of traffic especially on a bike helps a lot because they wont push for the same gap as you then. And appreciate such insights from you guys about building a safer community of both riders and drivers in India.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @Asr_01.

[@kalyankothekar]

That rushing guy who's not able to get ahead which schumi spoke about is soo true. I've been in a dense traffic situation on my scooter multiple times and being smart in lane change decisions saves you much more time than riding fast.

[@motorinc]

Sweet satisfaction. 😃

[@anandsavio009]

Great discussion, it would be wonderful if all the motorists on our roads shared the same thoughts. I have taught about 4-5 people how to ride/ drive over the years. Couple of things I always tell new drivers: 1. Always stay calm, don't panic. 2. For every 10kmph increase in speed, add approx 1 car length of distance to the vehicle in front. The ratio of '10kmph to 1 car length' has no solid basis, i just wanted to drive the point of maintaining more distance as speed increases.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing Anand! We're curious, how practical is the second advice? Have you always been able to apply this while driving on the highway?

[@anandsavio009]

Honestly it's not very practical, but I came up with it only to teach myself not to tailgate, especially at highway speeds. Now every time I feel like going faster, it always rings at the back of my head to check if I'm too close to the vehicle in front, and if I'm going fast never get too close to the vehicles in front unless there's a clear option to overtake.

[@chaitanyadubey2914]

Great video learn a lot! My Advice has always been- 1. For Driver - always leave room for stupidity other's and sometimes you yourself 2. For passenger - never panic when you see somethings about to happen point it out calmly and if you have to criticize do it before or after never during the situation.

[@motorinc]

The second point is very relevant especially when you're learning or teaching someone @chaitanyadubey2914. Keeping your calm is a skill that always needs to be practiced while driving.

[@emmanuelbrown7327]

Totally agreeing on the importance of learning the use of brakes on bikes. I've been riding a bike for 12 years and only recently I learnt that the front brake is the most important brake. I had a accident with the front brake in my first month of riding and the bike sent me flying. Now, I am consciously making an effort to learn the right way to brake and it has definitely made me more comfortable with my bike. AWESOME podcast, I've learnt so much.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for being with us and writing in EB!

[@sagartalole15]

Oh man, just listen to the shumi experience and you will get all the knowledge you ever need in your life. Thank you shumi one again. I am a big fan of yours and wants to meet you once at least.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for being with us here Sagar!

[@urfriendstefan]

For me, my experience over the years was I) looking at the tyre of the vehicle ahead of me as most of the drivers won't use indicators. 2)keeping necessary breaking distance while driving and traffic 3)Be aware of blindspot of car . Everycar have different blindspot . 4)always check the 3 mirrors (back and 2 side mirrors )once every 10 seconds while driving the vehicle 5)reversing should be done very slow as sometime we may not find the object or small animals behind you . Still learning from experience .happy riding folks 😊

[@kshitijgupta7465]

- I've learnt it ALMOST the hard way, to not overtake on blind corners or blind spots. Patience can save a lot of pain and regret. - Also, slippers are not the best option to be driving a car or riding a bike :) and for quite obvious reasons at that - Also agree completely on learning about the machine you are driving/riding before exploring it extensively. I don't speed up a new machine unless I know how well and how early can it brake. It is only after me being totally comfortable with the braking that I ever start playing with speeds and corners. I'm definitely going to do more of those LIFE SAVERS as a rule of thumb now. Thanks for the amazing conversation guys...

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us Kshitij!

[@deepjyotibanerjee9476]

Our chauffeur gave me the best advice: 'When driving, remember that everyone else on the road is blind, except you.' I pass this on to everyone who is new with machines and I have given one suggestion to a colleague who was struggling with driving, having scratched her car's sides despite a year of experience. I told her to focus on the right side of the car, prioritise this as ‘your strong side’, if unsure, move your head through the window before proceeding. She took my advice and significantly improved.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing that DB!

[@sagartalole15]

Shumi has every experience and kartik knows which question to ask. What a great duo ❤

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that!

[@vic110291]

At this point, I think it's safe to say that both these gentlemen are like wise masters of the automotive world. I'm going to refer this specific episode to my kids (if and when that happens), because I know that no driving/riding lesson I impart will ever match up to the wisdom of this episode, and I would also be confident that they learned from the best. This episode is excellent.

[@motorinc]

Thank you very much for the kind words @vic110291.

[@sridharkrishnan352]

Hi MotorInc, As expected the Season 2 of ThisConnect is lit 🔥: Advices from my end are the below pointers: 1. While changing seat covers for comfort always go ahead in removing the stock seat cover and then replace with a new one. Don't leave old cover just because it looks good or not torn. 2. Continuing on the seat cover modification, i find that RE Himalayan outer seat cover is really comfortable. If some Foam needs to be added inside, old RE electra / TB foam is good. This was told and adviced to me by a local seasoned seat liner old guy. Have done as per his advice on my family's 3 2wheelers. 3. Do NOT underestimate Ashok Leyland DOST. Its the most High performing LCV i have observed on Indian roads. It can easily overtake and give tough competition to cars and bikes on roads. Its not just a normal LCV especially when it's running without any cargo/load. Same applies to black and yellow airport cabbies who own Gen 1 Diesel Swift Dzires (applicable to Chennai from my living) 4. Pay attention to the front profile of tyres in 2wheelers. The more rounded, its easy to avoid sudden potholes that can pop up anytime in our indian roads. For example, escaping potholes is much easier with a TVS Protorq Extreme HF tyre than doing the same with apollo alpha H1. (My experience with using 110/70 R17 spec in my Honda CBR 250 R) 5. Keep a small spray bottle that can be filled with mild soap solution always handy inside jacket pockets, tank bags, scooter storage, etc. it can be super helpful in cleaning helmet visors, RVMs, Console,etc. 6. When following a car, large vehicle in mountain roads at a short distance behind, dont see the tail lights. Focus your vision on the area illuminated by the headliight of the vehicle so that you can predict better. 7. Try to time yourself on your office - home commutes using a stop watch in your watch / phone. set a time limit for the commute, try to stick to it. The idea is not to surpass the time - quicker. Try to reach the destination on the spot. Surprisingly, this really improves our driving etiquettes. Even tyre life, brake pads life and less stress to the vehicle. I have been doing such experiments and glad to share that my brake pads life in my sports bike and maxi scooter have been significantly improved bcos of this simple technique. Simply pushing the vehicle to reach the destination a few mins faster is not gonna improve skills as much as we would expect/like it to be. It just puts more stress on the rider/ vehicle. Thank You X --------------- X --------------- X

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @sridharkrishnan352. And for the advice as well!😊

[@vikrantuchiha]

I think the best advice I have given to friends is to understand their vehicle. What is the vehicle you have bought and what are the driving characteristics and dynamics of the said vehicle. How to take turns slowly and in speed while accounting for body roll and turning arc and the apex of the turn. To also tell these people to drive more rev happily as it makes your car run smoother (not faster). While doing so, how to rev match while upshifting or downshifting so as not to break the transmission or at least damage it with every shift. How to always take care of your vehicle and maintain it. To always claim insurance (that’s a must). To use high beam rarely. Use indicators all the time, even when changing lanes.

[@JiPappaJi]

Got a few which I always keep in mind and follow while driving or riding: - Be very cautious of women, kids, old and animals on the road. They can be unpredictable! The 'young-mid' age ones are mostly mindful enough and always be more respectful of them. Even if you slowed down gracefully to let them pass before, or say a manual rickshaw puller, you did good cause you've got machine to accelerate and slow down, it's just a movement of feet/fingers for you. For them, it's whole of their body's effort. - If you're riding and you feel inside that you might crash or someone around you on the road might.. slow down, take long breaths, and be as smooth as possible. It's all happening for good and to save you. - Learn to use the lights of the vehicle properly (high beam, indicators, stop light - just tipping the break level/pedal to light them up without using any real braking to warn the road user behind). - NEVER overtake on the curves/turns. - Have mechanical sympathy and listen to (or feel) your vehicle through it's many ways of feedback, more than you listen to music. Great episode!!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @JiPappaJi

[@abhinavtirkey]

One valuable driving advise my father gave me regarding night driving was that even if the driver coming from the opposite doesn't use dipper, don't switch from dipper to high beam in frustration/retaliation.

[@tushar464]

While watching the video, I felt joyful as I discovered that many of the tips shared by Shumi and Karthikeya resonated with me. Whether it was the method of stopping and exiting the car to assess available parking space or sliding over to ensure the A pillars didn't create blind spots, these were all actions I had naturally adopted over time without formal instruction. This realization gave me a sense of accomplishment in becoming a better driver😁😁.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @tushar464.

[@piyushpkurur78]

As always a wonderful episode. Here are few ideas 1. Develop peripheral vision actively. When you get it right it feels like you have eyes all around your car and you have xray vision. The feeling is really awesome. 2. Once in a while vocalise your action as if you are giving running commentary (slowing down because the kid on the left side of the road left his mothers hand) 3. Learn to read the signs (tire direction) even when the other person does not indicate. Also at a stop and proceed junction, do not assume a car will take the turn (even when there is indicator) till its wheels turn. This works with cars and two wheelers but unfortunately does not work with the auto. Difficult to use this in low light setting. Also a minor addendum to the parking (nose up) to a wall. If the wall is tall enough turn on the headlight ans see where the lights fall (if it is way up you have enough space)

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @piyushpkurur78.

[@varunyadav8289]

My dad taught me how to ride on a Bajaj Super. Once a week I would have a session that would include 1. Kick starting it a few times 2. Stopping at each shadow shifting into neutral, shifting to 1st and picking up 3. The shadow exercise on a 20 degree incline. After this I would get a 10 minutes of joy ride (This was all done in a cantonment). I never had a single issue when I first faced traffic outside. Similarly, the 1st thing he taught me with the car was to clean it and change the type followed by reversing it out of the garage. I always remember and share 2 random things he told me teaching me how to ride 1. If you couldn't avoid an accident, it is your fault too 2. (I fumbled at a crossing seeing a 3 tonner) Ie you feel you can make it, go. If you feel you can't, stop. Don't think.

[@motorinc]

That's some well thought out advice Varun! Thanks for sharing.

[@mdzaid5925]

One tip, while parking a car, you can judge the distance in the front & sides using high beam and the indicators. The reflection / focus of beam on the wall gives a good idea about how much space is left.

[@motorinc]

That's a good tip @mdzaid5925 but do you think this would be helpful in broad daylight as well?

[@Dinzan_Writes]

Here is an advice I got, passed it on and saw it working, especially if you new to driving: Your car is stationary and now you have to take a tight turn to move again - like a parking spot, or turning around to go back on a road etc. People usually start applying accelerator/gas as soon as they start turning their steering wheel. Turn the steering wheel fully and then apply gas. This will make your turning easier.

[@motorinc]

Nice @toomanyvideoz.

[@AbhinavGupta-gr5uy]

What I learned over the period of time is, you are good if you have situational awareness as well as awareness about your ride. You have to always anticipate what will you do if something happens, as well as if you do something, what will happen.

[@motorinc]

Plan ahead! Yessah!

[@vivekvk452]

1:08:40 For the next episode. The best advice that I gave it to my friend was when he was buying a car. He wanted to buy a base variant of a car and "modify it". I told him whatever you do you will never be able match the factory quality or even tata level quality. You might save some bucks but any given day it is better to opt for a higher variant thats appropriately equipped to one's needs.

[@motorinc]

Noted! What were the accessories he wanted to get fitted?

[@vivekvk452]

@@motorinc A stupid android stereo with good speakers. Led headlights. Leather seat covers, steering controls and CRUISE CONTROL after market etc. His argument was to save 2-3 lakh rupees but he was about to loose a good Hyundai infotainment, rear wiper with defogger, good quality leather steering with functionality from the factory, dual zone climate etc. My argument was 1) The door panels once removed may start rattling and factory fit & finish may not be ever achieved. 2) The OEMs use good quality wiring harness and automotive grade wiring. 3) In the steering wheel specifically, touching the clock spring or modifying it is nothing less than danger because it has airbag wiring too. 4) Improper wiring and grounding may mess with the entire electrical system and nightmare will begin when you actually have to find the source of the electrical malfunction. Electrical malfunctions are the most difficult to diagnose if you are lucky just the battery will drain or else totally unrelated systems will malfunction.

[@kurianantony6391]

Very good video guys. I’ve been driving for the last 22 years and I honestly thought I was a good driver. Not so anymore. Need ti change my outlook. The two traits, you mentioned, of a good driver… 1. Avoiding incidents 2. Comfort of passengers were a real eye opener. I changed the way I drive after this video and my city drives have become a lot less stressful.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us Kurian!

[@abhishekk5151]

A masterclass on how to behave on road. Much needed at this time of extremely poor traffic and bad drivers and reel makings on the road.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Abhishek!

[@saratchandraogirala]

Shumi should do a POV ride of his commute on random days, we could learn a lot from it

[@sakshu13]

An advice that my dad gave me once when I had a near miss: It is not about whose fault it is when you are on the road because regardless of whose fault it is, YOU will suffer the consequences, so never expect others to drive/rode well, you have to take responsibility for their mistakes as well.

[@ABHISHEKSIVAN-i6w]

Please dont stop this series if the veiws are less. .Its the best informative session for the people like me who were taking riding seriously .

[@motorinc]

Thanks for being with us!

[@rushikeshfasale8728]

Been teaching my cousin riding and driving now days.. you have put everything in words I wasn't able to articulate perfectly. And I guess now is a high time you guys put some content in Hindi so that larger audience can truly benefit from it, particularly this episode 🙏

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @rushikeshfasale8728! And for the suggestion.😊

[@RabbilChoudhary]

Absolutely agree with everything you guys talked about in this one! Just recently scuffed my Sonet! Was trying to park. It was a narrow passage. Went a little too fast. Ended up scraping the rear right side of the car. Have had so many close calls too. Still i try to drive it as much as i can. I always try to follow this: 'When parking the car or when in traffic always go slowly and extra carefully. When the road is relatively empty, then once in a while driving the vehicle enthusiastically.' ✌️

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing RC!

[@surjethumapathy]

Best advice I have given to anyone asking me is: 1. Be clam and confident 2. You won’t know what might happen so always be aware of your surroundings 3. Do lot of riding 4. Your responsible for yourself And the most important there is a big difference between riding fast and riding reckless.

[@motorinc]

The last line is golden Surjeth!

[@psb20030]

Hey guys, I don't know if you remember but I asked about the cb300r in you pulsar N250 video. A month ago I bought one myself and having an absolute blast with it. I am relatively a new rider and riding only for two years. Every time I take out the bike I remember your podcast about biking culture and how to be a responsible rider and try my best to be a responsible one and realised the fun in riding is not about how fast you go but the experience you get while riding at 80kmph in the high ways enjoying the scenery.

[@motorinc]

Congratulations @psb20030, and we're glad that you're having a great time with your CB300R! Thanks for sharing.

[@bharathb6739]

One thing my father taught me when I started to ride bikes is to have an active plan for the worst case scenario. for eg. If we are crossing a signal which has less than 5 sec and the road is empty, have a thought that someone might jump a red light and come from either left or right when I am at that speed to clear the intersection. This thought process has helped me a lot to gauge any danger that might happen when I am riding.

[@motorinc]

Yes 🙌🏾

[@rutuparna]

I love the way you guys put my thoughts into words. I couldn't articulate my own thoughts in a better way! Keep it coming guys!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @rutuparna!

[@deepakbhat4400]

Advice for Night driving high beam menace: Dim your lights, quickly scam the area illuminated by the oncoming vehicle to check for potholes, and watch the left edge of the road till the vehicle passes. Neither blinds you nor do you feel like driving blind.

[@sahilhakani5220]

With emergency braking topic. I am really really thankful that my father taught me how to drive on a car without abs. He taught me on Maruti 800 and made me drive it around for 2-3 months after which he have me his old 100bhp car again without abs. Thus when I did get my first car with abs I had learned how to understand feedback from the brakes and I never had the luxury to rely on abs. Now I still modulate brake pressure even during emergency stops and absolutely do not rely on abs. I believe it is a great thing to learn. ABS should be as a back up plan. But as a motorcyclist or driver. You should be on a goal to learn how to absolutely never ever activate abs, even on emergency stops. I am now teaching myself to learn a motorcycle and going through the same logic(ofcourse I can't find bikes with abs, which is why I learnt on a 20 year old scooter, because I absolutely do not want to create bad habits while braking) We shall soon have a 20-30bhp motorcycle ❤❤

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @sahilhakani5220 but activating ABS doesn't always have something to do with your skills as a rider/driver though. It's to do with the conditions of the road that you're on and that isn't something you can control. So, ABS is our one electronic aid that's an absolute must. But you do you!🙂

[@sahilhakani5220]

@@motorinc I 100% agree. I will never buy a motorcycle or a scooter without abs. Ever. What I am talking about is learning to not rely on it.

[@motorinc]

Gotcha, thanks for clarifying.

[@HaloBeam47]

My knowledge of myself driving bike is that I drive a pace where I am fully committed my focus to driving is faster than usual cause if I am driving slow alone I can get distracted. Once I had accident it was my passenger who distracted me by tried to show something which removed my attention from road, so please be aware of this and conversations only with ears not eyes while driving. Intuition point was absolutely bang on. Shumi I can relate it so much. Thanks for the awesome video @MoterInc.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing Alok!

[@gatmnear]

I've always found riding a bicycle connects to riding a motorcycle and helps me make better decisions, I have also experimented with changing the speedometer to read in mph rather than kmph and realized looking at the speedometer is pointless and not a necessity; I carried higher speeds just by track knowledge[or in this case pothole knowledge] and the thinking 2/3/5 seconds ahead does help [I didn't realize i was doing this until you put a label to what action was being done]. This has got to be one of my favorite ThisConnect episodes :)

[@motorinc]

Look far, and your brain does the rest. Great!

[@therex3694]

With motorcycle no ones talks about 3rd break usage, it is quite important to learn. There are lot of north Indians or travelers go to mountains with no familiarity with third brake(engine braking) and they put too much strain on breaks and sometimes it fails which could cause some incident for them if that happens on slope or unguarded roads. Even i learned that on one my first road trip to mountains, when my classic 350 break shoes were burning off because of me keeping the foot constantly on rear breaks, i was taught by a trip lead about engine breaking and as i was not familiar with concept i was slow in start, but man it is life saver and important to learn. I believe you should do a episode on how to ride/drive on different terrains, how its different to ride on a highway or mountain road then being on city roads.

[@anirbanab310]

Very good video My father told me this, what the police man said to Shumi. We live in a world where helping people, apologizing for courtesy penalises you Install Dash Cam People in Car and Bikes. Even if you apologised, you would have evidence if the other guys takes you to court

[@omcarrides]

Watching this episode was constantly feeling of “yes i do this, yes i do this correct, yes i can improve this part, ohh i never thou about it this way, nice i nailed this one”. Great time watching this one. Also below is the advice part- My brother and I went on a ride first time on same motorcycle. I usually have habit to notice people’s riding and driving styles. I noticed that he hardly used engine braking or even disengages the clutch totally even on higher gear if he thinks he has to slow down ahead, making the brakes do all the job all the time and freeing the engine always at high speeds by disengaging the clutch. No wonder he needed brake pads change almost twice frequently then i needed. Explaining how he is wearing his brakes early by not using engine at all totally changed his life and the wearing off of brakepads totally decreased. Not necessarily you have to do hard engine braking like its needed on track but braking right by using as much engine as possible can really make the equipments last longer is what I was able to pass on

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @omcarrides.

[@sacnirale]

Thank you both, the beauty of such podcast is to glean and learn from your personal driving and riding experiences. It has personally helped me in many ways to make me a safer driver!! Keep it up!!!

[@motorinc]

Our pleasure @sacnirale!

[@swarupdas7731]

This is some advice that I received from a friend when I was planning on getting my first motorcycle: - When you're starting off, initially ride without a helmet so that you can look below and behind you with ease - also ride without gloves so that you can get a feel of the throttle - no need to wear a riding jacket when you're driving inside the city

[@motorinc]

Hi @swarupdas7731, your friend might have had good intentions but we can't recommend doing this. -This is an absolute non-negotiable for us. Please always wear a helmet and get used to that visibility instead. If you're always going to have to wear a helmet, isn't that better? -Get thinner gloves when you start and once you get precise, move up! -Big no! You don't have to be wearing a jacket with multiple layers of protection but definitely wear a well-rated riding jacket. There are ones that you can wear everyday.

[@swarupdas7731]

@@motorinc Absolutely agree with you. There is some advice that you can straight up tell there is something wrong with and fortunately I could tell that this was it hahaha.😄

[@rssadh]

To motorcyclists - check over your shoulder even though your RVM shows nothing. Absolutely agree with this. During my initial days, I didn't do this but now I am trying to do this every time. It gives so much of assurance.

[@motorinc]

Thanks RS!

[@saulgoodman124]

Ahhh Shumi and Kartikea,,,,,echo the exact same thoughts as u guys,,, everytime after i finish the drive i do write down if I committed mistakes thatcould have been very bad,, like my anger when someone does dumb thing on the road etc....And i try not to repeat them....thanks for this awesom3 podcast

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us Jimmy!😉

[@gururajsawant]

Amazing set of advices and this discussion should be shown to the people in schools as well Looking around is one major thing to get comfortable behind the wheel... Whenever I tell that to someone they always bluntly deny it and you guys said it 🫂...

[@motorinc]

Thanks Gururaj! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@HarikrishnandIceman]

One advice I’ve received which has saved me on many occasions is that when you fight on the road there are no winners. When you get behind the wheel you are just a driver, whatever you may be outside that space. And as a driver the only job is to get from point A to B and have a great time doing that. No point in getting into a contest or combat in the middle of the road. Letting go is the mature thing to do.

[@motorinc]

💯

[@thetractionmotor]

Adding to what Shumi and Kartikeya was saying. I would like to add something 1. I have seen bikes and cars with the "Remove before flight" stickers dangling from various places. If only they knew what these were for. Those are made visible especially in aircraft to signify critical components that needs to be checked before flying. I would like to suggest that people do make a habit of checking your electrical equipment. Lights both low and high beam, indicators, brake lights, horn even before you leave. it hardly takes 15 seconds to do all these, and yet I find every single day bikes and cars with no working headlamps, indicators, and brake lights. Its just a major safety issue which people are not realizing. 2. The panic brake practice. I had a near escape while I started riding my bike as a newbie. Ever since that, before I have crossed 100 meters on my bike I will do a brake feel test. Mild braking to ensure the bite points are as earlier. I have a stretch of road near me where I practice my panic breaking setup from different speeds. Its always a joy listening to the both of you talk. Continue the good work guys.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @thetractionmotor.

[@gp_here]

Awesome podcast guys! I especially loved Shumi's description of the yellow light and traffic rules situation - one which caused a bus ramming into me in the side during my 1st night drive, just because I decided to follow traffic rules

[@motorinc]

😣 sounds awful!

[@ShriramRane0490]

My brother advised me when I was learning. 1. Let the other person pass first. 2. There is always someone not paying attention. So be attentive. 3. We are not here to teach anything to anyone. 4. Be ready for surprises Then something Shumi said in one of the podcasts, look far ahead on the road. What is far rightnow will be close in the next moment. Things i learned over the years 1. Driving smoothly and cautiously will still take the same time to reach destination as driving faster would. 2. When with passengers or pillion it pays to respect their comfort and fears. Scares companions create more panic. 3. Ego stays out of the vehicle and doesnt ride along with you. 4. If you feel uncomfortable at anytime park your vehicle and wait. There is no need to rush. 5. Be ready to learn. Moment you feel you have become an expert nature will show you your place.

[@motorinc]

Very nice, thanks for sharing @ShriramRane0490.

[@VeeradithyaBallal]

Appreciation post : I love the kind of content being put out by you guys. Its engaging, relatable and informative. The minimal design language through the channel puts your content front and centre with no distractions. You are the OGs of the indian motoring scene, and it shows! Hope you keep making more content like this. Cheers. 🏁

[@motorinc]

Thank you @VeeradithyaBallal. We appreciate it!

[@Rupeshkumar-qy7hf]

Advice: Use indicators as communication device (majorly on a bike). Indicators are the only analog communication device (to communicate front n back) on a vehicle on the road. So if u have anticipated something and making a move, just communicate it through the indictor so that everyone around you are situationally aware. It will save you from a lot of Hassle down the road.

[@motorinc]

Indicators are definitely an under used piece of equipment Rupesh. Horns on the other hand...

[@_PRAMIK]

35:10 Professor shumi basically explain, how i take left side judgement of my bolero I always stick to right side because its easy to take measures and my left side mirror is replaced (because my uncle really did 180⁰ on the bolero) and the new mirror is not wide enough so thats another reason. 36:23 don't spill the secret guys Let them suffer until they found out themself. As a bolero owner my advice for 10th episode is:- 1. Use brakes when entering a corner, i see lots of guy use 25% throttle while corner which sometimes become dangerous because when you accelrate your porstion of car weight shifted to rear resulting in less front traction which sometimes can lead to understear. Use 15% or 25% brake before entering a corner this will shift some weight into the front of your car resulting more traction. 2. Switch to low beams when you see someone is front of you. 3. Please use 1 or if necessary 2 taps of horn, i don't want to know you have creata horn or not. 4. Don't use headphones, while on streets, roads or riding/driving your car/bike don't use it. 5. Always check the front tyre of the car, you'll know if he/she is going to change lane or not.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @_PRAMIK.