Do You Actually Drive/Ride Well? | ThisConnect S02E09

How do you know whether you actually drive or ride well or not? Kartikeya and Shumi break it down - symptoms, things to learn and practice and more - on episode 09 of season 02 of our podcast, ThisConnect.
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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.
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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
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[@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.

[@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.

[@prashntsid]

Exactly .. exactly .. so there was a time when my father used to work outstation, and he would come home every weekend.. he usually sleeps in early and i used to pick him up from railway station at around 10 and my home is approx 20 30 odd kms .. my soul aim used to be that his sleep should be bothered while he is sitting next to me.. i realised may be after 4 5 years that i became a better driver because of that .. build up speed gradually most of the time i would not even brake giving proper turn signals before i change lanes so that no one honks at me (yes atleast in Delhi NCR people honk even in night).. i knew my vehicle so well that i knew if at this speed i put my foot off the padle i will not have brake at all.. so much better passenger comfort, fuel efficiency less wear and tear of your vehicle ..

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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 ?

[@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. 😁

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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?

[@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).

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@beanbagbear]

The only check i do to make sure i drive/ride safely is: my presence shouldnt be felt by/inconvenience others driving on the road.

[@motorinc]

Good way to think about it!

[@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!

[@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!😊

[@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.

[@swayam1267]

This channel needs more subscribers 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@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.

[@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...

[@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!

[@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!

[@pawardh96]

Love your content! How about doing an episode on service centers vs. local garages vs. self-service? Would be awesome to hear the pros and cons of each! Keep up the great work! I might soon buy my first bike listening to you guys. I binged the entire season 1 on Spotify and loved it.

[@motorinc]

Hi @pawardh96, thanks for listening to us. Regarding the request, service centres should be the go-to for most people, at least in the early stages of the vehicle, just to not void the warranty. After that period, assuming one can find a mechanic or a workshop that they can trust, it can vary if you should stick to the authorised network or a third party garage. The right answer varies for everyone. Self-service sounds cool but with the machines getting increasingly more complicated, we would be wary of doing that unless you know the vehicle inside out. So, this isn't a question of merit and demerit. For most people, getting it serviced at the authorised network seems like the best possible option.

[@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. 😃

[@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.

[@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]

💯

[@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!😉

[@SarvanDhadhich]

Shumi Baba ki Jai ho

[@motorinc]

🙏🏾

[@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.

[@agamsingh4209]

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

[@motorinc]

Thanks Agam!

[@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!

[@kartikaysinghjagirdar1219]

finally watched this episode... absolute banger.... loved it.... will definitely follow the advices and things discussed to get better... thank you for another great episode....

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @kartikaysinghjagirdar1219.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@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!

[@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!

[@namitsheoran4402]

Its always informative and a bit fun to listen to you and this one i was really looking forward to so that i can judge myself and become better

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽 Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!

[@shubhamsamadder9624]

Listening to this series and applying them later on while riding is definitely helping me getting better and better every single time. @motorinc Keep 'em coming. :)

[@motorinc]

Great to hear Shubham! Thanks for putting it to practise!

[@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.

[@kartikeypratapchauhan7123]

this is how podcasts should be! super informative and engaging.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for listening Kartikey!

[@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.

[@beliverbeliver4474]

Hi few questions 1.) should you rev up your engine 2.) is downshifting before overtaking is needed (the bikes kinda sound strained at high rpm) 3.) how long is the warmup time? 4.) should you follow the factory set gear shift indicators or should you rev up the engine 5.) why does the bike sound strained after 5k rpm 6.) why does it sounds "tick-tick-tick-tick" after ride 7.) what is the redline (the bike cuts power at 6.5k, is that the redline) 8.) how do you set up the side view mirrors 9.) how to fight the temptation of touching redline at every gear 10.) how do you ride "left line, fast lane, 3 lane, 2 lanes, bike lane etc" for your reference the bike is tvs raider 125

[@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.

[@HasanAamirVlogs]

Nothing more to say than just say Thank You guys for bringing these meaningful discussions and making it accessible for everyone. ❤❤❤

[@motorinc]

Hullo again HA! ❤️

[@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!😊

[@RamSharma-90_64]

While learning to ride a 2 wheeler, mostly scooters; sit a bit towards one side, not in the middle. Balance one side instead of both the sides.

[@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!

[@suryateja2k11]

From whatever Shumi has told about being a good rider/driver, I believe that I'm a good rider beacause I follow everything what Shumi has told. Fortunately my anticipation skills have been improved alot in recent years and now I feel alot safer while riding. To feel safer while on road three things are crucial i.e, patience, anticipation and being comfortable as told by Shumi. Also the way Karthikeya told about his riding experience being a shorty impressed me alot as even I'm also short. This tells us how these gentlemen process information being testers. Even I'm planning for either a meteor 350/cb350 highness. Both are reasonably heavy but if Karthikeya did it, even I can do it as well with enough time and patience. Thanks alot once again for such an amazing content. I would appreciate if you guys make an impression on Honda NX500 as its a versatile motorcycle with absurd price tag as usual by Honda.

[@shailesshs9750]

Awesome discussion! Thanks! I especially appreciated the point on how developing skills at riding fast over long periods of time translates to much improved normal speed performance. I also feel that good drivers develop, for want of a better phrase, a vivid "driving imagination". This is the ability to take in the road ahead of you while a smaller part of your brain keeps running what if? scenarios around all the other vehicles on the road. This includes turn feeds into your driving and you make turn or speed decisions in anticipation of scenarios. No one notices this in the 90+% of the time when the scenarios imagined don't play out, but in the 10% when they do, the good drivers are ahead of the curve and changing bad to average or good outcomes!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us @shailesshs9750. And for the advice too!😅

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@anuph.v19]

last week I bought xpulse rally edition most of the videos in this series are very useful to me. Thanks for educating us 😊

[@motorinc]

Wish you safe and awesome rides! Congratulations Anup!

[@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.

[@Tourque_Adventures]

When I was learning how to drive a car, my friend gave me a wonderful piece of advice that I keep on passing on to my loved ones who are now learning how to drive . He said and I quote “ Nishant Bhai, gaadi aisi chalana ki peeche baithe logo k pet ka paani na hile”. Translation: “Drive your car in such a way that the water inside your passenger’s stomach doesn’t move.” And I have been following this advice to the T. Basically he wanted to say, no sudden steering inputs, no sudden braking without a cause, etc etc

[@GogulNithishks]

My best advice: Assume the worst happens to you during the ride, say for example you're gonna crash or fall down. That way you're not going to panic and can react rationally during the event of happening and always feel good about yourself at the end in the event of no mishaps. A win-win.

[@aadarshnagrajan9596]

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

[@chaitanyasabharwal72003]

I really think this conversation should be shown to all those who are going to get their driving licenses... It's really interesting, knowledgeable and it really has all the ingredients. And good to know myself that I'm a good driver and rider. Ahh! feels nice 😂

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us Chaitanya!

[@jeeturajpoot9034]

Learnt so many things from this one, always grateful. Thank You Guys!🙌

[@motorinc]

Thanks for joining us JR!

[@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!

[@Aashuspk]

one advice would be, ride or drive as if you're invisible to other.

[@sundarambhupathi4585]

That fast dude 😬😬

[@Aashuspk]

@sundarambhupathi4585 i was saying, Don't assume people see you while you're riding or driving, be it fast or slow.

[@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.

[@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!

[@AnythingOn_Wheels]

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.

[@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!

[@shivamsaraswat446]

You guys are doing amazing work, please keep up the series ❤️

[@motorinc]

Thanks Shivam for joining in the conversation!

[@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

[@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.

[@ravikkundu]

I definitely relate to "..if I start getting cocky, I'll be in trouble"

[@motorinc]

Always!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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]

💯

[@satyabratjena6103]

amazing informational video. thanks guys!

[@motorinc]

Thanks S! Glad to hear that.

[@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.

[@sagartalole15]

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

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that!

[@rmk_ro]

I know this is a silly suggestion but will be a very helpful one: 1. How to care for your bike or cars in terms of washing and cleaning? 2. Those who want to formally learn motorcycling and improve their skills in car driving, are there schools who teach? Give us details please.

[@motorinc]

1. Don't overdo it. A wash is only needed once a week at best unless you live in a particularly dusty area. Shumi likes to get his bike detailed (more for the cleaning than the coatings/surface treatments) once a year, right after the rains are over. 2. indimotard.com/two is where Shumi teaches

[@therealanbhv]

Thank you for making me a better rider with every video/episode. ❤️

[@motorinc]

Thanks for making the change!

[@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 🙌🏾

[@fanta6789]

37:53 TLDR: I no longer stop in the first row at a signal. Story: We have a signal in IT expresses way (chennai) that was purely for U turns and people usually ignore it. One day cops decided to camp past the signal and catch red light jumpers. I saw them and stopped, it was a big mistake the water lorry behind me didn't. Hit me square in the middle and threw me 20+ feet. Skid marks showed that the lorry didn't have brakes on one side.

[@823fax]

Red light mannerism is poor in our country, I see car/bikes turning from the left most lane to turn right, so starting 3 seconds late in first row or safely stopping in second row is our best bet. This usually filters out the mad drivers.

[@motorinc]

Oh wow! Sounds scary @fanta6789. We're glad that you're okay.

[@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.😄

[@abhinandvenugopal]

*For the 10th Episode* “Nobody is perfect, but one could be close” - this^ might have been told by some wise person; valid nevertheless. Here are, in no particular order, 10 driving theories/exercises I’ve put complete faith in over the years: - Be confident that you are better than many others, but humbled that many others could be better than you. - Whilst going above 40kmph, try your best to keep at least a 2-second gap (sometimes a little bit of space/time for correction is all you need to save yourself from harm) - Check your IRVMs as often as you can, especially when you are coming to a stop. - What is a responsible overtake in mirror language? The vehicle you overtake should become completely visible on the IRVM before you return from the right/overtaking lane. - Test and assess your car’s full braking efficiency in a safe environment (closed roads or no vehicles behind). This is something I suggest everyone do, regardless of their driving prowess or vehicle ownership. You have to know where your car would stop in the event of a full-ABS emergency braking. In fact, this was a mandatory task during my UK driving licence test. - If your car is packed (5 passengers or more), bring down your usual comfortable pace by about 20%. You will know the effect of weight imbalance (due to added weight) only when you know it - and it’s usually the hard way of knowing it. - Rather than using your turn signals whilst turning, use your turn signals at the first instance you decide to make a turn; of course from a reasonable distance away from the actual turn (the intention should be clear before the action) - For long trips, make sure you travel with at least one other capable driver. In a highly unlikely scenario of you being temporarily incapacitated, that person should be ready to take over. - See an unsafe or erratic driver/rider at front? Overtake and flee the scene as early and safely as possible, or maintain a safe distance expecting the worst. Filming them for the Reels should be the least of your concern. - Never travel alone (or just with your partner) on an overnight journey. There’s no other way to put this, but people needn’t always be good. Some are just pure evil. Bonus point: Regardless of any situation, try to enjoy your drive as much as you can. Personally, driving is a therapy, personal space, escape, or just something that helps one reset productively. I try my best to drive as much as I can, and in the process, I just might be able to improve the process.

[@motorinc]

Great pieces of advice @abhinandvenugopal. Thanks for sharing.

[@abhinandvenugopal]

@@motorinc Thank you for the insightful content! 😊

[@AlokKumar-ex3qi]

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!

[@saratchandraogirala]

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

[@harishagnihotri4298]

What a information, for a long period of time i thought the head turn in a fast moving traffic is wrong thing i felt i am dng it wrong i should use only mirrors but today i realised yeah its ok wonderful

[@enits1712]

Perfect start to a Sunday.

[@motorinc]

Morning!

[@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!