Entries in the ‘Cars’ Category:
filed in Cars, Eco Driving Tips, Fleet Driver Training, Stafford Driving on Nov.21, 2012
The new Tesla Model S is truely exceptional. It looks fabulous, 416bhp of power, 443lb ft of torque all of which is available from zero revs. A remarkable 265 miles range, thats London to Durham
filed in Cars, Driving Attitude, Driving Skills, Eco Driving Tips, Stafford Driving on Jan.19, 2012
Don’t get me wrong, the CD player/Radio is a great addition to the car, it is a great aid to a long journey and a great healer of frustration and life’s stresses. However I believe that more attention should be made to the distraction of it. I am an advanced driver and I am hugely [...]
Tags: Distractions
filed in Cars on Dec.24, 2011
Mercedes S600 Possibly the best car in the world? Not so sure, but my god it is close. Mercedes invented the motor car, and this is an example of one of their best! This is the transport of the worlds most powerful people, world leaders and monarchy, if its good enough for them, it’s good enough [...]
filed in Cars, Driving Skills, Stafford Driving on Sep.18, 2011
I was having a meal in a Mexican Style restaurant not so long ago, and the restaurant provided crayons and a table mat which was available to use as a very large piece of paper. Anyone who knows me will understand that the urge would be too strong not to, so……. I made a list [...]
filed in Cars on Nov.07, 2010
My car history is not going to be looked on favorably by Jeremy Clarkson when I become a celeb on Top Gear. To be fair if I had the money, it would be completely different, but I have enjoyed what I have had so far. Car 1 – ‘B’ reg, Ford Escort 1.3L MkIII Jade [...]
filed in Cars on Nov.01, 2010
The new Skoda Fabia VRS gets a new ad, which is no wet lettuce. The original advert made the Fabia out to be playful and tasty as a big orange cake, but the new one is different. The car has a DSG gearbox and 180bhp 1.4 turbo and supercharged engine. It is quite an animal!
filed in Cars, Driving Attitude, Driving Skills on Jan.06, 2010
Whilst in a car park, there are at 7 reasons to face out. Remember you could reverse in, or drive through to the other side…. It is easier to see whilst moving out of the space (especially in a van/truck) If your car breaks down the breakdown services can easily reach the engine bay (unless [...]
Tags: bay park, car park, Observation, parking, reversing, safe parking
filed in Cars, Driving Skills, Safety Checks on Jan.04, 2010
It is not the weather conditions that cause the skid, but how the driver controls the vehicle based on the conditions. Having said that there are three main causes of a skid: Too much brake Too much accelerator Too much steering Notice though, all are controlled by the driver! If/When a skid occurs to regain the [...]
Tags: Accelerator, Brake, Clutch, Gears, Ice, rain, Skidding, Snow, stopping distances