Electric cars, or EVs, use magnetic resistance to recapture energy for the batteries when the car is braking or coasting. There are usually several levels which range from almost no braking to what feels like pushing the brake pedal to…
Electric cars, or EVs, use magnetic resistance to recapture energy for the batteries when the car is braking or coasting. There are usually several levels which range from almost no braking to what feels like pushing the brake pedal to…
Coasting – putting your car in neutral or pushing the clutch in (if you’re driving a manual car) – is something some people believe is beneficial for fuel economy, but it isn’t. Not only does it use more fuel, but…
With a name like parking brake, it should be obvious when you should use it, but it’s also called a handbrake, emergency brake or e-brake in various parts of the world. It’s not just as simple as understanding that you…
Advanced drivers will choose to change gears more than novice drivers because changing gear is about being in the right gear for the needs of the driver. Drivers of manual cars need to change gears all the time, whereas drivers…
If your brakes stop working and you need to stop quickly or stop yourself from accelerating down a hill, there are nine things you should do. Don’t panic: there are many ways to slow a car down, plus, your car will…
There are some technologies that are starting to become more common on vehicles which help with safety and convenience, and can be beneficial to the environment. Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is when kinetic energy is recovered during braking. Usually, braking…
The front brake assumes around 75-90% of the braking power depending on the road surface, your riding position, your bike’s set-up and a how your bike is loaded (e.g. if you are carrying a pillion passenger, which is explained here.)…
