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Shortly after buying a car, I always go a large, empty parking lot late and night, get up to about 30 mph and stop as hard as I can. I want to understand what i
by rented_mule 3y ago
Shortly after buying a car, I always go a large, empty parking lot late and night, get up to about 30 mph and stop as hard as I can. I want to understand what it feels like before I get into a panic situation. I only buy a car every 10 years on average, so it's interesting to see the progress in braking. My current car (a 2014 model) stopped so quickly and so violently that it frightened me. Everything not tied down in the car was flying around. I thought I must have hit something, but I didn't. I did a few more such stops to try to get used to it. It still makes my heart race, but at least I know to expect it.
- latchkey 3y agoWhat are you planning on getting next year?
- c22 3y agoGP didn't say they buy a new car every 10 years.
- rented_mule 3y agoThat's right. I'm hoping to get another 10+ years out of this one. It's up to 165K miles, and I hope it lasts beyond 300K. My wife and I only have the one car despite living in a rural area and it fits our use cases perfectly.
- latchkey 3y agoSorry, I read it as every 10 years. Agreed on the lowering of consumerism.
- at_a_remove 3y agoSimilarly, when it snows I like to find a parking lot and practice a few skids before I drive any real distance.
- Klonoar 3y agoDepending on where you live, if it's been awhile since it rained and then you get a downpour, test traction before driving off. Doesn't need to be anything serious but it can bring oil/etc to the surface and it's good habit to be feeling what you're driving.
- WillPostForFood 3y agoThe vibration in the brake pedal can also be surprising to drivers who haven't triggered ABS before. And it can vary quite a bit depending on manufacturer and age of the vehicle.
- ericbarrett 3y agoBravo! More drivers should do this. It's also how I was taught to bed new brake pads and rotors, so it might actually have been good for your car.