Well, it's been pretty well covered-I'll just say that if you are a superior driver who pays attention, two feet-but for the average driver one foot is better-
2 Footer Travor, I don't think you fully understand this driving technique. "Joe Cool" made a irresponsible post earlier on this. I my self drive about 3000 miles a month and have had the same brakes on my wagon over 3 years. I don't ride the brake just "cover" it in some cases depending on the driving conditions. As I posted earlier I run road courses and use one foot you out of the race!!! So lets pull the brake wear issue to sleep :sleep: , AL.
Truzi, I enjoy your philosophies! :TU: :laugh: :beer As your avatar says "Broke Grad Student", that suggests to me, that you are Younger than me, therefore I would still consider myself to be More Experienced in the ways of Driving Techniques! :Smarty::moonu: :laugh: :beer You only FLASH the reverse lights? I would consider that "crazy", as you say. Then, would you consider ME to be INSANE? :shock: Have you ever done 75mph on a highway, with some jerk tailgating you, and then you shift into Reverse, and FLOOR the gas pedal?! :shock: The momentum of the car going forward, and the sudden shift into Reverse causes the tires to break traction (kind of like hydroplaning). As the car goes forward, the Front tires are still Rolling, but the Rear tires are going in Reverse, there is a LOT of Smoke! :TU: Not only does the tailgater back off, but everyone on the Highway thinks that your car is On Fire, and they ALL have to wait for the smoke to clear! :laugh: Just shift back into Drive, and keep going (as long as you didn't bust your U-Joints, first :laugh: )! o No: NOW, would you like to compare "Crazy"? :TU: :beer Skylarks were BUILT to be ABUSED, because they can TAKE it! (Trust me, they CAN!):bglasses: With NEWER (automatic transmission) cars, it is NOT necessary to drive with Both Feet! (but I do, anyway, just out of Habit, from when I drive my carbureted Buick!):Smarty: ou:
I only drive with 1 foot almost all the time but then there is the occasional time when the punk in the honda pulls up next to you in the fast land at the stop light. When that happens I put the right foot over the gas and left on the brake then when the light turns green you let go of the break and push on the gas :3gears: . That is the only time I drive with my left, when I was first learning to drive I would use both but I wore the breaks down on my dads truck too fast so then I learned how to use one, IMO it is alot more comfortable as well
I must strongly disagree with your statement that superior drivers use two feet, if it is meant to apply to driving on public roads. There are far too many variables on public roads to consider. One who drives there and allows for mistakes of others (who make plenty of them), will be the driver who is not in any hurry. They generally use the right (granny) lane, don't tailgate, and keep plenty of open space around them. Using two feet during road course racing or drag racing, however, does make perfect sense to me. Conditions are usually more controlled, and others around you tend to have a specific skill level, or previous racing experience. When was the last time you saw a soccer mom with a carload of unruly kids in the staging lane next to you?? How about a fellow road track racer using their cell phone or chowing down on their dinner??? Different situations calling for different foot techniques. Different opinions hey we all got 'em. You won't change me, and I won't change you......................nuff said. :TU:
With one foot (the right) unless..........I get into a power braking thing (not good for the brakes, I really need to buy a line lock)........ Harry
Scott, I may be crazy, but I'm not insane I didn't go straight from high school to college, nor did I go directly from undergrad to grad studies. However, seing that you're profile says semi-retired, I'd agree you're probably a bit older than me.
Shifting into reverse at 75 mph has gotta be good on the ole tranny! Truzi has got to be fast to blink those backups and get into drive before the tranny catches. I am learning every day on here. Keep it up. My father drove professionally for 20 years. In that time he told me many times not to drive with 2 feet. So, I learned not to. But occasions still come around where 2 are better than one.
I do whatever is convenient at the time... Because I have the coordination to do it either way. :grin: The brake pedal does NOT know which foot presses it. :Brow: I've always played a lot of basketball, and you tend to sprain ankles or knees, which forces you to learn how to drive with either all left, all right, or a combination of the two, though I do prefer my right... :bglasses:
For two foot pedal users- What happens if you car is hit? Neither foot is on the floor. You're going under the dash in some situations Racing is one thing, driving is another. The response that drivers who are good use two feet: Originally Posted by lapham3@aol.com "Well, it's been pretty well covered-I'll just say that if you are a superior driver who pays attention, two feet-but for the average driver one foot is better-" Is well, I'll just do you the service of coming right out and saying it- it's cr@p. It's rationalisation is all. You're saying that because it's what you want to do. I absolutely gaurantee that I am a better driver than you are. 100% gaurantee it, safety and car control wise. I don't need or want to drive a passenger car with two feet in normal driving. You're saying what you're saying partly because you think you've taken the car to it's performance limit while driving- and you haven't. I can sit here and discuss traction circles and tenths and limit of grip and carcass warp and over and understeer and polar moment at some length. You only think that you're wringing your car out. Safety? It could save some child's life if you hover over the brake? Hogwash. A good driver is aware of what's going around and drives at a pace that is safe. Having one foot over the brake still doesn't reduce your reaction time- it simply reduces the distance between your foot and the pedal. Your brain still has to make the decison to hit the brake, and if you think you need to have your foot constantly hovering an inch over the brake, conditions are simply too dangerous for you to be driving. If you expect that kind of emergency for-real, slow down, or stop. Driving like that makes your body unsupported on the seat. Try it at home- have a friend or family member push you while sitting in a chair with your feet on the floor. Now pick up your feet off the ground and have them push you. If you can say that you're just as stable with your feet off the ground, I beleive that I may just call you a fibber. The only response for liking two foot driving outside of racing that I'll ever not argue with is "I want to drive with two feet". Otherwise, I'll always argue and most likely prove you wrong. My reply to "I want to drive with two feet" will simply be there's no reason to- fix your car. I appreciate that old cars are sometimes less than 100%, but come on now folks, if your carb is screwed up- fix the d@mned thing or pay someone else to do it. It's not rocket science. Sorry, but cars can kill people. Stop fooling around
I usually don't use my left foot unless I have to switch high/low beam or if I have a carb problem... I never do burnouts!
Chris, Nah, no clutch in semis until you stop. Find the RPM the engine likes and it'll go right in. Caterpillars and Cummins shift a little smoother than Driptroits, or at least they used to. Other than that, I agree with you!
Hey, I wanted to vote, but you didn't give me the option: "Strictly with the left foot, it's my only option!" :grin: And, yes to the above comment - you can do a one-footed burnout with good torque. I did it, quite a few times last year!! Even better, that was without posi! Torque, it does a body good! :TU:
There are probably still guys out there double-clutching. I never did when I was driving truck, since I was taught that way. If I remember correctly, Cats liked about 1700 rpm, and Cummins liked 1800. The Detroit I drove would only go in at 1900, and you had to catch it as the rpms were falling (rev to 2000-2100). If you missed with it though, you might as well come to a complete stop and start over. It was an under-powered 238 hauling farm machinery, so it got a work out. Double-clutching that particular truck was about the same. Always hated those things. I'd heard people say the only way to drive a Detroit is to act like you're mad at it.....there was some truth to that. Give me a 425 Cat any day. Smooth as silk, low-revving, quiet.
What an Idiot!!!!!! Dude you must not know how to drive at all with comments like these and I am not going to argue with you since you are always right. :blast: Flame away! :laugh:
I love these ridiculous polls. Everyone has an opinion, and they'll say anything necessary to substantiate it. I have an opinion here as well.....some of you people are wrong. :bglasses:
Reid, just out of curiousity, how long has it been since you last drove a big rig??? The numbers posted here look like those used 15-20 years ago when diesel engines needed to be revved up to governed RPM's. Today's engines can be shifted around 1200-1500 RPM's as the big torque numbers now come in from 1000 to 1200 RPM. I do agree with you on Cat 425's, awesome motors, pull all day. I drive either a Series 60 DDEC II, Detroit 470 (a lot) or a Cummins 370 (very little), give me the Detroit any day. :TU:
Umm... I think we need a disclaimer here. :laugh: I have a comment about having a foot to brace for impact. (Just adding to the debate, not arguing with you Chris). With a seat belt we shouldn't go under a dash - though your point is good (I'm refering tot he seat belt law poll). However, bracing is a good way to break something even if wearing a seatbelt. As for driving with only the left foot, well, I only do that when I drive from the passenger seat. (Do not try this at home, pooods :laugh: )
