Is It Necessary to Tap the Brake When Driving Straight?
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It is necessary to tap the brake when driving straight. Below are the relevant introductions about driving straight: 1. Introduction: Driving straight refers to novice drivers starting the vehicle, gradually accelerating, and shifting gears from the lowest to the highest gear to reach high speed. 2. Driving Straight Techniques: When driving straight, the driver should look ahead and pay attention to both sides, select a reference point to maintain a straight path, promptly correct the direction, and always be aware of various traffic conditions ahead to detect and handle them in time. The driver should look far and near while holding the steering wheel straight, adjusting the viewing distance according to the speed. At higher speeds, the driver should look further ahead; at lower speeds, they should look relatively closer, while also using peripheral vision to monitor the surroundings of the vehicle.
I've been driving for almost twenty years, and I feel there's absolutely no need to tap the brakes on straight roads—it's just a waste of effort and fuel. When driving normally, if the road is straight and smooth, maintaining a steady speed with a steady press on the accelerator is the most comfortable way to go. Brake tapping should only be used for turns or when going down long slopes to prevent overheating. Constantly stomping on the brakes like that wears out the brake pads quickly, wastes a lot of gas, and worse, builds a bad habit that leaves you flustered in real emergencies. I remember a friend who loved to tap the brakes ended up with prematurely ruined brake discs, costing thousands in repairs—totally not worth it. Nowadays, I just use cruise control—much more relaxing and safer. Driving should be about staying relaxed.