What's the Difference Between Driving a Training Car and a Private Car?
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Driving a private car and a training car has the following differences: 1. Different idle speeds: Training cars have higher idle speeds, making them less prone to stalling because their idle speed is higher than that of private cars. 2. Different clutch travel: Training cars have longer clutch travel. In addition to higher idle speeds reducing the number of stalls, lengthening the clutch travel can also achieve this purpose. Below are the traffic law regulations for training cars on the road: 1. Possession of a driver's license: You can drive a training car if you have a driver's license. 2. Conditions for entering specific road sections: It is not allowed to enter urban areas outside of learning hours. Training cars from driving schools can be driven on the road, but only under the supervision of an instructor and during specific times and road sections.
Driving a training car feels quite different from a private car. As a driving instructor, I've noticed training cars are specially equipped with a secondary brake—the moment a student makes a mistake, I can immediately stop the vehicle to prevent accidents. Private cars don't have this feature; the driver is solely responsible for safety. Additionally, training car bodies are reinforced with protective bars, making them less prone to deformation from minor scrapes. Economically, training cars consume more fuel due to frequent slow starts and stops, leading to quicker wear and more frequent part replacements. Dual rearview mirrors are installed for better student observation, resulting in a heavier but more stable drive. Private cars, on the other hand, are nimble and responsive, offering a freer driving experience. The key difference lies in their purposes: a tool for learning versus a tool for personal enjoyment, profoundly impacting the driving experience.
