Congratulations on making the wise decision to choose a Porsche as your next car. We know you’re set on a lifetime of driving pleasure behind the wheel, and a Porsche will be with you every step of the way. As your Porsche dealer, we’d like to give you a few tips that we share with all new drivers on how to stay safe and enjoy your driving experience.
Advice From Your Porsche Dealer: 3 Tips for New Drivers
Keep a Safe Distance
Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you is something you’ll remember from your driver’s ed training. There are many reasons why keeping your distance is essential, but one of the most important is you need time to react to any actions by the vehicle in front of you.
Other drivers may do unexpected things, like suddenly jamming on their brakes. As you become more experienced, your reflexes will become sharper and faster, and you’ll be able to anticipate a possible issue in advance. The best policy when you’re stuck behind another vehicle is to apply the three-second rule, which is to maintain a three-second traveling distance between your Porsche and the vehicle ahead of you.
Don’t Speed
It can be very tempting to step on the gas if the traffic light ahead of you is about to change or you need to get somewhere just a bit faster. This is especially true when you have an advanced, high-performance Porsche engine under the hood. Driving fast might seem exciting, but it’s exceptionally dangerous.
AAA statistics show that a driver has a 15% chance of serious injury if traveling at 40 mph and involved in an accident. The chance of injury rises to 59% at 50 mph and 78% at 55 mph. If you escape injury, your car will be damaged, and other drivers or pedestrians could be hurt or killed. In addition, speeding is illegal, and you could lose your license.
Controlled Braking
When you’re driving and need to brake, gently press down on the brake pedal. Your Porsche braking system is very responsive and can bring your vehicle to a stop in seconds. Some drivers who are still gaining practical driving experience are tempted to jam on the brake. It’s understandable, but your brakes won’t be more effective, and sudden braking can damage components in the braking system.
Another braking issue to avoid is riding your brakes. This involves keeping your foot continually on the pedal. This keeps the brake calipers in contact with the rotors. This can cause wear on the brake rotors, damage the brake pads, and cause the brake fluid to overheat.
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