# Driving/Drivers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How badly did I screw up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-badly-did-i-screw-up/177500)
**Author:** [@masterluke37\_175783](https://community.cartalk.com/u/masterluke37_175783)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-badly-did-i-screw-up/177500 "2021-06-18T12:52:55Z")
Hey folks, just thought I’d get some opinions on a situation that happened to me a little while back. Since most of my experience in driving hasn’t been in the city, this was a little freaky to me. I was driving on a sm… --- ## [Best traction settings for acceleration in a 2020 VW GLI with Manual Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-traction-settings-for-acceleration-in-a-2020-vw-gli-with-manual-trans/176299)
**Author:** [@RalphSalvucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphSalvucci)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-traction-settings-for-acceleration-in-a-2020-vw-gli-with-manual-trans/176299 "2021-04-28T20:59:13Z")
In my GLI Autobahn there is a button that is labled traction control that controls the ASR and ESC systems. Should I be turning eithor or both of those systems off (they can be turned off separately depending on how lon… --- ## [Big guy, little car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-little-car/171219)
**Author:** [@Garion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garion)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-little-car/171219 "2021-04-12T00:31:44Z")
I’m going to need help; a lot of help. I’m on a mission I fly out to California Friday afternoon and I’m going to drive back with my sister in her car. She drives a 2008 Toyota Corolla it’s going to be packed full of c… --- ## [The Snow Driving Uphill In Reverse Debacle: Myth or Fact?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728)
**Author:** [@sam.scherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.scherer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728 "2021-03-02T13:35:38Z")
I live on top of a steep hill, and during the most recent snow storm here I got stuck about 5 times, causing a 3/4 mile trip to take about 3 hours. I have a front wheel drive car. On the final section of incline, th… --- ## [Long Drive for about 1200 Miles in a stretch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-drive-for-about-1200-miles-in-a-stretch/139256)
**Author:** [@aditya\_8\_10\_151225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aditya_8_10_151225)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-drive-for-about-1200-miles-in-a-stretch/139256 "2021-02-25T03:54:11Z")
I am planning to travel from Tampa to Dallas in the month of May and it shows a distance of 1150 (appprox) miles and I want to drive in a single stretch. The only thing concerning my mind is; Is it OK to drive my vehicle… --- ## [Changing from Neutral to Drive while Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-from-neutral-to-drive-while-driving/174807)
**Author:** [@ToyotaWill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaWill)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-from-neutral-to-drive-while-driving/174807 "2021-02-09T14:03:33Z")
A couple of times, I accidentally pushed my gear shift from Drive to Neutral while driving 50 mph, and then immediately put it back to Neutral. Can you do damage to the transmission? I didn’t hear any noises of feel an… --- ## [Information about manual shifting speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-manual-shifting-speeds/169792)
**Author:** [@Travis-43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Travis-43)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-manual-shifting-speeds/169792 "2020-09-11T13:05:21Z")
Hello, i retrieved an owners guide for a car i owned several years ago (Ford Fiesta 1978), and at the manual shift speeds page, i’m wondering what is the meaning of the letters “U” and “R” in the table, as it’s not exp… --- ## [Do transgender drivers get cheaper insurance rates for cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-transgender-drivers-get-cheaper-insurance-rates-for-cars/167291)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-transgender-drivers-get-cheaper-insurance-rates-for-cars/167291 "2020-07-13T22:25:18Z")
LOL completely random question, But if you go from being a man or whatever to a women or whatever you were aiming to transform into, Does that mean that original guy gets that nice insurance cut for now “being female” an… --- ## [Toilet Paper and Car Driving... Have you driven extra distance for some, lately?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toilet-paper-and-car-driving-have-you-driven-extra-distance-for-some-lately/162130)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toilet-paper-and-car-driving-have-you-driven-extra-distance-for-some-lately/162130 "2020-04-02T18:39:37Z")
Americans Are Crossing into Mexico To Buy Toilet Paper (By Chantal Da Silva, Newsweek 03/18/20) Now, here’s something we can all agree on… Toilet Paper! I’ve talked to local people and many have told me of brave… --- ## [Question on manual car technique in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-manual-car-technique-in-neutral/160535)
**Author:** [@q.irontail\_164778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/q.irontail_164778)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-manual-car-technique-in-neutral/160535 "2020-03-11T02:38:09Z")
Question on manual car tactic regarding neutral hi, looking for opinions on a manual car driving tactic. i am learning to drive a manual car and want to know if this tactic is good or dumb. so my uncle said that before… --- ## [People don’t know how to park anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/people-don-t-know-how-to-park-anymore/117154)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/people-don-t-know-how-to-park-anymore/117154 "2020-02-25T01:27:21Z")
This is the 4th time someone has parked up against my bumper on the street, bumper now has minor chips and scuffs… it’s really irritating to me that I’m seeing more and more of this in my area but what can be done to st… --- ## [Driver License Renewal and Possible Delays & Deadline Discussion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-license-renewal-and-possible-delays-deadline-discussion/150196)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-license-renewal-and-possible-delays-deadline-discussion/150196 "2020-02-23T20:44:00Z")
New Driver Licenses require a decision to be made. Some states offer 3 varieties and depending on one’s travel choices, could have a deadline of October 1, 2020. Regular old (Standard I.D.) Driver License if you don’t … --- ## [Repairs sooner than later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs-sooner-than-later/159193)
**Author:** [@stb345\_163778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stb345_163778)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs-sooner-than-later/159193 "2020-02-22T18:13:15Z")
I call my husband “The Rev!” We presently own a 2006 Subaru Baja 5-speed, but his methodology has applied to every car we have ever owned. He is not mechanically inclined, and pretty much knows that. But if there seems … --- ## [Seat Belts... Do you ever drive WITHOUT one secured?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts-do-you-ever-drive-without-one-secured/158347)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts-do-you-ever-drive-without-one-secured/158347 "2020-02-19T23:11:12Z")
I’ve got a reason for taking this informal survey, but choose not to reveal it, just now. I don’t want to influence the survey results. Let’s see how it goes. Follow along if you’re at all interested. CSA :palm\_tree: :… --- ## [Hot San Francisco real estate with car drivers in mind, lists for only $100,000!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-san-francisco-real-estate-with-car-drivers-in-mind-lists-for-only-100-000/157781)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-san-francisco-real-estate-with-car-drivers-in-mind-lists-for-only-100-000/157781 "2020-02-03T13:54:20Z")
The listing agent, who shows a photo of the listing in his advertising, has had many calls because real estate in the area is nearly impossible to find for $100,000. Then people discover that it is only a parking space! … --- ## [Car for Buffalo Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-buffalo-snow/59678)
**Author:** [@barchibald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barchibald)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-buffalo-snow/59678 "2020-01-19T07:04:45Z")
Hear is the short of it. I am moving to Buffalo, NY. Will my 2009 Pontiac Vibe (2.4 l engine)hack the snow? It will be used for mostly highway driving with some suburban and city driving. I read the general discussion… --- ## [Driving for 10 hours (to and back) with Ford Ranger 2005 2w](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-for-10-hours-to-and-back-with-ford-ranger-2005-2w/155581)
**Author:** [@patrickrlongfellow\_161479](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrickrlongfellow_161479)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-for-10-hours-to-and-back-with-ford-ranger-2005-2w/155581 "2019-12-31T01:19:13Z")
Hello! I don’t know much about cars so go easy on me. I am planning a trip that will take me 5 hours to drive in my truck, but I was wondering if such a long distance would be alright for it. The car has about 80k miles… --- ## [What is the safest winter driving car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253)
**Author:** [@DMarie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMarie19)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-safest-winter-driving-car/26253 "2019-11-12T05:47:36Z")
I just rolled our 92 4-Runner after hitting black ice & survived unscathed (relatively). What do you think is the safest, AWD, wagon for winter (Michigan) driving? We would like to purchase a used, lower mileage car. … --- ## [Using cruise control during rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-cruise-control-during-rain/149691)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Robnolt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim_Robnolt)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-cruise-control-during-rain/149691 "2019-10-07T16:33:25Z")
This is a question to satisfy my daughters: Is it a good idea to use cruise control on my AWD Toyota Highlander or my AWD Buick Encore. I must wear leg braces on both legs and have relied on cruise for speed control. W… --- ## [Rumbling when shifting from D to L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumbling-when-shifting-from-d-to-l/145868)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumbling-when-shifting-from-d-to-l/145868 "2019-08-03T13:45:36Z")
Hi, I bought a used car, which is all good. I tried to switch gear from D to L (L is the only low gear it has) before climbing a fairly steep road, but the car made kind of rumbling noise, which didn’t sound nice or nor… --- ## [About Keyless Entry buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-keyless-entry-buttons/142175)
**Author:** [@karlsultana8\_148365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlsultana8_148365)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-keyless-entry-buttons/142175 "2019-08-03T13:44:16Z")
Hi, I have suzuki swift, I lock car with the lock button. But to open the car I don’t need to press the unlock button, I just press the small button on the door handle…, So what the unlock button does? Thanks! --- ## [Driveshaft falling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-falling-out/142103)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Rivera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Damian_Rivera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-falling-out/142103 "2019-06-12T13:43:32Z")
my driveshaft keeps falling out when I brake hard first time it fell out not much damage was caused I changed the rear u-joint and put it back in and this time it fell out and the whole driveshaft is messed up does any k… --- ## [Driver from West coast to east coast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-from-west-coast-to-east-coast/140150)
**Author:** [@Eagledenny01\_151852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eagledenny01_151852)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-from-west-coast-to-east-coast/140150 "2019-05-11T17:36:18Z")
I am driving across the country to New Mexico, with my son as he starts a new job. I would like to drive a car back to the east coast. Excellent driving record. Recently retired business owner who drove at least 30,00… --- ## [Suggestions wanted for teaching a teenager to drive stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-wanted-for-teaching-a-teenager-to-drive-stick/139377)
**Author:** [@JessicaG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-wanted-for-teaching-a-teenager-to-drive-stick/139377 "2019-04-27T19:36:47Z")
I have a standard transmission 2014 Nissan versa note that I bought with 8 miles on it…trying to teach my son to drive stick is nothing like when I was a kid. After about an hour of stalling my car just shuts down. It … --- ## [Hard shift from 2nd to 3rd Gear (Driver error)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-from-2nd-to-3rd-gear-driver-error/132192)
**Author:** [@shawn\_kearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawn_kearney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-from-2nd-to-3rd-gear-driver-error/132192 "2019-01-14T13:45:21Z")
hello, I have an Infiniti M35 RWD with an automatic 5-speed transmission that I enjoy driving in manual mode. I notice that sometimes when I am accelerating hard, like going onto the highway, I can get a hard knock from… --- ## [What does "He cut me off" mean, anyway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-he-cut-me-off-mean-anyway/124335)
**Author:** [@Al\_from\_Rochester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al_from_Rochester)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-he-cut-me-off-mean-anyway/124335 "2018-09-06T02:37:33Z")
I’ve heard people talk about “cutting me/you/him off” forever, but I never actually knew what that meant. The other day I was running out of entry ramp and the whole line of cars on the highway was tailgating the guy in… --- ## [Will self driving cars retain the joy of driving cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-self-driving-cars-retain-the-joy-of-driving-cars/119239)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-self-driving-cars-retain-the-joy-of-driving-cars/119239 "2018-06-14T22:21:38Z")
At a “Why Driving Matters” panel in Scottsdale, Ariz., in January, McKeel Hagerty, whose namesake firm insures vintage autos and sponsored the discussion, spoke fondly of the 1967 Porsche he bought while a teenager — and… --- ## [The new pain in the butt for drivers - paying tolls by mail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-pain-in-the-butt-for-drivers-paying-tolls-by-mail/110600)
**Author:** [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-pain-in-the-butt-for-drivers-paying-tolls-by-mail/110600 "2017-12-25T15:16:20Z")
Anyone else having to pay by mail? I’m not a big fan of these $4 bills. And the threatening tone of the bills that if you don’t pay your $4, all sorts of bad things will happen to you. It’s a big help as far as traffic f… --- ## [T-Signal and then brake/brake lights? Or... Brake/brake lights and then T-Signal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/t-signal-and-then-brake-brake-lights-or-brake-brake-lights-and-then-t-signal/108060)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/t-signal-and-then-brake-brake-lights-or-brake-brake-lights-and-then-t-signal/108060 "2017-09-26T21:38:54Z")
Post can’t be empty, must be at least 20 characters. Here’s some fresh meat! :laughing: CSA --- ## [Experience with nice drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experience-with-nice-drivers/103542)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experience-with-nice-drivers/103542 "2017-09-26T20:07:36Z")
I thought a discussion with some nice drivers would be nice. My car flooded out because of high rains. A wrecker came by and want $90 to tow me. I told him I only had $6. He towed me to my house. When I had my Pinto,… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/driving-drivers/15.md?page=2)