Driving Tips

A phone mounted low near the gearstick turns every glance into a long look away from the road. Where to put the holder instead, and why it matters.

Many drivers set their mirrors to match a slouch. Fix seat depth, pedal reach and lumbar first, then move the mirrors — and feel the difference on every run.

Defogging is a physics problem, not a patience problem. The fix is backwards: A/C on, heat high, recirculation off. Most drivers get it wrong.

The thumb test, the sidewall glance and the fuel-economy maths behind a ten-second tyre check that needs no gauge.

Six small habits before you move off — phone set up, mirrors checked, climate preset, route checked — so the first minutes of the drive are spent driving.

Most drivers set their mirrors to show the side of their own car. The SAE method angles them further out — and all but closes the blind spot in ten seconds.

Morning car smell explained: overnight humidity, cabin filters, and yesterday's commute. Plus the 30-second fix that costs nothing and works on any car.

Wrist ache on the motorway usually comes from grip, height and tense shoulders. Three hand tricks that ease it, with both hands still on the wheel.