# drivingfast.net

> The best driving guide on the web — expert articles on car control, racing techniques, track days, off-road driving, road craft and car technology.

This site is a resource for driving and track day enthusiasts, whatever your skill level. It's for drivers who would like to improve their technique, get faster on the track and make safe progress on the roads. The skills you'll learn here are relevant both for real life driving and simulations. Reading our content will give you the basic skills to drive quickly, but there is no substitute for real-life experience. So book yourself onto a track day or driving experience and practice! We have a large number of articles which cover car control, techniques, road and off-road driving - please select from the list below.

## Car control
- [Braking](https://www.drivingfast.net/braking/): Braking is a skill, not a stamp on the pedal. Learn threshold braking, weight transfer, trail braking and how to stop a car as fast as possible.
- [Grip](https://www.drivingfast.net/grip/): Tyre grip is the foundation of fast, safe driving — understand the limit of adhesion and how it governs braking, cornering and acceleration.
- [Heel & toe shifting](https://www.drivingfast.net/heel-toe-shifting/): Master heel and toe — braking and rev-matched downshifting at once for faster, smoother corner entry. A step-by-step guide with diagrams and video.
- [Left foot braking](https://www.drivingfast.net/left-foot-braking/): Left foot braking explained — how rally drivers use it to reduce understeer, control wheelspin and cut pedal-transfer time on road and track.
- [Oversteer](https://www.drivingfast.net/oversteer/): What causes oversteer, how to catch a slide with opposite lock and throttle, and how to use it on track. A clear guide for road and track drivers.
- [Rev matching](https://www.drivingfast.net/rev-matching/): Learn rev matching — blipping the throttle on downshifts for smooth, fast, driveline-friendly gear changes. Step-by-step technique for road and track.
- [Smooth driving](https://www.drivingfast.net/smooth-driving/): Smooth driving is the single most important skill for going faster. Learn how minimising weight transfers improves grip, control and lap times.
- [Steering](https://www.drivingfast.net/steering/): Good steering keeps the car balanced and fast — hand position, smooth inputs and avoiding sudden weight transfers for higher cornering speeds.
- [Understeer](https://www.drivingfast.net/understeer/): Why your car understeers (pushes wide in corners), how to correct it mid-bend, and the setup changes that reduce it. Practical advice for every driver.
- [Weight transfers](https://www.drivingfast.net/weight-transfers/): How weight transfer works under acceleration, braking and cornering — why it happens, and why managing it is the key to grip and car control.

## Techniques
- [Donuts](https://www.drivingfast.net/donuts/): How to do donuts — the car, the setup and the throttle and steering technique to spin sustained circles safely in a rear-wheel-drive car.
- [Drifting](https://www.drivingfast.net/drifting/): Learn how to drift — initiating, holding and linking slides with throttle, steering and weight transfer. A beginner-friendly guide to controlled oversteer.
- [Driving corners fast](https://www.drivingfast.net/tackling-corners/): How to drive corners fast — turn-in, apex and exit, reading your car's limits and combining inputs to carry maximum speed through any bend.
- [Getting a good start](https://www.drivingfast.net/off-the-line/): How to get a fast start off the line — clutch, revs and controlling wheelspin to launch quickly and grab the racing line before anyone else.
- [Handbrake turn](https://www.drivingfast.net/handbrake-turn/): How to do a handbrake turn — locking the rear wheels to swing the car through tight, low-speed corners. Step-by-step technique for rally turns and stunts.
- [J-turn](https://www.drivingfast.net/j-turn/): How to do a J-turn (reverse 180) — reversing at speed then spinning the car to face forwards. A step-by-step evasive driving stunt, low-grip first.
- [Racecraft - overtaking on a corner](https://www.drivingfast.net/racecraft-overtaking-on-a-corner/): Racecraft for overtaking into and through corners — how to set up a pass, brake later and defend cleanly. Builds on the fundamentals of the racing line.
- [Racing line](https://www.drivingfast.net/racing-line/): How to find the fastest racing line — apex, turn-in and exit explained with diagrams. Carry more speed and lap quicker on any circuit.
- [Scandinavian flick](https://www.drivingfast.net/scandinavian-flick/): How to do the Scandinavian flick — the rally technique of using weight transfer to throw the car into tight corners, with or without the handbrake.
- [Threshold braking](https://www.drivingfast.net/threshold-braking/): Threshold braking explained — how to brake at the very limit of grip for the shortest possible stopping distance, and how to practise it safely.

## Racecraft
- [Slipstream overtaking](https://www.drivingfast.net/slipstream-overtaking/): How slipstream (draft) overtaking works — using the low-pressure air behind another car to gain speed on the straights and make a clean pass.

## Track
- [Driving position](https://www.drivingfast.net/driving-position/): How to set up the correct driving position for the track — seat and steering wheel adjustment for control, feel and fast, safe car handling.
- [Engine & driveline](https://www.drivingfast.net/developing-a-track-car/): The key engine and driveline factors when building a track car — moment of inertia, drivetrain layout and how each affects performance and balance.
- [Engine modifications](https://www.drivingfast.net/engine-modifications/): Which engine modifications give the most performance for your money, why gains get harder, and how to add power reliably for road or track.
- [Track preparation](https://www.drivingfast.net/track-preparation/): How to prepare your car for a track day — essential maintenance, brake fluid, tyres and fluids to stay safe and reliable on track.
- [Wet versus dry driving](https://www.drivingfast.net/wet-versus-dry-driving/): How wet weather changes track driving — reduced grip, later braking points, different lines and throttle control for going fast safely in the rain.

## Road
- [Advanced driving courses](https://www.drivingfast.net/advanced-driving-courses/): A guide to UK advanced driving courses — what they cover, what you'll learn, and how to choose between IAM, RoSPA and track-based options.
- [Driving in floods](https://www.drivingfast.net/driving-in-floods/): How to drive through floods safely — judging depth, avoiding engine damage and stalling, and knowing when it's simply too dangerous to attempt.
- [Everyday driving tips](https://www.drivingfast.net/everyday-driving-tips/): Simple everyday driving tips to be smoother, safer and more in control — progressive braking, steering and observation skills for the road.
- [Improve fuel economy](https://www.drivingfast.net/improve-fuel-economy/): Proven ways to improve your fuel economy — maintenance, driving style and simple habits that cut fuel use and save you money at the pump.
- [Snow & ice driving myths](https://www.drivingfast.net/snow-ice-driving-myths/): The truth behind common snow and ice driving myths — from ABS and tyre pressures to gears and 4x4 — so you stay safe in winter conditions.
- [Winter driving tips](https://www.drivingfast.net/winter-driving-tips/): Stay safe in winter: how to drive on snow and ice, control skids, brake on low grip and prepare your car for cold weather. Essential seasonal advice.

## Off-road
- [Climbing hills](https://www.drivingfast.net/climbing-hills/): How to climb steep hills off-road safely — choosing your line, gears and momentum, and what to do if you lose traction or stall on a gradient.
- [Controlling slides off-road](https://www.drivingfast.net/controlling-slides/): How to recognise and control slides off-road — the main types of slide on slippery terrain and the inputs to recover safely.
- [Descending hills](https://www.drivingfast.net/descending-hills/): How to descend steep, slippery hills off-road in control — using engine braking, low range and the right line to avoid sliding or losing steering.
- [Ditch crossing](https://www.drivingfast.net/ditch-crossing/): The correct technique for crossing ditches off-road — approach angle, gear and line choice to keep traction and avoid grounding your 4x4.
- [Driving in deep water](https://www.drivingfast.net/driving-in-deep-water/): How to wade deep water off-road safely — checking depth, creating a bow wave and protecting your engine to cross without damage.
- [Four wheel drive systems](https://www.drivingfast.net/four-wheel-drive-systems/): Permanent, selectable and automatic four-wheel drive explained — how each 4WD system works and which is best for off-road traction.
- [Off-road driving techniques](https://www.drivingfast.net/off-road-driving-techniques/): An introduction to off-road driving — the core skills and techniques for making progress over tough terrain in a 4WD vehicle.
- [Off-road snow & ice driving](https://www.drivingfast.net/off-road-snow-ice-driving/): How to drive a 4x4 on snow and ice off-road — traction, momentum and line choice for safe progress in challenging winter conditions.
- [Off-road vehicle attributes](https://www.drivingfast.net/off-road-vehicle-attributes/): The attributes that decide what you can tackle off-road — approach, departure and breakover angles, ground clearance and wheel articulation.
- [Pulling away off-road](https://www.drivingfast.net/pulling-away-off-road/): How to pull away off-road on the flat and on slopes without rolling back or losing traction — an essential skill for confident off-roading.

## Technology
- [ABS system](https://www.drivingfast.net/abs/): How an ABS (anti-lock braking system) works, the components involved, and how to brake correctly in a car with ABS for the shortest stopping distance.
- [Biofuel](https://www.drivingfast.net/biofuel/): Is biofuel really a green alternative to petrol and diesel? We weigh up the pros, cons and real-world impact of biofuels for cars.
- [Differentials explained](https://www.drivingfast.net/differentials-explained/): How car differentials work and why wheels spin — open, limited-slip and locking diffs explained simply, and what each means for grip and handling.
- [EBD explained](https://www.drivingfast.net/electronic-brake-force-distribution-ebd-explained/): What EBD does and how it works with ABS to balance braking between the front and rear wheels for shorter, safer, more stable stops.
- [Electric cars](https://www.drivingfast.net/electric-cars/): How electric cars work and how they compare to combustion engines — the technology, efficiency and trade-offs behind EVs explained clearly.
- [Gearbox technologies explained](https://www.drivingfast.net/gearbox-technologies-explained/): How car gearboxes work — manual, automatic, dual-clutch and paddle-shift transmissions explained, with the pros and cons of each.
- [Hybrid car technology](https://www.drivingfast.net/hybrid-car-technology/): Hybrid car technology made simple — parallel, series and plug-in hybrids explained, and how they balance a combustion engine with an electric motor.
- [Stability control systems explained](https://www.drivingfast.net/stability-control-systems-explained/): How electronic stability control works — detecting and correcting understeer and oversteer using the brakes and engine to keep you on course.

## Motorcycles
- [Best motorcycle sat navs](https://www.drivingfast.net/best-motorcycle-sat-navs/): Compare your options for motorcycle navigation — dedicated bike sat navs, adapted car units and smartphones — with the key features that matter.
- [Getting the best motorcycle insurance deal](https://www.drivingfast.net/getting-the-best-motorcycle-insurance-deal/): Practical tips for finding the best motorcycle insurance deal when upgrading your bike — cover types, ways to cut your premium and what to watch for.
- [Guide to junctions for new motorcycle riders](https://www.drivingfast.net/guide-to-junctions-for-new-motorcycle-riders/): A new rider's guide to junctions — T-junctions, crossroads and roundabouts — with positioning, observation and safety tips for motorcyclists.
- [How to pass UK motorcycle module one test](https://www.drivingfast.net/how-to-pass-uk-motorcycle-module-one-test/): How to pass the UK motorcycle Module 1 test — every cone exercise explained, from the slalom and figure-of-eight to the emergency stop and swerve.
- [Rev matching for motorcycle riders](https://www.drivingfast.net/rev-matching-for-motorcycle-riders/): Rev matching for motorcycle riders — how to blip the throttle on downshifts for smoother, more stable braking and cornering on track and road.

## Blog
- [Most beautiful cars in the world](https://www.drivingfast.net/most-beautiful-cars-in-the-world/): Our pick of the most beautiful cars ever made — from the Ferrari 250 GTO and Aston Martin DB5 to the Jaguar E-Type. Which would you add?