[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/6-driving-myths-that-no-one-can-agree-on\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/6-driving-myths-that-no-one-can-agree-on\/","headline":"6 Driving myths that no one can agree on","name":"6 Driving myths that no one can agree on","description":"Warning: Controversial beliefs regarding motoring Driving is no simple task, it\u2019s an art. Although it may seem simple, there are infinite layers of depth to the act of travelling from one place to another via automobile. We\u2019ve all argued with our family, friends and colleagues about driving at one point or another, and some of these things are probably the reason those arguments started. You should always be in the centre lane when going \u201cstraight over\u201d a roundabout Sometimes, this […]","datePublished":"2018-10-23","dateModified":"2018-10-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/6-Driving-myths-that-no-one-can-agree-on-FEATURE.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/6-Driving-myths-that-no-one-can-agree-on-FEATURE.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/6-driving-myths-that-no-one-can-agree-on\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":848,"keywords":["driving","Driving myths","Myths"],"articleBody":"Warning: Controversial beliefs regarding motoringDriving is no simple task, it\u2019s an art. Although it may seem simple, there are infinite layers of depth to the act of travelling from one place to another via automobile. We\u2019ve all argued with our family, friends and colleagues about driving at one point or another, and some of these things are probably the reason those arguments started.You should always be in the centre lane when going \u201cstraight over\u201d a roundaboutSometimes, this rule does apply, but at the same time there are many instances where it doesn\u2019t apply. You\u2019ve been told by your driving instructor, you\u2019ve been told by your parents, you\u2019ve even been told by Google…and yet you still don\u2019t know which lane you should be in when \u201cgoing straight\u201d at a roundabout. That\u2019s probably because they\u2019ve all told you different things!There\u2019s always that one tricky roundabout that has cars almost bumping into each other because no one really knows which lane is the \u201ccorrect\u201d lane. Why can\u2019t someone just set the record straight for a definitive rule of correct lane positioning? We need a \u201cone rule fits all\u201d situation. We need the DVLA to come out and say \u201cyou should always be in this lane when going in this direction\u201d.The only problem with this is that there are an infinite amount of types of roundabout. Variables include the number of exits, number of lanes, the shape of roundabout, traffic lights on the roundabout, size of the roundabout, road markings etc. etc. The sad truth is, we\u2019ll never be able to all agree on which is the correct lane to be in!The 10% speed limit ruleHave you ever heard someone say that you\u2019re allowed to exceed the speed limit by 10% of 10% plus 2 mph? Some believe that speed cameras and police officers will honour this \u201crule\u201d meaning that you\u2019re allowed to go up to 33 mph and up to 77 mph on roads with a 70 mph speed limit\u2026that doesn\u2019t sound right, does it?It\u2019s hard to give a simple \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d for this one because many police officers will allow you a bit of leverage when speeding, whereas some will not. The Association of Chief Police Officers have said on record that there is a particular leeway margin that police forces are advised to use. However, there\u2019s likely no rule set in stone. The only rule that is set in stone regarding speeding is that the speed limit should not be exceeded!As for speed cameras, there is a definitive allowance of 10%+2 mph. Although you are still liable as soon as you go 1 mph over the limit, so I wouldn\u2019t risk it.Coasting is badThe act of letting your vehicle roll in neutral is often argued to be a method of saving fuel, but others argue it\u2019s not good for the car (or whatever else you\u2019re driving). If you\u2019ve ever had this debate with someone you\u2019ve probably heard that it damages the clutch or the gearbox, others will say it doesn\u2019t damage anything. Some say that you\u2019re not in control of the vehicle, others say it makes no difference. What do you think?You should let your car warm up before setting offNo matter how much evidence there is for or against this argument, we\u2019ll never all be able to agree on this one. If you go back a few decades, you did have to let your car warm up for a minute or two when it\u2019s particularly cold. However, modern cars are very different and are fitted with fuel injection and an array of air-fuel ratio sensors. Gone are the days of thick heavy oil, carburettors and chokes. Despite all this, you\u2019ve got to admit it just feels right to let your car idle for a minute on a cold winter\u2019s morning.Automatic cars are less fuel efficientFunnily, people\u2019s opinions for this hot topic are usually dictated by what kind of car they own. Automatic owners will proudly defend modern transmissions and claim they\u2019re just as fuel-efficient as manual transmissions and manual car owners will preach that their cars have unbeatable mpg. Again, this myth is becoming out of date as it was based upon older automatic cars that only had 3 or 4-speed transmissions. Nowadays, automatic cars don\u2019t change gear too late, aren\u2019t limited to 4 gears and don\u2019t burn fuel like there\u2019s no tomorrow.It\u2019s illegal to drive barefoot, in heels or flip flopsYour parents probably told you about this heinous crime, but it turns out there is no specific law against this. Despite this hard truth, we all know how criminal it feels to do so, just as it feels to drive with the interior light on. Don\u2019t listen to those goody two shoes, as long as you\u2019re perfectly in control of the vehicle, you can wear whatever you like on your feet."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"6 Driving myths that no one can agree on","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/6-driving-myths-that-no-one-can-agree-on\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]