• fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 months ago

    When driving stick I engine brake for most of the time I’m decelerating. If I need more brake I downshift, less brake up shift.

    Actually I do the same in my automatic. My drive to work isn’t prone to random traffic jams so I have enough time to engine brake for most of the drive. Just sub 15mph when I have to actually brake. I’ve actually learned how much I need to press the brake pedal to turn on the lights without actually braking.

    • Victor@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Same actually. Rarely did I use the brake on my automatic unless I actually wanted to come to a halt. Same with manual, with the addition of decelerating for a turn off a highway and such rapid changes in direction. 👍 Eco driving!