It may be way that is taught, but the reason might be as simple as one of avoiding the 'either or' approach to teaching. I really don't see what advantage pulling has over pushing. In what way is one better than the other? From an earlier post, I seem to recall that when you commented on the 'pull-push, or push-pull debate, you said that 'feeding the wheel' did normally include pushing as well as pulling, Apparently I do it either way. Why is it important, or better, that I start with pulling rather than pushing? If you can explain any significant effect it might have on my car control, I might make the effort to change.
I do know I often don't use the brakes at all. Just slow down by own
Again. How does gear changing prior to slowing down, affect ones control of the car? Braking or a lower gear can still be selected if needed. I'm not necessarily talking about high speed racing type changes. They could be quite gentle. Not made with the idea of taking the bend, or corner at maximum speed. I don't think it causes any increased wear or stress on the car. Less IMO than using the brakes whilst remaining in a higher gear. It's certainly easier on the brakes. Maybe using a lower gear to slow is not be the best way of making 'good progress', but it's easy on the car, without being significantly slower. As I said though. I don't do it all the time. At slower speeds, in built up areas, low speed limits etc, I do it the same way as you do apparently. I slow using the brakes, then select whatever gear is appropriate. Mike.
