Long Distance Driving
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Have anyone experience and problems after long distance driving without stopping?
BTW, how long is long?
Any solution?
Think of driving my car (2months) to KL.
Thanks for your comments
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Depending on your luck, your car... and yourself bro. By the way, what's your objective of driving without stopping? What if you were tired? It would be dangerous. What's your ride anyway?Originally posted by law8angi:Have anyone experience and problems after long distance driving without stopping?
BTW, how long is long?
Any solution?
Think of driving my car (2months) to KL.
Thanks for your comments
If you are talking about old cars, maybe more than 10 years, and you hardly service it then chances are you will have problems driving long distance. Even less than 10 years and if you hardly maintain it, you will still face problems.
Drive to KL lah, quite shiok! Test it out and let us know. Be safe. -
well..just make sure u rest every few 100km....Originally posted by law8angi:Have anyone experience and problems after long distance driving without stopping?
BTW, how long is long?
Any solution?
Think of driving my car (2months) to KL.
Thanks for your comments
i can onli last 100km before get very fatigued...
maybe cos usually drive there in early morning...... -
previously, i always accompany my friend to KL trips, it's really tiring for a driver to drive all the way. Best is to have 1 or 2 "pit-stop". & with a 1 or 2 more person in the car, makes some difference, at least there's conversation and the mind would drift away so easily.
Driving at night is more dangerous but it's more comfortable.
Either way, just be careful on the Highway, as i have seen the lorry drivers changing lane ... eeks !
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driving is much more comfortable than riding
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depends on the bike yuh?....Originally posted by kopiosatu:driving is much more comfortable than riding
sportbike/superbike to kl...
make sure u go for back massage too once u reach there
but riding a cruiser...or tourer or even a naked bike with a good front fairing isnt a problem....
just make sure the rider make enuff pitstops....and patience lor... -
be sure to change tires if it is badly worn out.....last time we went to i tink firther up KL hor.....halfway one tire burst ah.......managed to stop safely......and also b sure to bring a weapon like a bat for defence in cas ethose stupid malaysian kena fight with ya......and mod ur car then can go 180km/h liao....
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check engine oil too...and radiator water....
plus bring as many clamps(steering or watnots...)...if ure car is damn unique over there... -
what happen to sidestep1984?Originally posted by Rockhound:check engine oil too...and radiator water....
plus bring as many clamps(steering or watnots...)...if ure car is damn unique over there...
I brought the socks. 
If your car is in good condition, driving to KL shouldn't pose any issue. Take note of Water, Engine Oil, Clamps and beware of thief.
A typical car will require around 2/3-3/4 tank for a single bounce to KL.
Stop if you are tired and drive at your comfortable pace. look out for some crazy drivers. -
no more using that account..so using this.....Originally posted by kops21:what happen to sidestep1984? I brought the socks.
If your car is in good condition, driving to KL shouldn't pose any issue. Take note of Water, Engine Oil, Clamps and beware of thief.
A typical car will require around 2/3-3/4 tank for a single bounce to KL.
Stop if you are tired and drive at your comfortable pace. look out for some crazy drivers.
socks?....cheap over there? -
Imho if you're driving up to KL... you should at least take 2 rest stops. Even if you're not tired, not hungry, don't need to go loo etc... the rest you give you an opportunity to stretch, take your mind off the road for a while, your car to get a break too
And if this is your first time doing it... you'd better plan to stop 3 or 4 times long the way. -
Yes, it is cheaperOriginally posted by Rockhound:no more using that account..so using this.....
socks?....cheap over there? -
driving to KL is fun!
that time i drove to KL i stopped on once for petrol but no rest.
i dunno y.. i dun feel tired whenever i'm driving...
i love driving!!!
enjoy ur trip bro!
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Hi,
If i drive up to KL, I would normally made at least 1 stop. At Air Keroh R&R. My average stop distance will be at every 200 km. Just nice long distance. Upon reaching KL, parked car at hotel than go shopping n whatever using their MRT. Safer and faster this way. As u know, KL is notorious for traffic jam.
However, if I drive further north to Penang, I would also stop at Air Keruh, then drive up by passing KL and using the Cyberjaya Highway upto Rawang n stop. Then I would carry on until I reached Tapah. Real rest over there. For this type of trip, I would normally leave Spore around 7 p.m. Reach Tapah around 3 a.m. Sleep in the car. Wake up in morning, then carry on with my journey until reached Penang around 10 a.m. or so.
Yup, I agree, driving in the nite is much cooler and more comfortable. One thing very very important to take note, don't act ya ya over there! My wife doesnt have a DL, so I drove solo.
Upon reaching Penang bridge, take precautionary measures and drive defensively. Two lanes and I felt that it quite narrow. As usual, you know, Malaysian drivers. But one thing I can guarantee u is that the scenic view from Penang Bridge is classic. TOL at Penang Bridge is one way only.
The feeling is totally different when u drive up further north. U dont see Spore cars. So u can expect u r the only one Spore plate. On my several trips up there, I only saw twice Spore Registered Car.
For those who are new to Malaysia Highway and especially those who have light right leg, open your eyes big big, see any oncoming vehicles on the other side of the road. If u see 2 3 cars flashed their headlight, better slow down until u stop at the police road block. The police road block maybe as far as 8 km away. So, if u happen to see road block on the other side of the road, do flash your headlights to warn others on the other side of the road.
Try it, it will be fun. On your back from Penang, do stop at Sungei Perak R&R. Plenty local fruits to buy and very very cheap he he!
CHEERS! -
actually the fine is quite cheap leh...only 75 dollars....and u can also test NOS there...Originally posted by mn dreamer:Hi,
If i drive up to KL, I would normally made at least 1 stop. At Air Keroh R&R. My average stop distance will be at every 200 km. Just nice long distance. Upon reaching KL, parked car at hotel than go shopping n whatever using their MRT. Safer and faster this way. As u know, KL is notorious for traffic jam.
However, if I drive further north to Penang, I would also stop at Air Keruh, then drive up by passing KL and using the Cyberjaya Highway upto Rawang n stop. Then I would carry on until I reached Tapah. Real rest over there. For this type of trip, I would normally leave Spore around 7 p.m. Reach Tapah around 3 a.m. Sleep in the car. Wake up in morning, then carry on with my journey until reached Penang around 10 a.m. or so.
Yup, I agree, driving in the nite is much cooler and more comfortable. One thing very very important to take note, don't act ya ya over there! My wife doesnt have a DL, so I drove solo.
Upon reaching Penang bridge, take precautionary measures and drive defensively. Two lanes and I felt that it quite narrow. As usual, you know, Malaysian drivers. But one thing I can guarantee u is that the scenic view from Penang Bridge is classic. TOL at Penang Bridge is one way only.
The feeling is totally different when u drive up further north. U dont see Spore cars. So u can expect u r the only one Spore plate. On my several trips up there, I only saw twice Spore Registered Car.
For those who are new to Malaysia Highway and especially those who have light right leg, open your eyes big big, see any oncoming vehicles on the other side of the road. If u see 2 3 cars flashed their headlight, better slow down until u stop at the police road block. The police road block maybe as far as 8 km away. So, if u happen to see road block on the other side of the road, do flash your headlights to warn others on the other side of the road.
Try it, it will be fun. On your back from Penang, do stop at Sungei Perak R&R. Plenty local fruits to buy and very very cheap he he!
CHEERS! -
Before long distance driving it is good to make sure your car is in good condition. Do a very proper inspection first before you make your trip.Originally posted by law8angi:Have anyone experience and problems after long distance driving without stopping?
BTW, how long is long?
Any solution?
Think of driving my car (2months) to KL.
Thanks for your comments
I used to do a lot of long distance driving, that mean I be having a 1 or 2 week driving hoilday which I would start driving about 7.00a.m till 8.00p.m everyday covering 1000 - 1500 km each day.
The thumb of the rule is to stop the car for at least 10 mins, and get some rest, every 2 hr ! because if you force it on, you are likely to get into trouble before you know it.
A lot of factors will affect your driving, your car, the road, traffic and your driving experience .
However it is good to carrry a few bottles of red bulls, which drinking a can or 2 when you need to push on will really help you stay awake.
My advice for your KL trip is to stop 1/2 way. KL is not too far but you are still new to your car, that will indirectly tired you out faster. Also yours is a new car, would advice you not to push it all the way. Just stop 1/2 for 10mins to freshen up also do a quick inspection on your new car to see how it is coping with the trip. -
spend 75 bucks to test NOS? 75 bucks can pay for a full tank of petrol to come back from KL and pay for the toll along the way. and if ur engine blows/ car crashes while u are testing, u can be assured of spending 200 more bucks for a tow truck back to sg. thats a dumb way of throwing ur money away.Originally posted by ceecookie:actually the fine is quite cheap leh...only 75 dollars....and u can also test NOS there...
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Wad about the towing service? That's the problematic part, aint it?Originally posted by tailslide:spend 75 bucks to test NOS? 75 bucks can pay for a full tank of petrol to come back from KL and pay for the toll along the way. and if ur engine blows/ car crashes while u are testing, u can be assured of spending 200 more bucks for a tow truck back to sg. thats a dumb way of throwing ur money away. -
Every 400m there will be one tow phone. But you have to wait at least for an hr or so before they reach you. Well by then I do not know what may happen to you.Originally posted by deathscythe99:Wad about the towing service? That's the problematic part, aint it?