Driving Style
1. Constant driving without deceleration and acceleration.
Example:
| Speed in km/h (mph) | Slip | Abrasion |
|---|---|---|
| 100 (62) | 1 | 1 |
| 180 (112) | 3 | 9 |
2. Brakes
The highest abrasion is achieved when braking.
Example: Braking at 50 km/h.
| Braking Distance in meters (ft) | Transverse Acceleration in g (1) | Slip | Abrasion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coasting vehicle | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 100 (328) | 0.1 g | 4 | 1 | ||||
| 50 (164) | 0.2 g | 8 | 4 | ||||
| 12.5 (41) | 0.4 g (2) | 32 | 2000-3000 | ||||
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3. Acceleration (driving style)
The slip that occurs during a gentle acceleration from a stop is approximately the same as the slip that occurs at a steady speed of approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).
Example:
| Slip | Abrasion | |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle acceleration | 1-2 | 1 |
| Normal acceleration | 7-8 | 5 |
| Acceleration with driving wheels | 20 and more | 100-200 |
Cornering (driving style)
A sporty driving style and driving at higher speeds also cause greater wear when driving around curves.
In practice, this means doubling the speed in a curve leads to an increased abrasion by a factor of 16. This is the extra charge for driving faster.
Example: Driving around a curve with a radius of 150 m.
| Speed in km/h (mph) | Transverse Acceleration in g (1) | Abrasion | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 (31) | 1 = 0.13 g | 1 | ||
| 80 (50) | 2.5 = 0.33 g | 6, 5 | ||
| 100 (62) | 4 = 0.53 g | 16 | ||
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