Improper use of the car brakes can cause unsafety to the occupants of the vehicle and cause serious consequences for both road users around.
Brakes are one of the most important safety systems in an automobile. However, not everyone knows how to use the brakes properly and safely. Here are the safe car braking techniques.
Depress/release the brake to the beat
If the car is not equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), the vehicle is prone to locking up when running at high speed, causing wheel slip and locking, causing the driver to lose control.
In order to avoid loss of control, it is necessary to apply the correct braking technique by slamming / releasing the brake continuously and decisively. This process helps to reduce friction and brake pressure, thereby reducing the speed safely, especially in case of emergency braking when running at high speed.
Check the brake
Braking is a popular way to brake cars, but it is a technique that is not recommended. Because, constantly checking the brake creates great friction, making the brake fluid easy to boil, which can cause a loss of brake pressure or burn the brake pads. Therefore, do not apply the brakes for too long, especially in the case of heavy trucks, going downhill...
Only when cornering, the driver can keep the speed high and start applying the brakes with a moderate force. At that time, the car still maintains a high speed without losing control.
Reduce speed with brake and low gear
Instead of braking forcefully, the driver can brake the car more safely by combining the brake pedal with shifting the car to a low gear. This method is recommended to be applied when the vehicle runs on difficult roads such as steep passes, heavy loads...
When downshifting, the vehicle is further braked by the engine brake. This helps reduce pressure, limiting bad conditions such as boiling brake fluid, burning brake pads, loss of brake pressure or brake failure... This technique also helps a lot in case the vehicle loses its brakes.
Brake below maximum threshold
Braking below the maximum threshold is when the driver actively applies the brake to a maximum force and holds it so that the limit has not been exceeded, leading to wheel slip. This braking technique can be applied when driving normally or on the track.
Experienced drivers can feel the vibration of the steering wheel to know if the braking force is close to the threshold or not.
Emergency brake
Emergency braking techniques are applied in unexpected situations. At this time, if you brake suddenly with strong braking force, the vehicle may be locked. This situation may cause the vehicle to lose control.
Proper and safe emergency braking technique is to step on the brake pedal hard until you feel the wheels start to slide slightly on the road but still follow the control of the steering wheel, then immediately release the brake pedal. This is the technique of stepping on the brake to hit the threshold. When the vehicle stops skidding, continue to brake, then close to the skid point, release the brake. Repeat these steps until the vehicle stops.
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Note, this braking technique is only suitable for experienced drivers. If you are a new driver, practice regularly to gain the best handling experience in real situations.
Today, many cars are equipped with safety technology such as ABS anti-lock braking system, BA brake force support system, EBD electronic brake force distribution system, etc. to help minimize dangerous situations. when braking.
However, the above features only partially support the driver's operation. Therefore, it is not advisable to rely entirely on this braking system. If there is an emergency situation, the driver should still apply the correct braking techniques to ensure maximum safety in all cases.
(According to VTC)
