How to quickly handle a car when the brakes fail.

(Baonghean.vn) - This is one of the most dangerous situations for a driver. But there are also ways to help you minimize risks if your car's brakes fail.Learn the steps to take if you find yourself in this dangerous situation.

Stay calm.

If you unfortunately find yourself in such a perilous situation, the first thing to remember is to always try to... stay calm! This is the main factor determining whether or not you will be lucky enough to survive!

Panic and confusion will prevent us from handling things correctly and will only make things worse.

Do not turn off the machine.

Throughout the process, remember not to turn off the engine, as this disables the power steering, making it impossible to control the vehicle. Furthermore, at high speeds, suddenly turning off the engine can lead to loss of control due to the engine stopping abruptly and the resulting high inertia.

Turn on the alert signal.

Turn signals, hazard lights, horns, and even flashing headlights are all ways to signal that your vehicle is experiencing a problem so that other vehicles can avoid it in time. If there are passengers in the front passenger seat or back, they should use verbal signals, wave a handkerchief, etc., to draw attention to their safety.

Try the emergency brake.

If your vehicle is equipped with an emergency braking system, use it. This system is often used to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, although it takes longer because it only affects the rear wheels.

When operating the steering wheel, be careful to pull gently and slowly, but with sufficient force. Pulling too hard or too quickly can lock the wheels, causing skidding and loss of control.

How to handle a car when the brakes fail.

Press the brake pedal multiple times.

If the brake pedal feels stiff, you can't fully depress it, or press it too hard, it's likely something like a water bottle or a box has accidentally fallen onto the pedal, or is caught on the floor mat, preventing you from braking. The simple solution is to kick the obstruction away with your foot, and the car should return to normal.

Press the brake pedal repeatedly to feel the pressure, because if the brake lines are clogged, pressing the brake pedal repeatedly will help restore braking power, or if the vehicle has an ABS (anti-lock braking system), this can help activate the ABS.

Observe the open space, then steer to either side.

Observe both sides of your vehicle; if there is space, move your car to the safe side. Steering increases traction and distance traveled, naturally slowing the vehicle down. However, remember not to change lanes at high speeds, as this can easily lead to loss of control.

Use obstacles to slow down.

If you choose to crash into an obstacle to slow down, think carefully, especially if the vehicle is still traveling at high speed. Aim for obstacles such as bushes or puddles. Try to stay away from densely populated areas and houses if possible.

Ultimately, "prevention is better than cure," so minimize the risk of falling into the above situation by always maintaining and inspecting your vehicle regularly, and developing the habit of driving at a moderate speed that you can control.

Ngoc Anh

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