Unexpectedly, when braking a car, you also need to know this technique.

(Baonghean.vn) - Braking is not just to stop the car but also to ensure speed and stable cornering. Below are some experiences in using brakes properly, helping you drive more safely, avoiding dangerous situations or unfortunate accidents.

Brake and release rhythmically

This is a fairly simple technique and is frequently used by most drivers. Drivers often use it when they have to drive at high speeds without wanting to brake suddenly, which can cause the wheels to skid or lock, leading to danger.

When driving on steep terrain, the driver should brake continuously to control the speed and avoid skidding and loss of control.

Brake

This is a technique used by many drivers while driving. Instead of pressing the brake hard at once, pressing the brake pedal in several steps will help the car stop slowly and smoothly.

The driver should apply a little pressure on the first brake to slow the car down, until it stabilizes, then gradually apply the brake lightly to take advantage of the car's momentum. Then, continue to apply the brake until the car stops completely or continues moving.

Brake check

Braking is a technique used a lot in racing, instead of braking to reduce the speed of the car to a suitable threshold and then releasing the brake when entering the corner, the driver still maintains a high speed and starts braking with a moderate force when entering the corner. At that time, the car still maintains a high speed without losing control.

The brake is held at a constant threshold until the car safely exits the corner. To practice this type of braking, the driver must feel a force sufficient to safely enter the corner while still maintaining high speed.

Emergency brake(emergency braking)

Used in case the car is moving at high speed and suddenly encounters an obstacle. If you brake suddenly and strongly, the car will likely lock up, causing the wheels to not roll on the road but slide, and the car will completely lose control.

To brake effectively when the car is traveling at high speed, you need to press the brake pedal hard until you feel the wheels start to slide on the road, but still go straight in the direction of the steering wheel, and immediately release the brake pedal. When the car stops sliding, continue to brake until the car stops completely.

Combined braking

When the vehicle is moving down a long and dangerous slope or on a slippery road, to ensure the safety of people and vehicles, you need to coordinate both engine braking (low gear) and foot braking. In many dangerous situations, you also need to use the handbrake.

Braking on slippery roads

Skidding is very easy to happen when driving on wet or muddy roads. At this time, the driver needs to brake lightly and continuously brake many times to give the wheels the conditions to grip the road and avoid locking the brakes.

This repeated braking is similar to ABS technology on cars, the more times in a short period of time, the higher the safety.

Braking when going downhill

Never cut the clutch when the car is going downhill, because it is extremely dangerous. Cutting the clutch will make the car go downhill with increasing speed and the car will be very difficult to brake in an emergency.

You should ride in low gear to slow down the vehicle, and always be ready to brake lightly when necessary to control speed, helping to reduce brake pad wear.

Ngoc Anh

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