2024-03-30 21:13:04
There are always many unexpected situations waiting on the road, and one of the most unpleasant is the breakdown of the car’s brake system at the most inopportune moment. A representative of the traffic police shared with the njcar.ru portal recommendations on how to act correctly in such a situation.
One common cause of brake failure is a brake fluid leak caused by a broken hose or defective line. In such an emergency situation, the driver’s first step should be to turn on the hazard lights to warn other road users.
It is important to remember that the braking system operates thanks to a hydraulic booster, which only functions when the engine is running. Therefore, turning off the engine in such a situation is absolutely prohibited, as this may lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
If your brakes stop responding, it is important to remain calm and act rationally. The driver should press the brake pedal repeatedly to increase pressure in the system and gradually slow down the vehicle. At the same time, you need to be attentive to the surrounding traffic and, if possible, choose less congested roads or directions with less traffic.
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, you can increase deceleration efficiency by shifting from higher to lower gears in succession. It is also useful to perform side-to-side maneuvers, which helps increase the rolling resistance of the wheels.
In extreme cases, applying the hand parking brake may help. It is important to carefully tighten the lever to avoid locking the wheels and prevent possible skidding.
In some situations, more drastic methods may be necessary. For example, you can use contact braking by carefully pressing against the bump stop and moving along it.
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