Braking is an essential skill for every driver, but to be an excellent driver, you not only need to be able to brake, but also need to be proficient in various braking methods.
Today ELorry has summarized detailed braking techniques for you, so that you can be more comfortable during driving and easily become an experienced driver.
1. Emergency brake
First of all, in an emergency, if the vehicle does not have an ABS system, you need to apply the brakes to prevent the tires from locking up and the steering wheel from locking up. The so-called "point braking" refers to continuous light braking. When encountering rainy days, icy and snowy days, bumpy road sections and flat tires, "point braking" can have a very good effect.
However, most vehicles are now equipped with ABS systems, so in the event of an emergency, you should not hesitate to apply the brakes with full force.
2. Cultivate the awareness of “brake preparation”
The so-called "brake preparation" means that as long as you release the accelerator, your foot must be on the brake. When encountering an emergency, some people cannot handle it calmly. At this time, the "brake backup" can effectively prevent accidents caused by pressing the accelerator and braking."
3. Braking on long downhill slopes
When going down a long slope, applying the brakes for a long time will cause the brake disc to overheat and affect the braking effect. The correct way is to learn to use engine braking to control vehicle speed. If it is a manual transmission, you can shift into a low gear and use engine braking to control the vehicle speed; for an automatic transmission, you need to slow down in advance and switch to manual mode.
4. Braking in rainy days
The road surface is slippery on rainy days. Try to avoid sudden braking when driving to prevent the vehicle from sliding sideways. If the vehicle wades into water, the brake discs will be stained with water, affecting braking performance. Therefore, you need to apply the brakes slowly several times to shake off the water droplets on the brake discs to prevent brake failure.
5. Turning brake
When turning, slamming on the brakes can easily cause the car to spin out of control. The correct approach is to slow down in advance before entering the bend. If you are already in the bend, you can use engine braking to reduce the vehicle speed by downshifting.
6. Follow the brakes
The purpose of applying the brakes when following a car is to maintain distance from the car in front and avoid rear-end collisions. Therefore, when following a car, you need to pay attention to the distance from the car in front and the condition of the car in front, control the speed in advance, and apply the brakes slowly to avoid sudden braking and being rear-ended by the car behind you.
7. Temporary parking brake
When parking for a short time, you should shift into neutral and then apply the brakes. This can prevent you from being distracted and causing an accident by releasing the brakes, such as waiting for a traffic light or passing a toll station.
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