What if the brakes failed: it is necessary to know in advance

The situation when the brakes failed - a nightmare of any driver. In particular, if you are not traveling alone, and with its native people: the husband, the children, parents, friends. If this all happened - it is important not to panic and to act as much as possible and promptly collected.

We understand that in these conditions - it is difficult, but you should not be nervous at the wheel , there are ways to solve this problem so that no one was hurt.

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We warn others. To start, you need to turn on the hazard warning lights. This will warn other road users of an extraordinary situation has arisen.

the transmission is reduced. The next step - gradually stop. In order to reduce the speed - switch the transmission in descending order. In this case it is better, of course, if you chose "automatic" "mechanics". For example, if you were traveling in fourth gear, do not hesitate to switch to third. Gas pedal, do not touch. Then the second switch and smoothly turn the steering wheel toward the curb. When we moved out of the carriageway of the road - the first transfer switch and turn off the engine, use the handbrake.

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Brakes handbrake.Push manual brake release button, and gently lift the lever with progressive force. You can navigate by clicking. It is important to do everything smoothly, without jerks. This could cause an accident - another vehicle could crash into your car. As in the previous paragraph - try to quickly fall by the wayside. Be careful, because of the blocking of all wheels is likely to enter into a skid.

Braking gearbox.We recommend to use this method only in extreme cases. You need to turn off the engine, switch to first gear and quickly press the clutch pedal. Transmission is likely to be broken, but an accident can be avoided.

Useful obstacles. In the summer - it's thick bushes, and in winter - snow drifts. The consequences of inhibition by means of such obstacles will be much easier than if it hit, for example, to other vehicles.

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Earlier, we wrote about, from any vehicle on the road is better to stay away.