Does Installing a Secondary Brake Affect a New Car?

[DelJordan]

Installing a secondary brake in a new car has negative effects, as it can deprive the driver of autonomy and compromise safety. Loss of Autonomy: Novice drivers lack anticipatory judgment. Upon hearing an emergency command, they might panic and mistake the accelerator for the brake. Even with the assistance of a secondary brake, prolonged use can lead to dependency. While this may resolve immediate crises, it fails to foster independent decision-making. The novice driver remains like a puppet, struggling to grow quickly. Safety Risks: A basic secondary brake functions similarly to a bicycle handbrake. If pressed too hard or too frequently, it may fail to return fully or at all. Driving under such conditions is akin to pressing both the brake and accelerator simultaneously—dragging the brakes while driving. Within a short time, a burning smell may emerge, and the brake pads could quickly wear out.