How to Brake Smoothly While Driving?

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Here are techniques for smooth braking under different circumstances: 1. Following distance and preventing "kiss" technique. When noticing the vehicle ahead starts braking (brake lights illuminate), place your foot on the brake pedal, apply pressure evenly, and decelerate smoothly until matching the speed of the front vehicle. Maintain the brake pedal position, then observe the speed change of the front vehicle to adjust braking force. If the front vehicle's speed stops decreasing, you can slowly release the brake pedal, accelerate gently, and continue maintaining the same speed as the front vehicle for smooth following. 2. Emergency braking. Immediately press the brake pedal fully to the floor while preparing for an emergency lane change. 3. Light braking over long distances. The skillful technique of light braking over long distances ensures passengers feel no jolt, requiring accurate anticipation of road and traffic conditions ahead. Begin by releasing the accelerator pedal, then perform braking based on distance and speed. 4. Braking on dirt or sandy roads. Braking on dirt or loose gravel surfaces remains hazardous, not just on rural roads but even on urban asphalt surfaces where construction may leave loose soil or sand particles along the edges. Extreme caution is advised when performing emergency braking maneuvers. 5. Preventing "nose-dive" braking. Given sufficient stopping distance, press the brake pedal slowly and continuously to decelerate evenly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, gradually release the brake pedal until fully disengaged when stationary. 6. Hill braking. Uphill braking techniques are similar to those on level ground, but due to the deceleration effect from the vehicle's weight, less braking force is required compared to flat roads. Brake gently uphill, even more so than on level ground, but release the brake pedal quicker to prevent excessive speed loss. For manual transmission vehicles, rapid speed reduction can easily lead to inappropriate gear selection, with too low a gear causing vehicle shuddering. Timely gear shifting after uphill braking is essential. 7. Emergency braking in rain. Exercise caution with emergency braking during rainy conditions. Although most modern vehicles are equipped with ABS systems, significantly reducing wheel lock-up incidents, it's advisable to control speed carefully in wet weather and use emergency braking maneuvers judiciously.