What are the essentials of braking?

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The essentials of braking include not holding the brake continuously when stopping, fully depressing the brake pedal during emergency braking, and utilizing engine braking to control speed on long downhill sections. Do not hold the brake continuously when stopping: Release the brake once before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the purpose of braking is to bring the vehicle to a halt, continuously holding the brake until the moment the vehicle stops can create a significant impact. The technique is to release the brake once before the vehicle fully stops and then gently apply the brake again until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Fully depress the brake pedal during emergency braking: Since most vehicles are equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), you can fully depress the brake pedal during emergency braking. If the vehicle does not have ABS, it is not recommended to fully depress the brake pedal at once. Instead, apply the brake in two separate actions to prevent wheel lock-up, which could lead to skidding or loss of steering control. Utilize engine braking to control speed on long downhill sections: Select the appropriate gear based on road conditions, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal, and use engine braking to control the vehicle's speed.