What to Do When Brakes Fail on the Highway?

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VanPenelope
07/25/25 7:45am
Drivers can release the throttle to cut off the power source and use engine braking to slow down or stop the vehicle. If the speed cannot be reduced, the owner can still apply the handbrake slowly to brake the car. If the owner really cannot control the car, they can only choose to drive onto an escape lane to avoid colliding with other vehicles.
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