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What to Do When Brakes Fail While Driving?

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Evan
07/29/25 11:27am
Emergency measures for brake failure while driving are as follows: 1. Develop the good habit of lightly tapping the brake when going downhill during normal driving to test if the brakes are functioning. If the speed is not too fast, try using the handbrake first to see if it can reduce the speed. When pulling the handbrake, be sure not to pull it too quickly or too firmly. If the handbrake is pulled too hard, the steel cable may snap due to the speed and inertia. 2. If the handbrake doesn't work, try downshifting to see if you can shift from a higher gear to a lower one. 3. Carefully observe the road conditions to see if there are any hillsides on either side to rely on. If there are, it's best to approach the hillside on the right (as the right side is relatively less harmful to you and can protect you to the greatest extent). Slowly steer the car toward the roadside, firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands, and gently scrape against the hillside.
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