What to Do When Brakes Suddenly Fail While Driving?

[BrodyDella]

Solutions for sudden brake failure while driving are as follows: 1. Identify the problem in time and slow down to stop. Once you notice that the braking distance has increased or the brakes are not working properly, pull over or slow down immediately and avoid continuing to drive at high speed. Vehicles on highways should promptly pull over to the emergency lane and call for assistance. 2. Use the handbrake properly to control the vehicle. When applying the handbrake, be careful not to pull it all the way at once or too quickly, as this may damage or cause the handbrake to fail. Instead, apply gradual force and slowly pull the handbrake to its full extent. 3. Downshift appropriately to control speed. If the handbrake is slow to decelerate or fails, try using the forced downshifting method to slow the vehicle with a lower gear. Once the speed is reduced, use the handbrake in combination to bring the car to a gradual stop. 4. Look for an emergency escape route. If neither the handbrake nor forced downshifting works, honk loudly, turn on hazard lights to alert vehicles ahead to give way, and promptly find a suitable section of the road to decelerate.