Brake Failure- What should you do?
Being so used to running errands quickly on your metal vehicle, you probably do not give much thought to its brakes. However, sudden brake failures on the road can snap you back into the cold, hard reality of how dangerous it can be. Typically, worn-out brake pads or loss of brake fluid leads to a terrifying scenario of failing brakes. Besides staying calm, you have several options when your brake fails while driving, depending on your vehicle's tire and the road you are on. While hoping it never happens to you, let's familiarize you with some brake fail-safety steps Gear downshift right away In the case of a manual transmission, downshifting your gear needs to be as smooth as possible. Just work your way down the gears soon, not fast, to slow down the car smoothly and avoid skidding out of control. Downshifting in automatic transmission only requires taking your foot off the accelerator while it automatically shifts gear and lowers momentum. Engage emergency brakes caref...