New Delhi. It is very important for the mind to remain calm and active while driving a car or bike. Any possible accident can be avoided by this. One such situation is when the car brakes. However, this situation occurs very rarely. But, if this ever happens to you, there are some things to keep in mind. In such a situation, we are going to tell you here what you will have to do if the brakes fail in a moving car. By doing this you will be able to save your own and others’ lives.
What to do if car brakes fail:
Do not press the accelerator and clutch: The first thing is that you do not have to panic at all. As soon as the car’s brakes fail, the first thing to do is take your foot off the accelerator. This will slow down the car. Also do not press the clutch. Because, this makes the car smoother.
Change gear: The second thing you have to do is to bring the car to first gear. You do not need to press the clutch while changing gear. As soon as the car comes to first gear, load will be applied on the engine and its speed will start slowing down.
Keep pressing the brake pedal: Continue to press the brake pedal repeatedly even after brake failure. Many times the brakes get stuck. If this has happened then he will start doing it again.
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Blow the horn and turn on the lights: After brake failure, it is also important to alert the vehicles moving in front. In such a situation, blow the horn continuously. Also turn on the headlamp of the car and switch on the emergency light. Try not to let the car hit anything.
Pull the handbrake slowly: After this, an important task is to pull the handbrake. But, keep in mind that you have to pull it slowly. As soon as the handbrake is applied gradually, the speed will start slowing down. Keep in mind that when the speed of the car is high, do not pull the handbrake immediately. If you do this the car may overturn.
Drive the car to an empty place: During this time, you will also have to see that you take the car to an empty place. Keep in mind that this place should be parallel to the road, otherwise the car may overturn.
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first published : April 22, 2024, 4:30 PM IST
