The Driver’s Biggest Fear: When you give a break, these 5 steps will become your safety shield

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Driver’s Biggest Fear: You are moving towards your destination at a speed of 80-90 on the highway. There are vehicles around, family is together… and then there is a turn, you put feet on the break, but… nothing happens! The brake pedal seems to go through the floor, but the speed of the car does not decrease.

This is the most scary dream for any driver. In such a situation, it is natural for the heartbeat to be faster and sweating. But this is the moment when your understanding is not your nervousness, but your understanding can save the lives of you and others.

If this happens to you ever, take these 5 steps immediately instead of panic:

Step 1: Tell the world that you are in danger
The first task, immediately of your car Hazard lights (The two indicators should turn the red button together). This will let the drivers around you know that there is a problem in your car and they will distance from you.

Step 2: Give the brake another chance
Press and release your brake pedal repeatedly. This is called ‘break pumping’. By doing this many times, the brake becomes a little pressure of fluid and may be working.

Step 3: Engine Breaking Magic
If there is no talk by pumping a brake, let the engine do its work. Start changing the gear of the car. If you are in the 5th gear, bring it to 4, then in the third after a few seconds, and then in the second. Every time the gear is reduced, the engine will automatically pull the car’s speed and reduce it.

Step 4: Handbreak’s correct use
This can be your last weapon. But there is a way to use it. To handbreak Do not pull with jerkOtherwise the previous wheels will be jammed and the car can turn around. Gently pull it upwards, so that the speed of the car is reduced from comfort.

Step 5: Find safe edge
Taking all these measures, keep your eyes on the road and look for a safe place to stop the car. An empty ground, service lane, or sandy-mud edge is the best, where friction will stop the car. If you are in the mountainous area, use the ‘Escape Ramp’ built there.

Remember, this information is like a life jacket, which may never be needed, but if it falls, it will save your life. Be safe, be cautious.

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