Kathmandu. People drive cars at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour on expressways or highways. We all know what can happen if the brakes of the car fail at such a time. God is not there that such a situation should not come to anyone. However, many such incidents pass through our eyes and ears.
Failure of the car’s brakes leads to terrible accidents and the loss of many lives and property. However, if the brakes of the car fail at high speed, do not panic and some important things should be kept in mind. Which can save you from great damage.
Tips
Don’t panic first
If the brakes of the car fail at high speed, then it is natural for the driver and passenger to panic. However, it is said that if you can keep yourself calm and think well in difficult situations, then the problem will be solved automatically. People often make mistakes out of fear and this worsens the situation.
It’s normal for machines to malfunction. Therefore, extra caution should be taken. While driving on the highway, proper distance should be kept from the front car. So that if the brakes of the car fail, do not hit the front car.
Removing feet from the accelerator and honking continuously
If the brakes of the car at high speed are not working, then first remove your foot from the accelerator. This will gradually reduce the speed of the car. In addition, the horn should be honked continuously. So that the people around them are alert. Immediately turn on the lights that signal the risk of the car. So that the car coming and passing from behind knows that there is something wrong with your car and they stay away.
Gear down
We often reduce the speed of the car by removing the foot from the accelerator and down the gear. In case of brake failure, manual car drivers should gradually move to lower gear one by one. In this sequence, the clutch should be pressed and then released slowly. So that the engine gets loaded and the speed of the car decreases. If the automatic car has a manual mode (+÷-option on the pedal shifter or gear lever), it should switch to manual mode and downshift the gear.
Frequently pumping brake pedal
When you feel that the brake is not working, the brake pedal should be pumped continuously and quickly several times. Sometimes brake failure occurs due to low pressure or air entering the brake system. Pumping repeatedly can increase the pressure again and the brakes start working partially. In such a situation, the window of the car should be lowered. Which will increase the wind resistance and reduce the speed of the car slightly.
Be careful when using a handbreak
Most people use a sudden handbreak (parking brake or emergency brake) when a car brake fails. But do not use sudden handbrakes at high speeds. Because it can lock the rear wheels and cause the car to slip. In such a situation, the control of the car can be lost. The right way is to slowly pull the handbreak lever up. So that the speed of the car is slightly reduced. When the car feels slow, the handbrake should be relaxed a bit and pulled again.
The main thing is that if the vehicle suddenly failed its brakes at high speeds, all these measures can prove to be helpful in keeping it safe. It is very important to follow these suggestions properly.
