Brake failure in cars is unexpected and comes suddenly. The incidence of brake failure in cars can be frightening.
Imagine driving at a high speed then you need to use the brake but it is not responding. Too many thoughts would run through your mind at the moment. That is why you need to be calm when such happen in order not to make matters worse out of fear.
See how to handle brake failure:
1. Create attention around you
If you are driving and you notice that your car has lost its brake, blare your horns and put in hazard lights to draw the attention of other road users so that they can be aware of your car’s situation and clear the road.
2. Change your driving direction to apply friction
You could begin to drive in a zig-zag manner or over shrubs and plants to apply friction on the tire which could reduce the speed of the car and make it stop.
3. Drive into a less dangerous area
When you notice that your car can no longer stop when the brake is applied, drive into an open space or a place where there are no human beings or things that would cause much damage to your car.
4. Don’t turn off your car before coming to a complete stop
Turning off your car before coming to a complete stop may cause your car’s steering wheel to lock, giving you no control of your direction.
5. Check for objects under the brake pedal
Sometimes it could be that a bottle or some other object went under the brake pedal making it unable to press down.
6. Drive up a hill
If you are driving in a vicinity where there is a hill, you can drive your car up the hill to make the car stop before calling a towing van.
7. If your car experienced a brake failure be sure to take it to the service of the mechanic for servicing and repairs to avoid further damage.
