Braking methods on cars and trucks
Braking on the mechanics, so as not to stall, is quite difficult for the first times of driving, in private driving lessons all actions are explained in detail.
Braking on the mechanics, so as not to stall, is quite difficult for the first times of driving, in private driving lessons all actions are explained in detail. It is necessary to follow a certain order, which allows you not to resort to a complete shutdown of the engine. Deceleration and stopping can be divided into three ways, two of which are equivalent to basic braking.
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If we talk about braking on trucks, the principle is very similar. All these methods are explained in great detail at the www.go4cdl.com school where truck drivers are trained. But there are also some peculiarities in truck braking. Also, more modern trucks have a built-in emergency braking system. This system can agree when, for example, the driver falls asleep at the wheel, and then the truck will automatically, without the driver's participation, brake when it approaches any obstacle.
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The first way is engine braking. It is considered a useful skill and is used when braking over long distances and in difficult conditions.
It is applied by smoothly releasing the gas pedal, without depressing the clutch and disengaging the gear. The car slows down due to a drop in speed, after which it is also necessary to shift into a lower gear. Speeds are switched gradually, without jumping over one.
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Combined braking. This is the use of the first technique and the brake pedal. When performing this method, the gas is released smoothly, we gradually increase the effect on the brake pedal, reducing the speed of vehicles. When damping the speed, we switch to a lower gear and, before stopping the car, we squeeze the clutch all the way, and apply it in parallel with the brake. After a complete stop, put the gear in neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal.
Emergency braking. This method is used in critical situations and is not applicable in ordinary city and state situations. It involves not just pressing the brake, but a consistent series of precise movements.
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Locked wheels with a sharp pedal release can provoke a skid, and therefore, a sequence is performed: lightly pressing the brake for an initial effort, and after it is fully released, to block the wheels. Weaken the force by removing the block and again squeeze the brake. Repeats until the car comes to a complete stop. The advantage of such braking is the ability to control speed reduction and avoid skidding.
