Question

When you can do it safely, _____ instead of relying heavily on your brakes. A. Use your emergency brake B. Roll through STOP signs C. Coast to a stop D. Weave side to side

Answer 1

A. Use your emergency brake

Step-by-step explanation:

The function of the handbrake is to immobilize the vehicle. If we forget it when parking, we run the risk of the car moving with any contact. For example, if another vehicle hits you from behind, it could move causing an accident or hitting the car in front.

Do not forget to remove the handbrake before starting. If we drive with the handbrake on, the clutch and brakes will wear quickly. Similarly, it is not advisable to use it when hydraulic brakes fail, and less if the vehicle is going at high speed.

The best way to care for the handbrake is to use it only when parking the vehicle. The handbrake has cables that allow pressure on the wheel brakes, and this helps the hydraulic brakes not wear out. In turn, vehicles with disc brakes on the rear wheels have a mechanism called a self-adjuster, which keeps the brake pads aligned avoiding wear.

If we feel any annoying sound when braking, or the braking distance is longer than usual, there is probably a problem with the brake pads. The handbrake and hydraulic brake work under different mechanisms, so whenever you feel that there is a problem with braking, you should consult the mechanic.

If the car is automatic, when is the parking brake used? In the case of cars with automatic transmission, when parking the car is at P and the transmission is immobilized. If the vehicle is on a flat surface, this part exerts little pressure, but if it is on a slope, the entire weight of the vehicle rests on the brake and the transmission itself, therefore the parking brake must be applied.

Answer 2

coast to a stop

Step-by-step explanation:

Emergency brakes are only for emergencies (and will not increase fuel efficiency). When you can do it safely, coast to a stop instead of relying heavily on your brakes. If you can see a red light ahead, there's no point in maintaining your speed all the way up to the braking point: you'll still have to sit behind the light until it changes. Instead, try taking your foot off the accelerator and coasting to a stop. You'll still need to brake at the end, but you'll use less gas and add less wear and tear to your brakes.