Faced with an extreme situation in the field of circulation, we often act instinctively, without stopping to think about what would be the most convenient.
For example, when encountering an unforeseen obstacle, in which the vehicle needs to be braked urgently, it is most likely that we press the brake pedal all the way down, without knowing if this gesture is well executed or if it is counterproductive.
For this reason, from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) they remind, from an animated graphic, how to perform an emergency braking, differentiating between whether the vehicle has ABS or not.
Brake without losing control
The Anti-lock Braking System is a device that prevents the tires from slipping on the ground during braking. Currently most vehicles have it, being mandatory in the European Union since July 2004.
Thanks to it, vehicles that have this system will find it more difficult to lock the wheels during braking. For this reason, the DGT recommends stepping on the brake, but also the clutch, to the bottom. “You will notice a knocking and oscillations in the pedal, a sign that the ABS is working, but do not loosen the pressure, keep it during the whole time,” explains the entity.
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In addition, they remember that with the ABS the steering capacity is maintained, so it is possible to turn to avoid an obstacle at the same time that the pedals are activated. “Without releasing pressure on the brake, steer progressively to steer, continue to brake and unspin in short, quick movements,” he recommends.
Without ABS things change, since it will be very easy for the brakes to lock if the pedal is operated all the way.
For this reason, and if you are not familiar with this type of event, it is recommended that both the clutch and the brake be applied fully at first. If you notice that the wheels have locked up, the brake pressure should be released slightly. And if, on the contrary, it has been loosened too much, it must be tightened again. In other words, the driver must calibrate in a matter of seconds the correct intensity with which he must activate the brake manually.
Also, unlike ABS, the car can become stalled during a turn if the wheels lock up. For this reason, when faced with an obstacle, it is recommended to lift your foot off the brake just before turning. And once back in the lane, keep braking if necessary.
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