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The Brake Pedal
Any amount of pressure on the brake will
eventually stop the car, but the amount you’ll need depends on:
1.
How fast you’re going in the first place
2.
How quickly you need to slow down or stop
Where you might get confused:
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Some people also think that the brake has
something to do with the engine or gearbox.
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The right foot operates the gas as well as the
brake pedal. So you might think they work in the same way.
The reality:
This pedal is connected only to the wheels,
so when you press it, the brake pads put resistance directly
onto the wheels and this is what slows down and eventually stops
the car. That's why it feels different to the gas pedal. The harder braking would be needed more in the middle
stages to get rid of most of your speed. As you feel the car
about to stop, it's time to use less pressure. The slower the car is
moving, the less pressure you need to stop the car smoothly.
This is because by then, the car’s body has less forward
energy.
Recap:
Progressive braking means...
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Brake gently to start with.
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Increase the pressure to slow right down.
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Ease the pressure just before you stop.
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