Responding to Failed Brakes
When a driver’s brakes fail, he or she will usually panic. While this is a normal response, it is not the most favorable, as panic impedes on an individual’s ability to clearly think through the situation he or she is in. In many cases, individuals with failed brakes can avoid serious accidents if they can focus on stopping their cars.
Typically, an individual can tell that his or her brakes have failed when the brake pedal is no longer responsive. In some cases, this may mean that the brake pedal is jammed or obstructed. In others, it may be the …