582: Brakes - Revision history

CalibansCreations: /* Explanation */

2025-04-08T11:39:11Z

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141.101.99.147: /* Explanation */ They already lost a degree of control when the brakes became ineffective. (Subsequently exceeding the ability to safely/effectively steer is just icing on the cake.)

2024-04-18T21:25:16Z

‎Explanation: They already lost a degree of control when the brakes became ineffective. (Subsequently exceeding the ability to safely/effectively steer is just icing on the cake.)

Danger Kitty: I think this fits here.

2024-04-18T19:05:39Z

I think this fits here.

172.70.91.162: /* Explanation */ Adding a further ideal stipulation, though good luck balancing all the possible consequences when you have to make snap decisions with no preparation and little chance to check who might happen to be just behind a soft-looking hedgerow.

2023-08-22T16:44:19Z

‎Explanation: Adding a further ideal stipulation, though good luck balancing all the possible consequences when you have to make snap decisions with no preparation and little chance to check who might happen to be just behind a soft-looking hedgerow.

Pie Guy: added link to engine braking wiki page

2023-08-22T16:23:07Z

added link to engine braking wiki page

Jacky720: rv

2022-05-04T21:00:10Z

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Ex Kay Cee Dee at 20:58, 4 May 2022

2022-05-04T20:58:06Z

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Jacky720: rv

2022-05-04T20:53:28Z

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Ex Kay Cee Dee at 20:48, 4 May 2022

2022-05-04T20:48:09Z

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Davidy22: Reverted edits by X. K. C. D. (talk) to last revision by 141.101.88.220

2022-05-04T01:59:21Z

Reverted edits by X. K. C. D. (talk) to last revision by 141.101.88.220

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 *Try pumping the brakes, it may rebuild enough pressure to slow you down
 *Downshift into second and then first gear, which should {{w|Engine braking|limit your vehicle's speed}}
-*Use your "emergency brake", it's not just for parking (this can damage it, but it's better than dying{{Citation needed}})
+*Use your "emergency brake", it's not just for parking (this can damage it, but it's better than dying){{Citation needed}}
 *Otherwise, find a safe place to coast to a stop, if possible, or else
 *Try to wreck your car in a way that won't kill you, your passengers or any other road-users/bystanders. Aim for something that will slow you down before stopping you, like a gravel turnout or a stand of bushes.

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 ==Explanation==
-A car's brakes fail on a winding mountain road. As a response, the driver calls a live radio phone-in show, overlooking the fact that he is in immediate danger and has no time to gather outside advice before improvising a solution. The driver loses control of the car and plunges over a cliff.
+A car's brakes fail on a winding mountain road. As a response, the driver calls a live radio phone-in show, overlooking the fact that he is in immediate danger and has no time to gather outside advice before improvising a solution. The driver fails to regain control of the car and plunges over a cliff.
 If this ever happens to you,

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 *Try pumping the brakes, it may rebuild enough pressure to slow you down
 *Downshift into second and then first gear, which should {{w|Engine braking|limit your vehicle's speed}}
-*Use your "emergency brake", it's not just for parking (this can damage it, but it's better than dying)
+*Use your "emergency brake", it's not just for parking (this can damage it, but it's better than dying{{Citation needed}})
 *Otherwise, find a safe place to coast to a stop, if possible, or else
 *Try to wreck your car in a way that won't kill you, your passengers or any other road-users/bystanders. Aim for something that will slow you down before stopping you, like a gravel turnout or a stand of bushes.

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 *Use your "emergency brake", it's not just for parking (this can damage it, but it's better than dying)
 *Otherwise, find a safe place to coast to a stop, if possible, or else
-*Try to wreck your car in a way that won't kill you or your passengers. Aim for something that will slow you down before stopping you, like a gravel turnout or a stand of bushes.
+*Try to wreck your car in a way that won't kill you, your passengers or any other road-users/bystanders. Aim for something that will slow you down before stopping you, like a gravel turnout or a stand of bushes.
 http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-a-Car-with-No-Brakes

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 If this ever happens to you,
 *Try pumping the brakes, it may rebuild enough pressure to slow you down
-*Downshift into second and then first gear, which should limit your vehicle's speed
+*Downshift into second and then first gear, which should {{w|Engine braking|limit your vehicle's speed}}
 *Use your "emergency brake", it's not just for parking (this can damage it, but it's better than dying)
 *Otherwise, find a safe place to coast to a stop, if possible, or else