Advanced Driving - Use of Bakes

PROGRESSIVE BRAKING TECHNIQUE

Aim to make all braking manoeuvres in plenty of time.
Foot pressure on the pedal should be progressive and increased steadily.

A - Gently take up the initial free movement of the brake pedal.
B - Increase the pressure smoothly until the required speed is lost.
C - Relax the pedal pressure as the speed is lost. Release it just before stopping to prevent jerking.

When coming to a stop in traffic, you should be able to see the bottom of the rear tyres of the vehicle directly in front of you.

This will give you the advantages of:

Room to manoeuvre if the vehicle in front should stall, roll back or have any other problems.
Space to pull forward if a following vehicle is approaching the stationary traffic too fast.

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