Braking

Read all about braking here. It ranges from how to brake around an corner, determine the safe braking distance while braking your car.

How to brake around a corner ?

It can be said that braking around a corner is an art in driving. How to brake around a corner is really a talent in driving. When a driver applies the brake, weight is transferred forwards from the back wheels to the front wheels. In a corner the weight is transferred outwards from the inside [...]

Braking Distance

Braking distance is an important factor in driving. Reaction times for a racing driver will be around 0.25 seconds but perhaps for an older person whose mind and legs are not as agile is one second. The best braking deceleration is generally considered as 1g. 1g is the retardation due to gravity if you throw [...]

Braking

Basically, braking can be considered of three different phases. Firstly, the braking starts with a rapid, but not instant, application of as much braking force as possible. The rapidness of the braking will depend on the suspension of the car. Maximum braking can be applied more rapidly if the suspension springs and shocks are stiffer. [...]