Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Nissan Micra. Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
or position.
Push the control A to adjust the brightness of
instrument panel lights when driving at n ...
Renault Clio. Side
Side Airbags
This airbag may be fitted to each of the
front seats and is activated at the sides
of the seats (door side) to protect the
occupants in the event of a severe side
impact.
Dep ...
Mazda 2. Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and
instrument panel
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in t ...